Accenture is one of the world’s leading providers of sourcing and procurement services, we help our clients architect, build and operate high performance procurement organizations through our global and flexible solutions. At Accenture, we partner with forward-thinking business leaders, of the world’s most dynamic companies, to transform procurement and drive sustainable changes to their cost structures.
Accenture is seeking for a Sourcing Specialist to collaborate with external clients to develop sourcing strategies related to a variety spend areas within the Services Procurement Organization (i.e. Corporate & Professional Services, IT, HR, Marketing, etc.). You will lead sourcing and procurement solutions designed to drive spend capture, client selection criteria process, supplier selection process, contract negotiation and formal bidding process. You will provide industry and supplier research, market intelligence and financial analyses to client. Support development of market insights from cross-client sourcing activity and collaborate with the Procurement Category function.
Every day is a process of growth, being responsible of:
Work with Client Delivery to ensure that services are delivered in accordance with contractual / service level obligations;
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Ensure that services are provided within assigned budgets and timelines; takes actions necessary to address any issues;Monitor and provide guidance on procurement process for categories under management;
Capture and report key findings from procurement activities that can be used to gain efficiencies and or knowledge for similar engagements;
Support development of subcategory market insights materials or benchmarks;
Understand client’s business needs to develop optimal sourcing solution;
Lead and facilitate (with the client’s cross-functional team) the selection criteria for supplier selection and evaluations;
Design and develop relevant RFP documents for projects or make recommendations for incumbent negotiations;
Negotiate agreement with supplier and incorporate best practice metrics for agreements to aid the Category Management process in SRM activities;
Gain exposure to senior supply chain and operations executives within multiple Fortune 500 companies customers.
Skills that make your work successful:
Minimum of 4 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain management, or managing suppliers;
Minimum of 2 year of experience in contracting/negotiation processes and best practices;
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Advanced German and English language user (written and verbal communication skills);
Strong organization skills, attention to detail and follow through to resolve any outstanding issues.
Bonus Points:
Ability to effectively lead formal strategic sourcing efforts related to Corporate & Professional Services, HR, Travel, Marketing, Capital, Facilities, MRO, Logistics or IT categories;
Solid understanding of and experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis with advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint;
Strong project management, communication, organization/time management, and problem-solving skills;
Knowledge of procurement operations.
How we truly care:
Follow a journey of success. Learn, innovate, invest in yourself and make a step forward, closer to your life goals;
Travel virtually around the globe, working in a diverse and multicultural environment;
Benefit from health insurance and support from a mental health therapist, to keep your life balanced;
Have fun while working, participating in internal company events, sports activities and community initiatives;
Save money doing the things you love, having access to different discounts on products and services;
If you love vacations, joyful moments and volunteering, (as we do) you have access to travel vouchers, volunteering opportunities and lots of fun alongside Accenture team;
Enjoy other personalized benefits package, including meal vouchers, public transportation, private pension, life insurance, gym, additional vacation days.
For us, you are Truly Human. Join our Accenture Team and get along in a lifetime journey!
