Data-Driven Spend Optimization Consultant

Accenture PLC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture PLC in Canada seeks a Spend Optimization Consultant to turn data into actionable procurement strategies for Fortune 500 clients. You will analyze spend patterns, lead workshops, and persuade senior clients of new approaches while traveling to client sites.

Candidates should have 2+ years in strategic sourcing, operating model design, and consulting, with a bachelor’s degree and fluency in English; knowledge of Ariba, Coupa, iValua is a plus.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in strategic sourcing execution, category planning, contracting, negotiations.
• At least 2 years’ experience in operating model, process, and policy design related to the function.
• At least 2 years’ experience contributing to integrated services.
• At least 2 years’ experience as a consultant representing professional services.
• Bachelor’s degree and English proficiency required for cross-border collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Spot and solve procurement problems using data-driven analysis.
• Persuade senior managers at client and Accenture about new approaches.
• Lead and manage projects and teams as needed.
• Ensure procurement operations align with client objectives and challenge old approaches.
• Deliver insights to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Data analytics

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Ariba

Coupa

iValua

Job description

Accenture PLC in Canada seeks a Spend Optimization Consultant to turn data into actionable procurement strategies for Fortune 500 clients. You will analyze spend patterns, lead workshops, and persuade senior clients of new approaches while traveling to client sites.

Candidates should have 2+ years in strategic sourcing, operating model design, and consulting, with a bachelor’s degree and fluency in English; knowledge of Ariba, Coupa, iValua is a plus.