Procurement Practice Associate Manager

Accenture; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture seeks a Procurement Practice Associate Manager to oversee the Workplace Services category in the UK and Ireland. This dynamic role involves managing supplier contracts, negotiating strategically, and ensuring optimal performance from third-party providers, all while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders. The position offers significant influence in shaping procurement strategies and delivering operational value.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in workplace procurement and facilities services.
• Proven ability to deliver strategic and operational value.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement strategy for Workplace Services across UKI.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts.
• Oversee supplier performance and compliance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Supplier performance management

Strategic thinking

Procurement strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or Procurement

Job description

Procurement Practice Associate Manager | Mid-Level | Full time

Hybrid with the requirement to be in London 1-2x week

About the Role:

We’re looking for a dynamic and strategic Workplace Category Lead to take ownership of the Workplace Services category across the UK and Ireland. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the end-to-end procurement lifecycle covering contracts with suppliers that support our internal operations—everything from office administration and services to supplies that keep Accenture running smoothly.

You’ll work in close collaboration with internal stakeholders—teams who are responsible for managing internal services—to ensure third-party suppliers are delivering efficiently and cost-effectively. You’ll play a key role in contract negotiation, supplier performance oversight, and leading tendering activities.

This is a strategic role that offers the opportunity to shape and manage the entire category, propose market-driven solutions, and support both high-value and lower-tier contracts, supported by a dedicated delivery and service team.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the procurement strategy for the Workplace Services category across UKI.

Actively support roll-out of global/regional category development initiatives within the MU and Country.

Negotiate, implement, and manage supplier contracts across admin services, office operations, and supplies.

Oversee supplier performance and delivery, ensuring alignment with internal service needs.

Manage internal customer feedback on category organisation & supplier performance

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand operational requirements and propose procurement-driven solutions.

Drive competitive sourcing initiatives and manage end-to-end tendering processes.

Supervise and guide supporting sourcing teams handling lower-value procurement activities.

Stay informed on market trends and bring innovative, cost-effective solutions to stakeholders.

Ensure compliance and governance across all contracts and supplier relationships.

Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree with a focus in Business, Economics, Procurement, Facilities Management, Real Estate Projects & Fit-outs, or comparable professional education.

Extensive experience in workplace procurement, including facilities services, real estate projects, and office operations.

Experience working with senior executives in a complex, matrixed organization.

Proven ability to deliver both strategic and operational value within the workplace category.

Strong category knowledge with a hands-on, results-driven approach.

Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation, sourcing, and supplier performance management.

Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions and levels.

Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to engage senior-level stakeholders with confidence.

London

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