Supply Chain Innovation Manager

WeAreTechWomen; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in London seeks a Supply Chain Innovation Manager to lead transformation across supply chain, procurement, operations and enterprise service delivery, bridging analytics and leadership. You will collaborate with CPOs, CSCOs and senior stakeholders, design end-to-end operating models and GBS strategies, and translate AI-enabled insights into practical solutions.

The role requires on-site client collaboration, strong stakeholder management and a track record of delivering value through

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in supply chain, procurement, operations or GBS consulting.
• Functional depth in integrated planning, S&OP/IBP, procurement strategy, logistics, or GBS.
• Delivery track record leading End-to-End assessments, target operating model and GBS/shared services strategy and design, transformation roadmaps, value case development or implementation workstreams.
• Practical experience with AI capabilities and familiarity with planning, procurement, ERP, analytics or process-mining platforms.
• Industry exposure across Industrials, Consumer Goods & Retail, Chemicals, Energy or Life Sciences.
• Understanding of supplier decarbonisation, circularity, multi-tier traceability, resilience and supply chain regulation.
• Strong storytelling and facilitation skills, with the ability to create board-ready narratives. A relevant degree is required; MBA, APICS or CIPS qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Engagement leadership: Manage complex consulting engagements or workstreams, taking accountability for scope, quality, timelines, team performance and client outcomes.
• Diagnostics and value case: Structure End-to-End diagnostics and develop evidence-based value cases for operating model and GBS transformation, quantifying productivity, service, customer, working-capital and AI-enabled benefits.
• Client engagement: Lead workshops and interviews with CPO, CSCO, GBS and operational stakeholders, converting diverse perspectives into clear decisions and actionable recommendations.
• Operating model and GBS design: Lead the design of End-to-End target operating models and GBS strategies, defining service scope, organisational structures, governance, service delivery, location and sourcing choices, and transformation roadmaps.
• Technology and AI: Translate the potential of AI, agentic solutions and digital platforms into practical solution designs, working with tools such as Kinaxis, o9, Coupa, Ariba, Celonis and SAP.
• Business growth: Support account development and commercial pursuits by identifying opportunities, shaping proposals, developing compelling narratives and contributing to client presentations.
• People and practice: Coach junior colleagues and strengthen the Value Chain community through thought leadership, reusable assets, offering development and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Supply chain consulting

Stakeholder engagement

AI/technology awareness

Industry knowledge

Sustainability

Communication & storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/APICS/CIPS advantageous

Tools

Kinaxis

o9

Coupa

Ariba

Celonis

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Job Role: Supply Chain Innovation Manager

Location: London

Career Level: Manager

Salary: Competitive, plus benefits.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Supply Chain Innovation Manager to join our UKI End-to-End Value Chain team and lead meaningful transformation across supply chain, procurement, operations and enterprise service delivery. You will move confidently between analytical problem solving, senior stakeholder engagement and delivery leadership - structuring complex work, turning insight into action and developing high-performing teams.

Working across Advisory & Value Frameworks, End-to-End Operating Model Reinvention, Global Business Services (GBS) strategy and design, End-to-End Process Agentification, Connected Digital Twins, Digital Thread integration, and Resilient & Sustainable Value Chains, you will help clients connect strategy, process, organisation, data and technology across the concept-to-service lifecycle.

Why this role

Work on large-scale value chain, operating model and GBS reinvention programmes with access to leading technology platforms, global expertise and ecosystem partners. You will have meaningful responsibility for client outcomes, team development and the continued growth of the UKI Value Chain practice.

In this role you will

• Engagement leadership: Manage complex consulting engagements or workstreams, taking accountability for scope, quality, timelines, team performance and client outcomes.
• Diagnostics and value case: Structure End-to-End diagnostics and develop evidence-based value cases for operating model and GBS transformation, quantifying productivity, service, customer, working-capital and AI-enabled benefits.
• Client engagement: Lead workshops and interviews with CPO, CSCO, GBS and operational stakeholders, converting diverse perspectives into clear decisions and actionable recommendations.
• Operating model and GBS design: Lead the design of End-to-End target operating models and GBS strategies, defining service scope, organisational structures, governance, service delivery, location and sourcing choices, and transformation roadmaps.
• Technology and AI: Translate the potential of AI, agentic solutions and digital platforms into practical solution designs, working with tools such as Kinaxis, o9, Coupa, Ariba, Celonis and SAP.
• Business growth: Support account development and commercial pursuits by identifying opportunities, shaping proposals, developing compelling narratives and contributing to client presentations.
• People and practice: Coach junior colleagues and strengthen the Value Chain community through thought leadership, reusable assets, offering development and knowledge sharing.

What’s in it for you

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services, we are known for.

Closing Date for Applications

31/10/2026

Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

Qualification

We are looking for experience in the following skills:

We are a confident consulting professional who combines functional depth and operating model expertise with analytical rigour, strong client instincts and the composure to lead through ambiguity.

• Experience: 7-10 years in supply chain, procurement, operations or GBS consulting, or a combination of consulting and relevant industry roles.
• Functional depth: Expertise in one or more of integrated planning and S&OP/IBP, procurement strategy and category management, logistics and fulfilment, manufacturing operations, resilience, or GBS/shared services.
• Delivery track record: Experience leading End-to-End assessments, target operating model and GBS/shared services strategy and design, transformation roadmaps, value case development or implementation workstreams.
• AI and technology: Practical experience using AI capabilities and familiarity with planning, procurement, ERP, analytics or process-mining platforms.
• Industry perspective: Experience in Industrials, Consumer Goods & Retail, Chemicals, Energy or Life Sciences, with the versatility to work across sectors.
• Sustainability exposure: Understanding of supplier decarbonisation, circularity, multi-tier traceability, resilience and supply chain regulation.
• Communication and credentials: Strong storytelling and facilitation skills, with the ability to create board-ready narratives. A relevant degree is required; MBA, APICS or CIPS qualifications are advantageous.

Locations

London

Additional Information

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