#ACN SC&O - S&P - BUSINESS SOLUTIONS – IVALUA INTEGRATION/CONFIGURATION – MANAGER

8113 ASOL- Bangalore 7 SEZ Company; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a seasoned Consultant/Analyst with strong Sourcing & Procurement expertise to join its Data & AI CoE in Bengaluru. The role focuses on leading procurement transformation initiatives and applying GenAI to reimagine procurement, spanning spend analytics, supplier negotiations, and demand forecasting.

The position blends hands‑on consulting with GenAI‑driven solutions, requiring collaboration with technical and data science teams on high‑impact use cases and ROI‑driven roadmaps

Qualifications

• Deep S&P expertise including analytics, supplier negotiations and demand forecasting.
• Experience leading procurement transformation initiatives and GenAI initiatives.
• Strong data analytics, AI and GenAI exposure for procurement optimization.

Responsibilities

• Implementation of procurement solutions: requirements gathering, design, configuration, testing, and training.
• Design scalable Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions using eProcurement platforms.
• Estimate project scope and resources for complex implementations.
• Define KPIs/metrics to measure transformation impact.
• Deliver outcomes aligned with client expectations and timelines.
• Manage key stakeholder relationships and drive change management.
• Support business development: proposals, demos, roadshows, assets, and thought leadership.
• Drive GenAI: identify high‑impact use cases for GenAI in procurement and roadmaps.
• Collaborate with data science teams to pilot GenAI solutions.
• Stay updated on GenAI trends and technologies for procurement.

Skills

Sourcing and Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Data Science

Gen AI

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in CS/Data Science/Business Admin

Job description

Job Title: GN - SC&O - S&P –Data and Gen AI – Senior Manager | Manager Management Level: 7| 6 Location: Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, Gurgaon

Must have skills: Sourcing and Procurement, Supply Chain ManagementGood to have skills: Data Science, GEN AI/ ML

Job Summary: We are seeking a seasoned Consultant/Analyst with strong expertise in Sourcing & Procurement (S&P) to join our Data & AI Center of Excellence (CoE). This role is ideal for someone who has led procurement transformation initiatives and is also passionate about harnessing the power of Data, AI, and Generative AI (GenAI) to reimagine the future of procurement. The ideal candidate will bring deep domain knowledge in S&P—across areas such as spend analytics, supplier negotiations, demand forecasting, and procurement operations—combined with a strong understanding of how emerging AI technologies can unlock new efficiencies and insights. You will play a key role in identifying high-impact use cases, shaping digital strategies, and contributing to innovative GenAI-powered solutions tailored for procurement functions. This is a unique opportunity to blend hands‑on consulting experience with future‑focused innovation.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Implementation of procurement solutions: requirements gathering, technical design, solution configuration, testing, and user training.
• Engaging in business process and requirement discussions with clients to design effective, value‑driven solutions.
• Leveraging capabilities within leading eProcurement platforms to design scalable, efficient Source‑to‑Pay (S2P) solutions.
• Estimating project scope and resource needs for complex implementations.
• Identifying and defining relevant KPIs/metrics to measure and track transformation impact.
• Delivering project outcomes aligned with client expectations and timelines.
• Managing key stakeholder relationships and facilitating change management.
• Support business development initiatives: proposal responses, product demos, roadshows, internal asset creation, and thought leadership.
• Drive innovation at the intersection of S&P and GenAI: Identifying high‑impact use cases for Generative AI in procurement and Supporting the development of GenAI roadmaps and business cases for clients, highlighting ROI and operational efficiencies.
• Collaborating with technical and data science teams to conceptualize, design, and pilot GenAI solutions tailored to procurement challenges.
• Staying abreast of advancements in GenAI and identifying trends, tools, and technologies that can enhance procurement transformation efforts.
• Contributing to internal innovation efforts around GenAI accelerators, demos, and reusable assets for the S&P function.

Professional & Technical Skills:

• Ability to define and execute end‑to‑end Source to Pay processes including category management & procurement analytics, supplier management, sourcing, contracts, order/goods, receipt/invoice management.
• Ability to develop business case for procurement transformation initiatives such as implementation of source‑to‑pay solutions (e.g., Coupa, Ivalua, Zycus, Jaggaer and so on).
• Solid understanding or practical exposure to Data Analytics, AI, and Generative AI, with the ability to spot opportunities for digital enablement in procurement.
• Excellent data analytics and data interpretation and presentation skills.
• Ability to solve complex business problems and deliver client delight.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Cross‑cultural competence with an ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Additional Information

• Bachelors/ Masters degree in computer science, Data Science, Business Administration, or a related field. Engineering degree (preferred).
• Good understanding of sourcing and procurement fundamentals coupled with 4+ years of consulting and industry experience in Sourcing and Procurement across the following: implementation of procurement solutions, eProcurement digitization, intelligent procurement, etc.
• Experience with digital sourcing and procurement solutions such as Coupa, IVALUA, Zycus, Jaggaer, GEP and so on - either in implementations or as an end user.
• Strong understanding of data and AI platforms & technologies, architecture principles, operating models, and best practices, with hands‑on experience in designing and implementing scalable AI solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to build compelling business cases for AI initiatives, with experience conducting cost‑benefit analyses, ROI assessments, and risk evaluations.
• Experience in a consulting firm and global exposure is desirable.
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle would be an additional advantage.

About Our Company | Accenture Experience: 9+ years

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent‑and‑innovation‑led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com

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