Category Procurement Expert for Workplace

Accenture Italia; Milano; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading global consulting firm seeks a Category Procurement Expert for Workplace in Milan, Italy. This role focuses on managing procurement services across Italy, Greece, and Israel, emphasizing vendor relationships and strategic planning. Candidates should have a minimum of 4 years in facility management within multinational contexts and strong financial and communication skills. Full-time position at mid-senior level in a dynamic IT consulting environment.

Competenze

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a multinational company with complex organizations.
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of commercial models.
• Excellent communication skills, including experience with C-level governance.

Mansioni

• Oversee the Procurement Plus Workplace category at Market Unit/country level.
• Manage category strategy and sourcing for regional projects.
• Collaborate to manage supplier and customer relationships.

Conoscenze

Experience in Facility management services

Client relationship management

Cost savings and value creation

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership and team development

Proficiency in English

Formazione

Degree in business and economics

Descrizione del lavoro

Category Procurement Expert for Workplace

Join to apply for the Category Procurement Expert for Workplace role at Accenture Italia. The Procurement Team works closely with internal stakeholders, including other corporate functions such as Corporate Services, Finance, Operations, Tax, Legal and business teams, to ensure seamless and effective procurement support. The Category Procurement Expert for Workplace is accountable for the delivery of all Procurement services for Italy, Greece & Israel. This includes oversight of Category to Contract Execution, Procurement Operations Ventures & Acquisitions support, and Accounts Payable.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the Procurement Plus Workplace category at Market Unit/country level, coordinating with global and regional leads. Adapt to local legislative changes and support strategic planning.
• Manage category strategy and sourcing for regional projects, including RFP creation, supplier selection, and negotiations. Collaborate with business units to optimize supplier base and implement KPIs. Supports supplier evaluation and classification, integrating market intelligence and best practices.
• Manage team performance and support internal planning and execution. Drive category improvements and foster collaboration across the Market Unit.
• Collaborate to manage supplier and customer relationships at regional level, aligning with global strategy. Build strategic partnerships with internal stakeholders and gather feedback to improve supplier performance. Ensure stakeholder input is reflected in category strategy and sourcing processes.

Skills

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience related to the same role acquired in a multinational company with complex organizations in the area of Workplace (Facility management services), Real Estate Projects and Fit‑outs.
• Proven experience managing key internal or external client relationships with a strong track record of delivery satisfaction.
• Demonstrated ability to drive commercial outcomes, including cost savings and value creation, within complex service delivery environments. Strong financial acumen and understanding of commercial models.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including C‑level governance, experience working in matrixed, global organizations with shared services models.
• Recognized leadership in people development, team building, and fostering inclusive environments.
• Degree with emphasis on business and economics, proficiency in English both in speaking and writing.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Marketing and Sales

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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