Senior Manager, Procurement Transformation

Accenture Nordics; Oslo; On-site; NOK 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Nordics is seeking a Senior Manager in Procurement Transformation to advise clients on strategic procurement challenges and lead transformation initiatives from assessment through implementation. You will strengthen procurement strategy, operating models and governance, while guiding category management and supplier engagement.

Travel across Norway and the Nordic region is expected. You will work with senior client stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical,

Qualifications

• Significant experience in procurement, sourcing, category management or procurement transformation.
• Experience leading complex transformation programs and engaging senior stakeholders.
• Fluency in English; Norwegian or another Scandinavian language is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement transformation engagements from opportunity assessment to value realization.
• Advise on procurement strategy, operating models, governance and capability development.
• Shape category-management and strategic-sourcing initiatives including supplier engagement.
• Build trusted client relationships and identify opportunities to extend Accenture’s support.
• Contribute to proposals, client presentations and thought leadership.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic sourcing

Transformation programs

Analytical thinking

Education

University degree in business/economics/engineering/supply chain

Tools

Procurement analytics tools

Digital procurement platforms

Job description

Accenture Supply Chain & Engineering At Accenture Supply Chain & Engineering, we embrace change to create 360° value by reinventing the core of our clients’ businesses. Our group combines Accenture’s powerful digital capabilities with deep engineering and manufacturing expertise. We help clients digitize their R&D, engineering, factory floors and plant operations, driving operational safety, sustainability and productivity at scale.

Make procurement a driver of business reinvention Are you an experienced procurement leader who enjoys turning strategy into measurable business outcomes? We are looking for a leader who is curious about challenging the evolution of procurement in leading organisations, skilled at building long-lasting client relationships and committed to developing a high-performing, motivated team. We are looking for a Senior Manager to help clients rethink how procurement creates value, manages supplier ecosystems and supports resilient, responsible growth.

You will work with senior client stakeholders across Norway and the Nordic/Netherlands region, combining procurement expertise with data, digital technology and practical transformation experience. The role is primarily Norway-focused, with scope for collaboration across the broader region. This is an opportunity to shape complex programs, develop client relationships and help grow Accenture’s procurement transformation capabilities.

About The Role As a Senior Manager in Procurement Transformation, you will advise clients on strategic procurement challenges and lead transformation initiatives from early assessment through design and implementation.

You will help clients strengthen procurement strategy, operating models, category management, sourcing, supplier management and digital enablement. Your work may include identifying value opportunities, redesigning processes and governance, defining technology requirements, supporting implementation and embedding new ways of working.

You will operate as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders while leading multidisciplinary teams that may include procurement specialists, industry experts, data professionals and technology consultants.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement transformation engagements, from opportunity assessment and strategy through implementation and value realization.
• Advise senior client stakeholders on procurement strategy, operating models, governance, organization and capability development.
• Shape category-management and strategic-sourcing initiatives, including opportunity identification, sourcing strategy and supplier engagement.
• Help clients improve supplier performance, resilience, risk management and collaboration.
• Design future procurement processes and ways of working supported by data, analytics, automation and responsible use of AI.
• Translate business challenges into practical transformation roadmaps, investment cases and implementation plans.
• Lead project teams, manage delivery quality and create an inclusive environment in which colleagues can develop and contribute.
• Build trusted client relationships and identify opportunities to extend Accenture’s support.
• Contribute to proposals, client presentations, thought leadership and the continued development of Accenture’s procurement capabilities.
• Lead the Sourcing and Procurement offering in Norway, shaping the team’s direction, developing talent and contributing to the growth of a distinctive local practice within the Nordic/Netherlands region.
• Work collaboratively across Accenture Supply Chain & Engineering, Supply Chain & Engineering, Strategy & Consulting and Technology.

What We Are Looking For

• Significant experience in procurement, sourcing, category management or procurement transformation, gained in consulting, industry or a combination of both.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex transformation programs and engaging senior business stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of several procurement disciplines, such as procurement strategy, operating-model design, category management, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, procurement analytics or digital procurement.
• Experience developing business cases, transformation roadmaps and practical recommendations supported by analysis.
• Strong commercial judgment, structured problem-solving ability and confidence communicating with senior decision-makers.

Education and language

• A relevant university degree in business, economics, engineering, supply chain, procurement or a related discipline is preferred. Extensive relevant experience may compensate for formal education.
• Professional procurement or supply-chain qualifications are welcome but not essential.
• Professional fluency in English is required.
• Fluency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language is an advantage because the role involves close collaboration with clients in the local market.

Location and ways of working The role is based in Norway, with Oslo as the primary location. Depending on client needs, work may also take place at client sites elsewhere in Norway or across the Nordic region. Travel should be expected when required by client engagements. We support flexible ways of working while recognizing that successful consulting relationships also benefit from meaningful in-person collaboration.

What We Offer We offer you:

• The opportunity to lead high-impact procurement transformations for leading organizations.
• A role that combines procurement expertise with data, digital technology, AI and industry knowledge.
• Access to an international network of procurement, supply-chain, engineering and technology specialists.
• Continuous learning through formal training, hands-on project experience and collaboration with experienced colleagues.
• Opportunities to shape client relationships, develop new business and influence the growth of our practice.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment where different perspectives are valued.
• Career development supported by leaders, mentors and a broad range of professional opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with local Accenture policies.

The Nordic template recommends complementing general Accenture learning and benefits with the role-specific value offered by the team.

Does this appeal to you? If you are motivated by complex procurement challenges and want to help organizations turn procurement into a strategic source of value, we would like to hear from you.

Accenture is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people can succeed based on their skills, experience and potential. We encourage applications from candidates with different backgrounds, perspectives and career paths.