DE032987-Procurement Practice Assoc Manager

8003 Accenture Inc Company; Mandaluyong; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is hiring a Procurement Practice Assoc Manager in Mandaluyong for a hybrid work setup. The role focuses on leading sourcing projects across the S2C lifecycle, developing category roadmaps, and leveraging AI to improve efficiency and decision-making.

You will mentor teams, engage senior stakeholders, and contribute to business development, with global travel up to 50% as needed. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of combined relevant work experience in Procurement and Global Sourcing.
• Contracting experience is preferred only.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degrees/certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies, roadmaps, and pipelines using market intelligence and supplier research.
• Lead sourcing initiatives across the S2C lifecycle including RFx events, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Perform financial and commercial analyses of proposals and contracts to inform negotiation strategies.
• Champion AI and digital enablement, embedding tools into sourcing workflows to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Develop market intelligence and thought leadership content to enable knowledge sharing with clients.

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

AI literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPSM

MCIPS

Tools

Sourcing platforms

Microsoft Office

AI-enabled productivity tools

Job description

ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS WHO ALREADY HAVE THE RIGHT TO LIVE AND WORK IN THIS COUNTRY ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE

POSITION TITLE: Procurement Practice Assoc Manager

WORK SETUP: Hybrid

OVERALL PURPOSE: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented sourcing professional to lead sourcing projects of increasing complexity within the Source-to-Contract (S2C) lifecycle.

• You will combine hands-on execution with strategic development, guiding initiatives that deliver measurable business value while building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and suppliers.
• In this role, you will leverage deep expertise in to design sourcing strategies, develop category roadmaps, and conduct market and supplier analyses that inform client decision-making.
• You will also champion the responsible adoption of AI and digital tools to drive efficiency, accuracy, and innovation across sourcing activities.
• As an emerging leader, you will mentor team members, shape best practices, and contribute to business development efforts, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor who balances delivery excellence with forward-looking strategy.

Key Responsibilities / The Work

• Develop category strategies, roadmaps, and pipelines by leveraging market intelligence, supplier research, and financial/commercial analyses to align with client business goals.
• Lead sourcing initiatives across the S2C lifecycle, including supplier outreach, RFx events, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Perform financial and commercial analyses of supplier proposals and contracts to inform negotiation strategies and optimize client outcomes.
• Champion AI and digital enablement, embedding enterprise-approved tools into sourcing workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy, and stakeholder outcomes.
• Develop market intelligence and thought leadership content to enable knowledge sharing, position procurement as a trusted advisor, and support external visibility with clients.
• Deliver client-facing business development support, including contract assessments, due diligence, and development of business cases and case studies.
• Mentor and coach teams, building capability in sourcing execution, stakeholder engagement, AI literacy, procurement best practices, and expertise.
• Foster high-trust relationships with senior stakeholders and suppliers, adapting to global cultures and organizational structures.
• Drive continuous improvement and transformational change in procurement delivery models, sourcing practices, and supplier ecosystems.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to multiple customer locations.

Qualifications (remaining)

• Business Development Orientation: Ability to support client pursuits and business development through due diligence, contract assessments, case studies, and solution design.
• Tools & Platforms: Proficiency in sourcing/procurement platforms, Microsoft Office, and AI-enabled productivity tools.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required (or equivalent professional experience). Advanced degrees and/or professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, MCIPS) preferred.

OTHERS:

Project Shift Schedule: Rotation Project Rest Day: Rotation Project/Team Location: Mandaluyong Robinsons Cybergate Tower 2

SKILL AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• With at least 5 years combined relevant work experience in Procurement and Global Sourcing
• Contracting experience is preferred only

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