Direct Materials Transformation Lead

7600 Accenture Pte Ltd Company; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Supply Chain & Enterprise seeks a Direct Materials Lead to drive procurement transformation and value creation across direct material categories. You will partner with senior client stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver measurable outcomes via strategic sourcing, category management, and digital procurement capabilities.

The role combines deep procurement expertise with consulting and transformation leadership to improve supply chain resilience and profitability across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Proven experience leading direct materials procurement or category management.
• Strong knowledge of procurement operating models and cost optimization strategies.
• Experience translating complex business challenges into actionable strategies.
• Experience engaging senior executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end direct materials procurement and supply chain transformation engagements.
• Develop and execute category strategies delivering cost savings and supplier improvements.
• Drive Design-to-Value, cost optimization, and value-chain transformation initiatives.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to identify EBITDA and working capital opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver transformation outcomes.
• Redesign sourcing, procurement, supplier management and operating models.
• Support business development including solution development, proposals, and client presentations.
• Coach and mentor team members to foster collaboration and learning.

Skills

Direct materials procurement

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Transformation leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Operations, or related

Job description

Accenture Supply Chain & Enterprise seeks a Direct Materials Lead to drive procurement transformation and value creation across direct material categories. You will partner with senior client stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver measurable outcomes via strategic sourcing, category management, and digital procurement capabilities.

The role combines deep procurement expertise with consulting and transformation leadership to improve supply chain resilience and profitability across