Data-Driven Supply Chain & Sourcing Consultant

Accenture; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Sourcing and Procurement Strategy professional to help clients develop and implement strategies that integrate planning, procurement, product design, manufacturing, and fulfillment across extended supply chains.

You will apply data skills to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve supplier performance, and drive cross-functional collaboration. Strong communication and analytical abilities are essential to translate complex ideas into actionable solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Sourcing, Procurement, or Supply Chain roles.
• External consulting experience at a consulting firm or internal consulting experience in a role equivalent to the Consultant level within industry.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 10 years' work experience). If Associate’s Degree, must have equivalent minimum 6-year work experience.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop Sourcing Strategies: Support the creation and execution of sourcing initiatives that align with client objectives and reduce procurement costs.
• Procurement Process Optimization: Analyze current procurement processes, identify inefficiencies, and suggest improvements.
• Supplier Management & Negotiation: Assist in supplier negotiations and building relationships, ensuring performance standards are met.
• Data-Driven Insights: Use analytics to monitor procurement metrics, track supplier performance, and identify areas for cost reduction.
• Client Collaboration: Work directly with clients to understand their needs and translate those needs into actionable sourcing strategies.
• Technology Integration: Assist in the integration of digital tools to improve procurement workflows and drive automation.
• Project Delivery: Support project teams to ensure that sourcing strategies are executed on time, within scope, and aligned with business goals.

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Supply Chain

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP Ariba

Oracle Procurement Cloud

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Sourcing and Procurement Strategy professional to help clients develop and implement strategies that integrate planning, procurement, product design, manufacturing, and fulfillment across extended supply chains.

You will apply data skills to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve supplier performance, and drive cross-functional collaboration. Strong communication and analytical abilities are essential to translate complex ideas into actionable solutions.