Procurement Strategy & Cost Optimization Lead

Accenture

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 87,000 - 294,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Procurement Manager to run client cost optimization and procurement process optimization projects, including project management, client/supplier communications, negotiations, and delivering results. You will mentor consultants and analysts across engagement teams.

Role requires travel 10-50% and experience advising on spend optimization with a strong communication capability for senior executives.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of management consulting experience supporting procurement and/or strategic sourcing initiatives.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (minimum 12 years). If associate degree, minimum of 6 years’ work experience.
Minimum 3 years’ experience focusing on Spend Optimization.
MBA or equivalent graduate degree is a bonus.

Responsibilities

Develop overall project plans and lead all parts of the client engagement.
Manage project support resources and coordinate with subject matter experts from within and outside the firm.
Develop creative cost reduction strategies and recommendations.
Present to client executives.
Build consensus among client stakeholders.
Develop and nurture relationships with clients.
Support in developing internal strategies, intellectual capital, and deliverables.
Support client sales origination.
Assessing client expenditures and identifying targets to reduce costs and improve quality.
Strategic sourcing (both within companies and across private equity portfolios).
Procurement process reengineering.