Procurement Strategy Lead: Cost Optimization

Accenture; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture Sourcing & Procurement seeks a Procurement Manager to drive client cost optimization and procurement process improvements. You will lead project planning, client communications, negotiations, and delivery of results while mentoring consultants and analysts.

Requirements include 5+ years in management consulting focusing on procurement, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong analytical and leadership skills. Travel 10–50% is expected, with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of management consulting experience supporting procurement and/or strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience (associate degree requires 6 years’ work experience).
• Minimum 3 years' experience focusing on Spend Optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop overall project plans and lead all parts of the client engagement.
• Manage project resources and coordinate with subject matter experts.
• Develop creative cost reduction strategies and recommendations.
• Present to client executives.
• Build consensus among client stakeholders.
• Develop and nurture relationships with clients.
• Support internal strategies, intellectual capital, and deliverables.
• Support client sales origination.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Cost optimization

Client communications

Leadership & mentoring

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Alteryx

Adobe Analytics

Google Analytics

Job description

Accenture Sourcing & Procurement seeks a Procurement Manager to drive client cost optimization and procurement process improvements. You will lead project planning, client communications, negotiations, and delivery of results while mentoring consultants and analysts.

Requirements include 5+ years in management consulting focusing on procurement, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong analytical and leadership skills. Travel 10–50% is expected, with a competitive benefits package.