Procurement Strategy Lead for Cost Optimization

Accenture; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead client cost optimization and procurement process improvements, including project management, supplier negotiations, and delivering measurable results. Travel 10–50% is expected as part of client engagements.

The role requires 5+ years in management consulting with procurement focus, a Bachelor's degree or higher, and strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

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' experience.
• Minimum 3 years' experience focusing on Spend Optimization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities in a data-driven environment.
• Strong communication skills, including presenting to senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Develop overall project plans and lead all parts of the client engagement.
• Manage project resources and coordinate with SMEs inside and outside the firm.
• Develop creative cost reduction strategies and recommendations.
• Present to client executives and build consensus among stakeholders.
• Develop and nurture client relationships and internal intellectual capital.
• Support client sales origination and procurement process reengineering.
• Assess client expenditures to identify targets to reduce costs and improve quality.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across companies and portfolios.

Skills

Management consulting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MBA or equivalent graduate degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Alteryx

Adobe Analytics

Google Analytics

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead client cost optimization and procurement process improvements, including project management, supplier negotiations, and delivering measurable results. Travel 10–50% is expected as part of client engagements.

The role requires 5+ years in management consulting with procurement focus, a Bachelor's degree or higher, and strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.