Senior Manager, Chemicals Sourcing & Procurement Strategy

Accenture PLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 123,000 - 271,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Senior Manager in Sourcing & Procurement with deep chemicals experience to lead client cost optimization and procurement process improvements. You will manage engagements, coordinate with SMEs, negotiate with suppliers, and mentor junior team members to deliver measurable financial impact.

You will help expand Accenture’s Chemicals Center of Excellence, develop strategies, and support business development while maintaining high ethical and professional standards across

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience executing strategic sourcing and procurement projects/programs including 4+ years in chemicals sourcing or chemicals negotiations.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience; if associate degree, minimum 6 years’ work experience.

Responsibilities

• Run most aspects of client cost optimization or procurement process optimization projects, including project management and client/supplier communications.
• Lead and mentor junior staff resources and contribute to knowledge capture within Accenture's Chemicals Center of Excellence.
• Develop creative cost reduction strategies and recommendations; present to client executives and build consensus among stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Chemicals knowledge

Negotiations

Client communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Senior Manager in Sourcing & Procurement with deep chemicals experience to lead client cost optimization and procurement process improvements. You will manage engagements, coordinate with SMEs, negotiate with suppliers, and mentor junior team members to deliver measurable financial impact.

You will help expand Accenture’s Chemicals Center of Excellence, develop strategies, and support business development while maintaining high ethical and professional standards across