Sourcing & Procurement Manager

Lensa; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Procurement Manager to enhance their consulting team in Houston, TX. The role encompasses overseeing client cost optimization projects, strategic sourcing, and mentoring junior team members. Candidates must have substantial consulting experience and a relevant degree, alongside strong project management skills. Join a vibrant culture committed to making impactful business decisions and driving innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of management consulting experience in procurement.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and support team development.

Responsibilities

• Develop overall project plans and lead client engagement.
• Present to client executives and build consensus among stakeholders.
• Strategic sourcing and procurement process reengineering.

Skills

Project Management

Client Communication

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field

Job description

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Accenture Sourcing & Procurement is growing and seeking to enhance their Consulting team with someone who fits our strong and vibrant culture. We are looking for a driven professional who is committed to building a great business and to having a seat at the table in making key decisions and influencing their career.

Whether identifying opportunities to reduce clients’ costs and environmental impacts or proposing innovative solutions that curb the effect of soaring prices and longer lead times, Accenture’s Sourcing & Procurement team delivers tangible business results for our clients – while also enhancing the employee experience, customer satisfaction, and community impact.

As a Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for running most aspects of client cost optimization or procurement process optimization projects, including project management, client and supplier communications, supplier negotiations, and delivery of results. You will also actively lead and mentor our consultant and analyst resources

Typical Responsibilities Include

• 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
  
  

Here’s What You Need

• Minimum of 5 years of management consulting experience supporting procurement and / or strategic sourcing initiatives
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field
• Ability to effectively plan and manage multiple projects, tasks, and/or initiatives simultaneously
• An interest and passion for supporting the development of junior team members
  
  

Bonus Points If

• You have the proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to manage resources performing complex analytics to develop client decision support data
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to present comfortably to senior executives
• You excel in building and developing relationships, overseeing complex programs, and demonstrating leadership
• You have earned an MBA or equivalent graduate degree
• Prior experience in driving insights using visualization tools (i.e., Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx) and analytics tools (i.e., Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics
  
  

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York or Washington as set forth below.

We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

Information on benefits is here. (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/total-rewards)

Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $94,400 to $293,800

Colorado $94,400 to $253,800

District of Columbia $100,500 to $270,300

Illinois $87,400 to $253,800

Minnesota $94,400 to $253,800

Maryland $94,400 to $253,800

New York/New Jersey $87,400 to $293,800

Washington $100,500 to $270,300

• FY25
  
  

What We Believe

We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Read more here (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/about/inclusion-diversity/us-workforce)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation.

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement (https://www.accenture.com/content/dam/accenture/final/accenture-com/document/Annual-Policy-Statement-Regarding-EEO-2023-Applicant.pdf#zoom=50) .

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If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 [phone], send us an email (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/about/contact-us) or speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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