Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Lead

Accenture PLC; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 94,000 - 294,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Accenture is expanding its Sourcing & Procurement team in the United States. The role focuses on leading client engagements, cost optimization, and strategic procurement initiatives across industries.

You will manage teams, negotiate with suppliers, and deliver measurable cost savings while mentoring junior resources and shaping client strategies. Travel is required, with strong emphasis on delivering outcomes.

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 minimum 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 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.
• Assess client expenditures and identify targets to reduce costs and improve quality.
• Strategic sourcing (within companies and across private equity portfolios).
• Procurement process reengineering.

Skills

Procurement

Spend optimization

Client engagement

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

MBA preferred

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Adobe Analytics

Google Analytics

Job description

Accenture is expanding its Sourcing & Procurement team in the United States. The role focuses on leading client engagements, cost optimization, and strategic procurement initiatives across industries.

You will manage teams, negotiate with suppliers, and deliver measurable cost savings while mentoring junior resources and shaping client strategies. Travel is required, with strong emphasis on delivering outcomes.