Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leader

Accenture; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture Sourcing & Procurement is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead cost-optimization and procurement-process projects for client engagements. Travel 10–50% is required, with responsibilities spanning project planning, stakeholder management, and strategic sourcing across industries.

The role emphasizes mentoring consultants, delivering measurable savings, and driving client outcomes through data-driven insights and supplier negotiations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of management consulting experience supporting procurement and/or strategic sourcing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop overall project plans and lead all parts of the client engagement.
• Manage project resources and coordinate with SMEs.
• Develop cost-reduction strategies and client recommendations.
• Present to client executives and build consensus among stakeholders.
• Develop and nurture client relationships and internal capabilities.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Cost reduction

Project management

Client communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Alteryx

Adobe Analytics

Google Analytics

Job description

Accenture Sourcing & Procurement is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead cost-optimization and procurement-process projects for client engagements. Travel 10–50% is required, with responsibilities spanning project planning, stakeholder management, and strategic sourcing across industries.

The role emphasizes mentoring consultants, delivering measurable savings, and driving client outcomes through data-driven insights and supplier negotiations.