Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leader — Travel

Accenture; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead client cost optimization and procurement process improvement engagements in a fast-paced consulting environment. You will manage projects, coordinate with experts, negotiate with suppliers, and mentor junior staff, delivering measurable savings and value for clients.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years in management consulting focused on procurement or strategic sourcing, a Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred), and strong data analytics skills

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of management consulting experience in procurement or strategic sourcing.
• Bachelor's degree or higher; MBA preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; able to present to executives.

Responsibilities

• Develop overall project plans and lead all parts of client engagements.
• Manage project resources and coordinate with SMEs internally and externally.
• Develop cost-reduction strategies and provide recommendations.
• Present to client executives and build stakeholder consensus.
• Foster client relationships and support sales origination.

Skills

Cost optimization

Supplier negotiations

Data analytics

Project management

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 improvement engagements in a fast-paced consulting environment. You will manage projects, coordinate with experts, negotiate with suppliers, and mentor junior staff, delivering measurable savings and value for clients.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years in management consulting focused on procurement or strategic sourcing, a Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred), and strong data analytics skills