Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Manager

Accenture; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 94,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Sourcing & Procurement in the United States seeks a Procurement Manager to lead cost optimization and supplier negotiations for client engagements. You will manage projects from planning to delivery, mentor junior staff, and drive measurable bottom-line impact.

Travel up to 50% is expected; a minimum of five years in management consulting with procurement focus is required; a Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required; MBA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of management consulting experience supporting procurement and/or strategic sourcing.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience; MBA preferred.
• 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
• Develop creative cost reduction strategies and recommendations
• Present to client executives
• Build consensus among client stakeholders
• Develop and nurture relationships with clients

Skills

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Spend optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MBA (bonus)

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Alteryx

Job description

Accenture Sourcing & Procurement in the United States seeks a Procurement Manager to lead cost optimization and supplier negotiations for client engagements. You will manage projects from planning to delivery, mentor junior staff, and drive measurable bottom-line impact.

Travel up to 50% is expected; a minimum of five years in management consulting with procurement focus is required; a Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required; MBA is a plus.