Strategic Supply Chain & Sourcing Consultant

Accenture; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Supply Chain and Sourcing professional who helps clients develop strategies and operating models that connect planning, procurement, product design, manufacturing, and fulfillment. You will leverage data skills to improve the entire supply chain, drive cost efficiency, and foster cross‑company collaboration.

You will work with clients to translate needs into action, support procurement analytics, and contribute to automation and digital tool adoption across large programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Sourcing, Procurement, or Supply Chain roles.
• External consulting experience at a consulting firm or internal consulting experience in a role equivalent to Consultant.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 10 years' work experience). If Associate’s Degree, must have equivalent minimum 6-year work experience.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop Sourcing Strategies: Support the creation and execution of sourcing initiatives that align with client objectives and reduce procurement costs.
• Procurement Process Optimization: Analyze current procurement processes, identify inefficiencies, and suggest improvements.
• Supplier Management & Negotiation: Assist in supplier negotiations and building relationships, ensuring performance standards are met.
• Data-Driven Insights: Use analytics to monitor procurement metrics, track supplier performance, and identify areas for cost reduction.
• Client Collaboration: Work directly with clients to understand their needs and translate those needs into actionable sourcing strategies.
• Technology Integration: Assist in the integration of digital tools to improve procurement workflows and drive automation.
• Project Delivery: Support project teams to ensure that sourcing strategies are executed on time, within scope, and aligned with business goals.

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Supply Chain

Communication

Analytical

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP Ariba

Oracle Procurement Cloud

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Supply Chain and Sourcing professional who helps clients develop strategies and operating models that connect planning, procurement, product design, manufacturing, and fulfillment. You will leverage data skills to improve the entire supply chain, drive cost efficiency, and foster cross‑company collaboration.

You will work with clients to translate needs into action, support procurement analytics, and contribute to automation and digital tool adoption across large programs.