GN SC&O - Sourcing and Procurement - Consultant

Responsibilities 

• Deliver sourcing and procurement engagements in the areas of strategic cost reduction, sourcing optimization, procurement transformation, including but not limited to:
• Define and execute sourcing optimization initiatives such as direct/ indirect/ capex sourcing, cost take-out, category management, should-cost modeling, procure-to-pay transformation, spend management solutions, etc.
• Identify, evaluate and prioritize sourcing opportunities through in-depth spend analysis, market research, etc.
• Work collaboratively with other team members to identify key insights and profit-growth opportunities
• Implement and execute ideas, capturing tangible improvement to the bottom line
• Support execution of various stages of strategic cost reduction, zero based budgeting and operations value transformation programs
• Support in business development activities such as responding to proposal requests, conducting roadshows/demos, staffing management, people engagement, asset development, etc.
• Address both strategic and operational supply chain issues within Sourcing and Procurement 
• Driving, supervising and reviewing technology diagnosis and value assessments to identify value creation opportunities for clients 

• Guiding team through problem definition, issue identification and work plan development using problem solving principles and past experience 

• Work effectively within groups of highly talented individuals and contribute to the development and implementation of strategies (e.g. category management, spend analyses, reverse auctions, supplier contract management, contract negotiations, etc.)

• Manage the collection and analysis of large amounts of data, develop key insights / findings, and propose solutions to various Supply Chain issues. 

• Gather client requirements, such as spend, other accounting data, etc.

• Develop supplier market intelligence, understand supplier market economics, develop pricing benchmarks. 

• Facilitate compliance to sourcing processes. 
• Identify and maximize addressable spend.

Requirements: 

• 4+ years of progressive industry and/or consulting experience in related industry: preferably in Automotive, IT/High-tech, Industrial/Consumer Goods, Banking and Finance, Retail/General Merchandising Store (GMS), Logistics Services
• Ability to define and execute end-to-end sourcing and procurement processes including category management and procurement analytics, supplier management, sourcing, contracts & order/goods receipt/invoice management
• Strong technical understanding of factors driving pricing and possess experience in direct negotiations with suppliers.
• Excellent data analytics, data interpretation and insights finding skills
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to think on their feet and able to develop creative solutions
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Cross-cultural competence with an ability to thrive in a dynamic environment

• Demonstrate strong ability to interpret business case solutions into quantifiable customer values. 

• Should be diplomatic, flexible, and have a good team approach. 

• Demonstrate a strong track record of solving complex business issues and delivering client satisfaction. 

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

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