Procurement Practice Senior Analyst

Skill required: Strategic Sourcing - Sourcing
Designation: Procurement Practice Senior Analyst
Qualifications:Any Graduation
Years of Experience:5 to 8 years
About Accenture
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security.Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services, and Accenture Song— all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 699,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us at www.accenture.com
What would you do? • Contracting (Liaison with legal and business to develop new contract drafts,) • Negotiation (support contract negotiation including commercial terms and conditions) • Strategic sourcing (support sourcing initiatives like RFPs) • Good proficiency in working on all tools and platforms like ARiba, SAP, Jagger, etc • Analytical skills, good working knowledge on MS office
What are we looking for? • Ability to influence stakeholders, peer groups and establish strong relationships within teams • Knowledge of Procurement policies, processes, tools and end to end sourcing and contracting project management • Contract management • Strong data and analytics skills • Excellent communication (written and oral) skills • Commitment to quality delivery • Consistent attention to detail • Ability to work autonomously • Proficient in MS Excel, word and MS PowerPoint •Global- Flexible to work in shifts
Roles and Responsibilities: •Key Responsibilities: Sourcing Management: • Along with Regional Category Lead, identify sourcing projects in line with the global/regional category strategies • Create and maintain a local sourcing pipeline through spend analysis and regular stakeholder meetings • Facilitate the roll-out of global/regional/local sourcing initiatives in the UKIA • Collaborate with local business stakeholders to understand local business requirements • Actively participate in category community calls and foster team spirit at the local level • Leverage the standard Sourcing methodology to achieve significant value in sourcing, negotiation, and contracting • Provide support in upfront market research and supplier identification for all sourcing projects • Draw up technical specifications for local sourcing projects based on stakeholders’ requirements • Design and develop relevant RFx documents for projects in line with global/regional strategies, when applicable, by utilizing e-sourcing and e-auctions tools • Perform supplier selection for local projects and negotiate commercial proposals with suppliers, as determined by the category management team for global and regional projects • Prepare a recommendation report for stakeholders as a decision tool to help them select supplier(s) • Award supplier(s) Contract management: • Negotiate and deploy suppliers’ contracts, including best practices metrics and SLA, in collaboration with the Legal department • Ensure implementation of Local Country Addendum of global/regional agreements • Ensure compliance with local legislation and Accenture internal policies • Manage suppliers’ contract signature by both parties • Store suppliers signed contracts in the contracts repository and archiving toolsAny Graduation

About Accenture

We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people’s physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World’s Best Workplaces™.Join Accenture to work at the heart of change.

Visit us atwww.accenture.com

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.