Full-Time

Sourcing & Procurement Senior Manager

Posted on 9/11/2026

Deadline 10/31/26
Accenture

Accenture

10,001+ employees

Global professional services and technology consulting

No salary listed

London, UK

Hybrid

Requires time on-site with clients and partners; flexibility and mobility are required.

Category
Consulting (1)
Required Skills
ERP
Supply Chain Management
Communications
SAP Products
Blockchain
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Oracle
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • Ability to analyse complex client problems, understand financial performance links between operations, supply chain and corporate results, and think strategically to create a benefit or business case.
  • Ability to manage the origination of new work and drive the sales process.
  • Ability to execute programme management and large-scale delivery of projects.
  • Commercial management of consulting engagements.
  • Ability to form strong client relationships, particularly at senior levels.
  • Ability to establish trust-based relationships and gain valuable insights through collaboration and communication.
  • Strong strategic thinking and team building with a proven track record in driving business outcomes for large clients.
  • Ability to structure ideas and solutions and communicate clearly and concisely.
Responsibilities
  • Lead projects and delivery teams in the Sourcing & Procurement group to formulate and execute strategic cost reduction and procurement transformations.
  • Lead end-to-end strategy through implementation of procurement digital and analytics capabilities, including SAP Ariba, Oracle, Coupa, Jaggaer, and iValua.
  • Create capabilities covering processes, tools, and people in line with the future operating model.
  • Analyse and model financial data to support large-scale cost reduction programmes using functional and cost-category benchmarks, process definitions, and enterprise value-targeting tools.
  • Help clients improve their ability to drive business outcomes through digital planning, reporting, and analytics.
  • Help clients use digital and emerging technology solutions, including robotic process automation, Internet of Things, blockchain, analytics, and artificial intelligence, to power operational strategies.
  • Refine and optimise clients’ ability to organise and analyse financial, operational, and external information to create shareholder value.
  • Maintain an understanding of advancements in technology and innovation across digital, analytics, the supply chain ecosystem, and the broader marketplace.
  • Drive and develop vendor relationships with strategic partners.
  • Establish and strengthen client relationships with the Chief Procurement Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and supply chain executives.
  • Lead business development opportunities and prepare sales proposals.
  • Develop Accenture’s Supply Chain and Operations assets, tools, and points of view to support sales opportunities and educate the broader Supply Chain and Operations community.
  • Build and establish relationships with key third parties, including technology providers and governmental bodies, to complement and expand Accenture’s Supply Chain and Operations capabilities and points of view.
  • Play a leading role in the development and education of the United Kingdom and Ireland Supply Chain and Operations practice.
Desired Qualifications
  • Extensive consulting or project delivery experience, including delivery to agreed scope, timescales, and budgets, from a top-tier consulting company or blue-chip organisation.
  • Functional experience in direct or indirect materials and selling, general, and administrative cost reduction, sourcing, procure-to-pay, contract and supplier management, third-party risk management, or sustainable procurement.
  • Awareness of procurement technology and digital disruptors, including SAP Ariba, Coupa, Jaggaer, iValua, intelligent automation, Internet of Things, blockchain, analytics, and other relevant systems or applications.
  • Experience working in one or more of Financial Services, Energy, Utilities, High-Tech including Aerospace and Defence, Communications, Media and Entertainment, Chemicals and Natural Resources, Consumer Goods, Life Sciences, and Logistics.

Accenture is a global professional services firm that helps companies navigate technology-driven change. It offers strategies and services across consulting, digital, technology, and operations, with a strong emphasis on cloud, artificial intelligence, security, and enterprise reinvention. Accenture works by delivering end-to-end solutions, combining advisory work with implementation, technology platforms, and managed services to transform how organizations operate and compete in today’s digital world. The company differentiates itself through its long history as a dedicated tech-advisory arm that gained independence in 2001, its scale, and its active acquisitions—particularly since 2013—to expand capabilities in digital, cloud, and security. Its goal is to help the world’s largest corporations rethink and reshape their operations to stay ahead of rapid technological shifts.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Dublin, Ireland

Founded

1989

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What believers are saying

  • June 2026 revenue reached $18.7 billion, up 6%, with 17% operating margin.
  • Accenture doubled cyber spending to $9 billion, adding $208 million ARR immediately.
  • AI services and partner launches, including Radisson and ChatGPT, expand monetizable demand.

What critics are saying

  • FY26 revenue guidance fell to 3%-4% local currency growth after June 2026.
  • LearnVantage faded by June 2026, signaling failed product focus and shifting priorities.
  • DoJ continues investigating Accenture Federal Services, threatening contracts and a prolonged reputational overhang.

What makes Accenture unique

  • Accenture Edge targets $240 billion mid-market demand with repeatable enterprise-grade solutions.
  • Dragos, runZero, and NetRise create a differentiated OT cybersecurity platform around critical infrastructure.
  • Accenture still pairs consulting, cloud, and AI delivery across 770,000 employees worldwide.

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