Job Description

We Are:

Accenture is one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading providers of sourcing and procurement services, we help our clients architect, build and operate high performance procurement organizations through our global and flexible solutions. At Accenture, we partner with forward-thinking business leaders, of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most dynamic companies, to transform procurement and drive sustainable changes to their cost structures.

As one of the leading procurement business process services specialists, Accenture excels at helping companies build the foundation for long-term growth. We are committed to delivering exceptional service through our exceptional people, and as an employee you\xe2\x80\x99d enjoy a fulfilling career in an innovative environment where challenging and interesting work is part of daily life.

Join Accenture and help transform leading organizations and communities around the world. The sheer scale of our capabilities and client engagements and the way we collaborate, operate and deliver value provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance. Choose Accenture and make delivering innovative work part of your extraordinary career.

Accenture people build careers in four different areas of our business: Consulting, Technology, Business Process Services and internal Corporate Functions. Each area offers a unique career experience and a compelling mix of work and training opportunities, work environment and structure for career progression.

You are:

The Procurement Practice Senior Analyst within the Industrial Operations Practice will utilize their sourcing and supplier management experience to help customers drive tangible results. In this capacity, you will help with the development of strategic category plans which ensure optimal productivity as well as participate in procurement activities which address client metrics and contracted Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Procurement Category Senior Analyst\xe2\x80\x99s also have responsibility for coordinating the execution & delivery of sourcing projects to achieve cost savings for the client.

The Work:

Identify cost savings projects across multiple Manufacturing spend sub-categories including: MRO, Facilities Services, Technical Services and Equipment, Packaging & related in-direct spend

Collect data and required information to perform analysis that will contribute to the establishment and progress of procurement strategies and projects

Interface with customer stakeholders and project teams on progress, barriers and new opportunities as well as skills in dealing with the customer on normal day-to-day activities

Support total cost of ownership analyses for the evaluation of continuous cost improvement projects

Work collaboratively with suppliers and customer stakeholders to support sourcing and category management and other procurement-related activities

Support sales & business development, spend & contract analysis and category planning activities

Assist in the development of customer reports for category specific savings results

Perform numerous problem-solving functions to ensure customer satisfaction with Accenture\xe2\x80\x99s services

Develop good working relationships with customer stakeholders at both the corporate and business unit level

Support supply market research for your relevant categories

Here\'s What You Need:

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree or equivalent work experience

Minimum of 2 years experience in sourcing, procurement and supplier management or supply chain consulting or industry environment related to MRO spend (ex. General Industrial Supplies, Electrical Supplies, Power Transmission and Bearings, Safety Supplies, Lab Supplies, Janitorial Supplies, Pipe Valves and Fittings, OEM spare parts, Equipment, etc.) with a demonstrated track record of delivering results

Minimum of 2 years experience in spreadsheet software (e.g. Excel) and presentation software (i.e. PowerPoint)

Bonus Points:

Post-graduate degree preferred

Experience working with customers and suppliers

Experience with Industrial Operations related spend categories including one or more of the following \xe2\x80\x93 MRO, Facilities Services, Technical Services and Equipment, Packaging or related in-direct spend categories

Formal training and/or experience in strategic sourcing and or category management

Professional Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proven success in contributing to a team-oriented environment

Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment

Desire to work in an information systems environment

Excellent leadership, communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills

Travel:

For now, all Accenture business travel, international and domestic, is currently restricted to client-essential sales/delivery activity only. Please note: The safety and well-being of our people continues to be the top priority, and our decisions around travel are informed by government COVID-19 response directives, recommendations from leading health authorities and guidance from a number of infectious disease experts.

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Albany County, NY, California, Colorado, New York City or Washington as set forth below.

Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $54,500 to $120,000

Colorado $54,500 to $103,700

New York - Albany $50,500 to $96,000

New York City $63,100 to $120,100

Washington $58,100 to $110,400

What We Believe

We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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