Equipment & Construction Management Consultant (Sourcing & Procurement) - NASPFY26

About the role

We are a Supply Chain organization focused on delivering big-picture change to Fortune 500 clients through functional insights, data power, digital leadership, and industry know-how. Our team works on major leaps in planning, procurement, manufacturing, and fulfillment, with a focus on sustainability and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Create robust sourcing strategies and cost-out recommendations specifically for equipment, capital expenditures, and construction services.
• Provide thought leadership and benchmarking across mission critical equipment, construction spend, and general contractor/subcontractor engagements.
• Synthesize disparate data sources (spend analytics, supplier bids, market benchmarks) into actionable insights and clear deliverables.
• Work together with clients to identify and interpret key project requirements tied to CapEx purchases, contractor scopes, and project timelines.
• Develop and nurture relationships with client stakeholders, including procurement executives, project managers, and construction leadership.
• Facilitate development of project plans and overall project management to ensure effective delivery of construction sourcing initiatives and capital equipment procurement projects.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts within and outside of the firm to address cost, quality, schedule, and risk considerations.
• Work with contractors, consultants, and internal/external resources to align priorities, accomplish objectives, and satisfy all stakeholders.
• Contribute to the Equipment and Construction Center of Excellence’s strategic decisions and direction through subject matter insights.
• Exhibit integrity in decisions and firm relationships.
• Achieve excellence and dependability through the execution of projects and initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience executing Strategic Sourcing projects/programs, developing and executing cost optimization strategies.
• Minimum 1 year Procurement and sourcing experience, including exposure to equipment & construction negotiations.
• Minimum 1 year experience with Microsoft Office (Excel & PowerPoint) products, including the ability to develop and interpret complex analytical models and ad-hoc reports.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If associate degree, must have a minimum of 6 years’ work experience).

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Microsoft Office (Excel & PowerPoint) products, including the ability to develop and interpret complex analytical models and ad-hoc reports.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience executing Strategic Sourcing projects/programs, developing and executing cost optimization strategies.
• Minimum 1 year Procurement and sourcing experience, including exposure to equipment & construction negotiations.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If associate degree, must have a minimum of 6 years’ work experience).

Skills

• Proven client-facing skills and proficiency in building and nurturing client relationships.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to present comfortably to senior executives.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple projects, tasks, and initiatives simultaneously.
• Comfortable in an entrepreneurial, performance-driven environment and a capacity for innovation and process improvement.
• Prior experience in driving insights using visualization tools (i.e., Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx) and analytics tools (i.e., Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics).
• Earned an MBA or equivalent graduate degree.
• Experience in equipment or construction sourcing manager roles, consulting experience, or procurement management/directorship from industries with significant capital equipment investments.
• Background in operations, cost estimation, financial analysis, procurement, construction management, engineering, or supply chain management.
• MEP engineer (Mechanical, Electrical) background.
• Industry backgrounds from High Tech, Data Center, Life Sciences, Utilities, and Industrials are preferred.

Benefits

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 as set forth below.

Pay

Annual Salary Range: Varies based on location and experience.

Schedule

Limited travel as needed.