Sourcing & Procurement IT Management Consultant - NASPFY26

About the role

We are Accenture Sourcing & Procurement, seeking a driven professional to join our IT Center of Excellence. This role involves supporting all aspects of client-facing IT sourcing and cost optimization projects, working closely with clients and suppliers to drive project initiatives and leading consulting, problem-solving, project management, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Create robust sourcing strategies and recommendations
• Provide IT thought leadership and benchmarking
• Synthesize disparate data sources into insights and clear deliverables
• Work together with clients to identify and interpret key project requirements
• Develop and nurture relationships with client stakeholders
• Facilitate development of project plans and overall project management to ensure effective delivery of client project work and client deliverables
• Cook up with subject matter experts within and outside of the firm
• Work with contractors, consultants, and internal/external resources to align priorities, accomplish objectives, and satisfy all stakeholders
• Contribute to the IT Center of Excellence’s strategic decisions and direction
• 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, including exposure to IT 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

• Proven client-facing skills and proficiency in building and nurturing client relationships
• Strong planning and management abilities, capable of handling multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present to senior executives
• Strong analytical skills
• Deep IT category and procurement expertise in one or more of the following – hardware, software, infrastructure, networking, cloud services, labor
• Comfortable in an entrepreneurial, performance-driven environment and skilled in 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

Skills

• Strong understanding of IT procurement and negotiation processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel & PowerPoint)
• Ability to develop and interpret complex analytical models and ad-hoc reports
• Excellent client relationship management and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledgeable in IT categories such as hardware, software, infrastructure, networking, cloud services, labor
• Experience in driving insights using visualization and analytics tools
• Leadership and entrepreneurial mindset

Benefits

Compensation at Accenture varies based on factors such as location, role, skill set, and experience. We offer a market-competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. For more information, visit our benefits page.

Pay

Annual salary range: $70,350 to $205,800

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

See details on our benefits page.

Contact Information

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. We also provide opportunities for continuous skill development and certification.

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Recruiting and Hiring Statement

We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive hiring process. We do not require applicants to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. We also do not discriminate against employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants.