Associate Manager – Category & Supplier Governance

* Job Description

Key accountabilities:

• Provide support and input to key Category and / or Supplier Management focused deliverables (i.e., global category strategy) to ensure alignment with Accenture business priorities
• Assist with the development of annual Category and / or Supplier Management targets
• Review Category and Supplier Management related metrics and reports to ensure progress against targets
• Facilitate regular reviews with Category and Supplier Management teams to stay apprised of relevant category activities, including successes, escalations, challenges, etc.
• Facilitate periodic stakeholder reviews to evaluate stakeholder satisfaction with Category and Supplier management teams and identify opportunities for improvement
• Ideate and drive execution of continuous improvement projects to further elevate the performance of the Category and Supplier management functions in line with Accenture objectives
• Support OCEO briefing process via the compilation of 360 supplier summaries using the Balance of Trade dashboard or equivalent data source

* Job Qualifications

Skills and Experience:

• Working knowledge of Procurement policies, processes, and tools
• Strong project management skills
• 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 and MS PowerPoint

Work Experience

Minimum 5 years spend management experience and/or procurement experience · Functional experience in Category or Supplier Management strongly preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Required Skills

Procurement Performance, Procurement Strategy & Planning, Program Project Management, Supplier Relationship Management

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