01Overview
Skill required: Sourcing - Sourcing
Designation: Procurement Practice Specialist
Qualifications: BBA/Master of Business Administration
Years of Experience: 7 to 11 years
About Accenture
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services, and Accenture Song all powered by the worlds largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 784,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com
What would you do
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented sourcing professional to deliver sourcing projects within the Source-to-Contract (S2C) lifecycle. You will combine analytical expertise, business judgment, and stakeholder engagement to support project outcomes and drive measurable business value. In this role, you will leverage deep expertise in Category to support the design of sourcing strategies, conduct supplier and market analyses, and execute sourcing events that align with client goals for cost, quality, and service. You will also champion the practical application of AI and digital tools to streamline workflows, accelerate execution, and improve accuracy across sourcing activities. As an emerging advisor, you will collaborate with clients, suppliers, and cross-functional teams, contribute to business development pursuits, and begin building thought leadership contentpositioning yourself as both an execution-focused practitioner and a trusted partner in shaping procurement strategies
What are we looking for
Qualifications & Experience Experience: 57 years of strategic sourcing, category management, and/or consulting experience, with demonstrated expertise in Category, including engaging with key suppliers, and the flexibility to adapt across multiple spend areas. Sourcing & Procurement Expertise: Handson experience supporting category strategy development, executing sourcing events, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations; proven ability to balance execution excellence with emerging advisory responsibilities. AI Literacy: Demonstrate the ability to efficiently and responsibly use AI in day to day work, including the following. Please note candidates with Source to Contract experience are welcome, even if they have not used AI tools in your work; candidates without direct experience are expected to have an ability to adopt new methods that improve speed, quality and risk management in sourcing and contracting. All candidates should approach AI with curiosity, structured thinking and a willingness to challenge old ways of working. Practical, consistent use of enterprise AI assistants to complete core S2C tasks with sound judgment and quality control. Education: Bachelors degree required (or equivalenl) Ability to prepare and refine documents for effective AI use (e.g., reformatting tables, flattening tracked changes, converting scans/PDFs, adding headers/context) so assistants can parse them reliably. Market & Analytical Skills: Strong numeric and text-based analytical ability; experience conducting financial and commercial analysis of supplier contracts and proposals; ability to translate data into actionable recommendations. Leadership & Collaboration: Independent contributor capable of managing own workstreams; experience mentoring peers or junior colleagues in sourcing execution, AI literacy, procurement practices, and Category expertise. Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled at building trust with suppliers and stakeholders; able to tailor communications for executives, functions, and external partners. Project Management: Adept at prioritizing and managing multiple projects in dynamic, fast-paced environments; able to operate independently while contributing effectively in shared services and matrixed structures. Behaviors: Strong critical thinker and selfstarter with the ability to take initiative under high-level direction; adaptable problemsolver with a passion for continuous selflearning and growth.
Roles and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities / The Work Execute sourcing initiatives across the S2C lifecycle, including supplier outreach, RFx events, negotiations, award recommendations, and contract execution. Develop and support category strategies, roadmaps, and pipelines by leveraging market intelligence, supplier research, and financial/commercial analyses to align with client business goals. Perform financial and commercial analyses of supplier proposals and contracts to inform negotiation strategies, optimize outcomes, and provide advisory recommendations. Champion the use of AI and .
