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DE026568-Procurement Practice Manager
Mandaluyong City
Job No. cxo-127944-s45474
Full-time
Job Description
--ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS WHO ALREADY HAVE THE RIGHT TO LIVE AND WORK IN THIS COUNTRY ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE---
PROJECT NAME: Procurement BPO
POSITION TITLE: Procurement Practice Manager
WORK SETUP: Return to Office
OVERALL PURPOSE:
Provide procurement and product/service expertise for the spend categories in scope. Seek out procurement solutions, working in partnership with suppliers and Accenture Procurement Plus stakeholders, to deliver significant cost reduction and/or service improvement opportunities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage the Procurement Plus IT Category for PH
• Profile Category and build category plans
• Manage demand
• Perform industry and market analysis
• Develop sourcing strategies
• Screen suppliers, build selection criteria & perform supplier analysis
• Conduct RFP’s and analyze/score bids
• Build negotiation plans and execute
• Manage contract process
• Manage key supplier relationships
Purchasing Operations
Ensuring appropriate processes are in place so that:
• Purchase Requests created are in accordance with the Accenture Procurement Plus supply strategies and Accenture Policy
• Purchase Requests are issued to Supplier with required product / services specifications required for Supplier to accurately fulfill Purchase Request
• Any issues with Supplier fulfillment are managed professionally and in a timely fashion
• Invoicing issues and queries are handles competently, efficiently and effectively
• Continuous improvements to the Operational Purchasing process are sought and implemented as appropriate
People Management Responsibilities
• Lead and supervise the P+ Sourcing and Category team. Provide requirements, priorities, and feedback to offshore teams. Drive relevant portions of annual performance achievement processes. Sponsor training and career development for team members. Collaborate with HR on hiring and performance related processes. Promote positive work environment and engagement for all team members.
Technical Skills
• Specialist know-how in specific/several key categories
• Entrepreneurial view on complex tasks and clear attitude to deliver high value to internal and external clients
• Well-versed in standard procurement terms and conditions
• Quantitative skills – ability understand (or develop) pricing models and analyze/interpret commercial proposals
• Good computer literacy (e.g. Microsoft tools - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience with eSourcing tools (e.g. eRFx, eAuctions, Project and Contract Management Systems)
• Desired general knowledge of SAP, Ariba, and SAP/Fieldglass a plus
Other Expectations
• Undergraduate degree. Postgraduate degree is a plus.
• Continuous improvement and innovation mindset
• Certification in procurement or category specific qualifications is a plus
OTHERS:
Project Shift Schedule: Morning Shift
Project Rest Day: Weekends Off
Project/Team Location: Mandaluyong Robinsons Cybergate Tower 2
Qualifications
SKILL AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• At least 8 to 12 years overall strategic procurement sourcing experience; with at least 2-3 years experience in IT/Technology sourcing (1 or more of the following areas: IT Services, IT Hardware, IT Software, or Telco)
• At least 5 years leadership/managerial experience
• With experience in stakeholder management
• With excellent communication, organization time management and problem-solving skills
• Open to resources from any/all industries
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