Procurement Category Manager for Technology with French language

WHO WE ARE   

Accenture is a leading global provider of a broad range of professional services in strategy and consulting, interactive marketing, information technology and business operations services, with digital capabilities in all of these areas. With more than 800,000 employees worldwide, we serve clients in more than 120 countries. We have been operating in Slovakia since 1992 and employ more than 2,100 people in Bratislava and Košice. 

Accenture globally has ranked 6th on the Great Place to Work® World’s Best Workplaces™.  

At Accenture Slovakia, we’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work®, with standout scores in the categories Made to Feel Welcome and Amazing Culture. We also have achieved an impressive 5th place in the Najzamestnávateľ 2025 ranking within the IT & Telecommunications category. 

Come join Accenture as a Procurement Category Manager for Technology! We're looking for an experienced and motivated professional to lead our Gallia technology category operations. In this pivotal role, you'll execute both global and regional strategies at the local level, ensuring outstanding value, stakeholder satisfaction, and top-tier supplier performance. You'll drive cost savings, champion service excellence and compliance, serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, and lead the development of local category teams and initiatives.

YOUR MISSION: 

• Implement global and regional Technology category strategies locally, ensuring alignment between country targets and overall objectives .

• Lead and develop the local Procurement Plus Technology team, supporting business planning, budgeting, and strategic decision-making. 

• Drive local sourcing opportunities and actively collaborate within the global category community.

• Lead the execution of strategic procurement initiatives, ensuring effective contract implementation and utilization of preferred buying channels.

• Oversee compliance, risk management, and performance tracking by conducting market intelligence and evaluating the supplier base.

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and gather feedback to improve category performance.

• Drive value-adding initiatives and support planning of sourcing activities.

• Lead local sourcing projects from start to contract, including RFP design and competitive sourcing.

• Implement supplier KPIs and drive continuous improvement.