Procurement Practice Specialist

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 world’s 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 content—positioning yourself as both an execution-focused practitioner and a trusted partner in shaping procurement strategies What are we looking for? Qualifications & Experience Experience: 5–7 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: Hands-on 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 imrpove 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: Bachelor’s 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 self-starter with the ability to take initiative under high-level direction; adaptable problem-solver with a passion for continuous self-learning 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 digital tools, applying enterprise-approved assistants to streamline workflows, enhance reporting, and accelerate delivery of sourcing outcomes. Contribute to market intelligence and thought leadership content, synthesizing cross-client learnings and industry research into actionable insights for both internal teams and external stakeholders. Support business development efforts, including contract assessments, due diligence, business case development, and preparation of case studies. Mentor peers and junior team members, building capability in sourcing execution, stakeholder engagement, AI literacy, procurement best practices, and Category expertise. Drive continuous improvement and innovation in procurement delivery models, sourcing practices, and supplier engagement approaches. Willingness to travel up to 50% to multiple customer locationsCommunication & Storytelling: Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to create client-facing del