Sourcing Execution Specialist for IT practice

The Sourcing Execution Specialist will work as a key member of the Procurement Team within Accenture's IT/Telecoms Practice. This position will be responsible for sourcing hardware, software, professional services and telecoms for a range of clients with a focus on effective bidding of contracts and overall risk management. The Sourcing Specialist should be well versed in the procurement of services/products in multiple areas of IT and excel at providing this service for clients. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, RFP development, market assessment, risk management, strategy development, contract negotiation, contract management, and product management.

• Design and implement cost savings projects across multiple IT categories including: Hardware, Software, Professional Services, and Telecoms
• Facilitate documents and forms to complete supplier evaluations and contracting
• Engage with customers’ senior management team members to drive and communicate progress
• Perform total cost of ownership evaluations, perform supply-market research and conduct pricing audits and impact analysis for the pursuit of continuous cost improvements
• Work collaboratively with suppliers and customer stakeholders to identify and execute continuous cost and performance improvement strategies
• Document savings achieved from sourcing projects

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration or international business management or equivalent
• Procurement experience
• Exceptional project management and multi-tasking skills with the ability to manage multiple end-to-end acquisition project cycles
• Strong work ethic, high motivation and the ability to challenge the status-quo
• Significant proven competency in contracting/negotiation processes and best practices
• Solid understanding of and experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
• Process oriented with excellent communication, organization/time management and problem solving skills
• Adaptable management style to conform to the varied corporate cultures and organizational structures of our customers
• Knowledge of procurement operations
• Fluent English language and German, Italian, Dutch or French is a plus