You've Never Been Satisfied with "Good Enough."
You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you'll do exactly that. You'll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before.
You'll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we're transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future.
Because "good enough" builds the past. You're here to build what's next, on a team that outperforms every norm.
Visit us here to learn more about ?Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/services/infrastructure-capital-projects)
As Accenture continues to grow, you may see a variety of new career opportunities, and depending on the role and location you may be directed to apply through Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects LLP or one of our other legal entities - Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC or Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Inc., with benefits varying by country and role, so please check with your recruiter for details.
THE WORK:
You'll develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.
You'll analyze spend and define category strategies for cost optimization.
You'll identify new suppliers and sourcing opportunities and ensure alignment with company objectives and margin targets.
You'll identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers and build long-term partnerships with key vendors, while managing supplier performance, KPIs, and scorecards.
You'll negotiate contracts, pricing, and service levels and lead cost-reduction initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
You'll perform cost analysis, benchmarking, and "should-cost" modeling.
You'll drive savings through negotiations and sourcing events (RFP, RFQ, RFI) and lead commercial negotiations with suppliers.
You'll define and manage contract terms and conditions and partner with legal, finance, and risk teams for compliance.
You'll ensure favorable pricing, quality, and service agreements and work with internal stakeholders (engineering, finance, operations, etc.).
You'll translate business requirements into sourcing strategies and act as liaison between suppliers and internal teams.
You'll support product development and operational needs and assess supplier risks (financial, operational, geopolitical).
You'll ensure supply continuity and business resilience and develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
You'll monitor market trends and supply conditions and lead and mentor sourcing/procurement teams.
You'll set KPIs, goals, and performance expectations and drive capability building and talent development.
You'll guide teams through sourcing initiatives and transformations and improve sourcing processes, tools, and systems (e.g., SAP, vendor management platforms).
You'll implement best practices and standardization and drive procurement transformation initiatives that will enhance efficiency, transparency, and governance.
Onsite at client site: The work location for this role is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships.
$75,000 - $100,000 a year
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We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
Bachelor's degree
up to 7 years experience in Procurement/Purchasing
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