Supply Chain & Operations Manager (Sourcing & Procurement)

Supply Chain & Operations Manager (Sourcing & Procurement)

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Job Role: Strategy & Consulting – Supply Chain & Operations Manager (Sourcing & Procurement)

Location: London

Career Level: Manager

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing strategy, consulting, technology, and operations services with digital capabilities across more than 40 industries. We operate through a vast network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centres, serving over 120 countries with 738,000+ employees. We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and creating lasting value for our clients and communities.

Supply Chain & Operations is a strategic and consulting practice focused on transforming supply chains and operations through human-centered, data-driven approaches that emphasize customer centricity, zero-based thinking, and responsible practices. This role offers opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies, develop new skills, and grow within a vibrant, innovative culture.

We seek a Manager with strong advisory consulting experience and a background in sourcing & procurement projects. The team supports clients in addressing critical business issues such as procurement transformation, cost reduction, sourcing optimization, contract management, digital procurement, and ERP transformations.

In our team, you will:

• Learn industry-leading strategies and provide actionable insights to top organizations, addressing C-suite priorities.
• Enable Sourcing & Procurement capabilities by working with global companies to solve issues like procurement transformation, strategic cost reduction, and ERP-led projects.
• Support procurement digitalization efforts, including systems like SAP Ariba, Oracle, and Coupa.
• Analyze procurement workflows, identify inefficiencies, and optimize sourcing strategies.
• Build client relationships with senior executives and collaborate on business development efforts.
• Mentor junior team members and foster a high-performing team environment.

Required skills and experience:

• 5-8 years of consulting experience, or up to 10 years without a consulting background, ideally from top-tier firms or large organizations.
• Experience in procurement sourcing, contract management, cost reduction, and ERP transformations, with knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes and digital disruption technologies like RPA, IoT, Blockchain, and analytics.
• Proven track record in operational excellence, continuous improvement, and Lean Six Sigma certifications (Green Belt or higher).
• Ability to analyze client challenges, develop strategic business cases, and manage project delivery effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead teams and foster client relationships.

What’s in it for you:

Competitive salary, benefits including up to 30 days\’ vacation, private medical insurance, and additional leave for charitable work. Flexibility and mobility are required for onsite client engagement. The role offers significant career growth, training, and exposure to innovative technologies.

Additional details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Strategy, Planning, and Consulting
• Industries: IT Services and Consulting

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