Procurement Practice Manager

Within the Global Procurement organization delivering for Accenture internal client, the HR and Professional Services Category Lead – EMEA, will be designing, defining, evolving & innovating the HR and Professional Services strategy. Whilst ensuring day to day operations are executed, working closely with Procurement Delivery to execute.HR and Professional Services has responsibilities of building and maintaining strong business relationships with key stakeholders across the organization and support the Regional lead in the regional supplier strategy and the strategic project monitoring.In addition, HR and Professional Services is responsible to support facilitating global and local strategy, initiatives & implementations.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy ManagementHelp in setting the Market & MU strategy in alignment with Global strategySupport implementation of the Global & Regional HR and Professional Services strategy for EMEA projects and initiativesWork in alignment with global/regional Procurement and strategic goals for HR and Professional ServicesActively participate and present in HR and Professional Services community callsSupport implementation of a Global V&A ProcessSupport implementation of IT Skills knowledge project to EMEA HR and Professional Services aligned Delivery team and HR-PS TeamsManage community: Schedule team meetings, encourage synergies & knowledge sharingCollaborate with all HR and Professional Services MU Leads or membersMonitor at a EMEA level of HR and Professional Services contract coverage vs EMEA SpendManage global, regional and pillar specific stakeholder relationships, including demand management, sales/opportunities, analytics and market informationLeverage industry & market information to inform Accenture’s HR and Professional Services strategyActively participate in innovative initiativesMonitor and support high complex work in DeliveryReportingMaintain the established Monthly reporting for the EMEA HR and Professional Services pillarIdentify suppliers or groups working at a EMEA level to make synergies for all EMEA countriesSpread a common reporting and analytics basic platform for all metrics currently missingDesign and develop relevant RFP documents for projects in line with global/regional strategies; when applicable, use e-sourcing & e-auctions toolsPerform supplier selection and collaborate with EMEA & Global Lead(s) in negotiating commercial proposal with suppliers with a multi-country diffusionSupplier ManagementPromote greater use of Global or Regional Strategic ProvidersManage local supplier relationships in line with Global and 360 Value Mgmt. strategyGlobal Procurement ProcessWhen applicable, support development of global end to end procurement process, templates and toolsModify the process, as required, to meet unique regional category specific requirementsEnsure the highest level of compliance with local legislations, regulations and Accenture policiesTeam Development & CohesivenessParticipate actively in HR and Professional Services Regional & Global sessions and foster team spirit at local levelManage MU community: Schedule team meetings, encourage synergies & knowledge sharing – Manager for 7 Market Unit Category Leads – building a strong performing HR & PS MU Category TeamKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesExpert knowledge of the HR and Professional Services industry and commercial modelsVery strong in stakeholder and relationship management as well as supplier managementExpert in HR and Professional Services management, sourcing as well as project management and planningCapacity to forecast Accenture job demand (e.g. AI and related skilled workforce)Excellent knowledge of procurement and category strategy development and conveyanceProven knowledge in sourcing and procurement methodologies and conceptsAdvanced in analytics and the ability to analyze specifications and influence demandStrong capability to independently interact throughout the broader Accenture organizationStrong analytical, presentation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skillsStrong knowledge of procurement tools content and data analysisProject and process management knowledge and experienceForward, out of the box thinking and an innovative, disruptive and open mindsetAction oriented and solution minded team player with high degree of self-managementFluent in English, spoken and writtenExperience & QualificationsDeep working experience in HR and Professional Services industry, with a Procurement & ‘Talent’ experienceAbility to understand client requirements and executing Procurement strategies to meet those requirementsExtensive experience in sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier managementGood understanding of Procurement processesGood understanding of HR and Professional Services industryExceptional track record of building relationships with stakeholders that have resulted in high customer satisfactionA master’s degree with emphasis on the areas of business, economics, procurement, talent or comparable professional educationAlternatively, a bachelor’s degree with a proven multi-year track record in the above areasTravel & Working ArrangementsThis role may require travel within EMEA and globally.The majority of the role is home-based, with three days in the office preferred.About AccentureAccenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360 value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360 value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us at Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.SummaryLocation: LondonType: Full time