DE029076 - Procurement Practice Analyst

ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS WHO ALREADY HAVE THE RIGHT TO LIVE AND WORK IN THIS COUNTRY ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE--- PROJECT NAME: Procurement BPO POSITION TITLE: Procurement Practice Analyst WORK SETUP: RTO Responsibilities: The specialist will act as trusted business partner to leadership and take accountability to ensure P+ delivers on our business promises related to supplier sourcing, purchasing, payment, and supplier management. This role will handle sub-categories under Workplace & Capital Projects Commodities. Key responsibilities

Act as a business partner. Engage business and corporate function POC to understand and support deliverables and priorities.

Collaborate closely with corporate functions (e.g., Legal, HR, Geographic Services) in the delivery of P+ services.

Adopt global strategies and tools used throughout the source to payment lifecycle.

Support Sourcing and Category Lead

Leverage delivery centers for transaction processing related to sourcing support, procurement operations, payables, help desk, and reporting.

Perform sourcing and supplier management to achieve optimization of supply and best value for money solutions considering quality, speed, total cost of ownership, risk and other factors.

Sourcing and Category Management

Provide procurement and product/service expertise for the spend sub-categories in scope. Seek out procurement solutions, working in partnership with suppliers and Accenture Procurement Plus stakeholders, to deliver significant cost reduction and/or service improvement opportunities. These will include but not be limited to:

Manage demand

Perform industry and market analysis

Work with Sourcing Category Lead to develop and implement sourcing strategies

Screen suppliers, build selection criteria & perform supplier analysis

Conduct RFX and analyze/score bids

Execute negotiation plans

Manage contract process

Manage supplier relationships

Ensuring appropriate processes are in place so that:

Purchase Requests created are in accordance with the Accenture Procurement Plus supply strategies and Accenture Policy

Purchase Requests are issued to Supplier with required product / services specifications required for Supplier to accurately fulfill Purchase Request

Any issues with Supplier fulfillment are managed professionally and in a timely fashion

Invoicing issues and queries are handles competently, efficiently and effectively

Continuous improvements to the Operational Purchasing process are sought and implemented as appropriate

Well-versed in standard procurement terms and conditions

Quantitative skills – ability understand (or develop) pricing models and analyze/interpret commercial proposals

Good computer literacy (e.g. Microsoft tools - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Experience with eSourcing tools (e.g. eRFx, eAuctions, Project and Contract Management Systems)

Desired general knowledge of SAP, Ariba, and SAP/Fieldglass a plus OTHERS Project Shift Schedule: Morning Shift Project Rest Day: Weekend Project/Team Location: Cebu Filinvest Cyberzone Tower 2

SKILL AND QUALIFICATIONS: - At least 2 years experience in procurement / strategic sourcing and/or supplier management - Experience in bidding, tendering processes and negotiating - Has good comms skills - Experience in defining and implementing service levels, and delivering services within agreed SLAs - Knowledge and relevant working experience in at least (but not limited to) one of the categories below:

Facilities and Services (Primary Domain)

Contingent Labor

HR and Professional Services

Travel and Accommodation

IT & T

Marketing and Communications - Experience in operating/supporting an operational purchasing team is desirable with “Procure-to-Pay” scope is desirable