What you will be doing:

　　Manage the P+ Technology category for the assigned MUs and Domain:

　　Set stakeholder objectives and obtain ownership buy-in

　　Assess impact of Domain and MUs changing requirements, including legislation and policies

　　Actively support roll-out of Global/Market category development initiatives

　　Support strong and robust procurement and category infrastructure aimed at optimizing activities

　　Create Market Domain or MU stakeholder and supplier relationships by having regular executive meetings and/or being included in executive staff meetings/reviews

　　Ensure execution and measure of the yearly action plans to improve the category performance

　　Actively participate in category community calls and foster team spirit and collaboration

　　Adopt a cross-category mindset and share Technology knowledge & best practices with team members from other categories.

　　Ensure implementation of procurement initiatives and sourcing agreements:

　　Lead and support strategic category management and procurement activities

　　Support Global/Market/MU category execution by setting implementation plans and measurements/reporting

　　Identify, support and implement other improvement initiatives e.g. specification optimization

　　Promote the use of contracts and buying channels according to category strategies

　　Manage supplier and customer relationships:

　　Manage supplier relationships in line with both the Global/Market category and 360 Center of Excellence Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) strategies

　　Develop and maintain effective strategic relationships with key internal customers and stakeholders

　　Manage internal customer feedback on category organization & supplier performance

　　Proactively organize sessions with internal customers to identify value contribution opportunities

　　Ensure that input from stakeholders is considered in the category strategy and sourcing processes

　　Engage as a key escalation point and work to successfully resolve Global/Market and local issues

　　Perform category management and sourcing activities for projects on a Market Domain & MU level:

　　Manage the category strategy implementation/execution for Market Domain projects and initiatives

　　Design and develop relevant RFP documents for projects in line with Global/Market/Domain strategies

　　Determine best source for negotiating agreements with suppliers and incorporate best practice metrics for agreements

　　Involve the business for actions related to supplier base optimization, KPI implementation and SRM

　　Drive deep market intelligence into all aspects of the value proposition

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

　　Expert in P+ Technology Category Management and strategic sourcing as well as project management and planning

　　Good knowledge of procurement and category strategy development and conveyance

　　Proven knowledge in sourcing and procurement methodologies and concepts

　　Proven knowledge of the global business units and Accenture go-to-market landscape including commercial models

　　Strong in executive communication and persuasion

　　Very strong in stakeholder and relationship management as well as supplier management

　　Strong in Technology category risk and compliance management

　　Strong capability to independently interact throughout the broader Accenture organization

　　Strong analytical, presentation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills

　　Strong knowledge of procurement tools content and data analysis

　　Project and process management knowledge and experience

　　Forward looking, out of the box thinking and an innovative, disruptive and open mindset

　　Action oriented and solution minded team player with high degree of self-management

　　Ability to manage multiple projects, adopt a flexible approach and prioritize tasks appropriately

　　Comfortable navigating in a multicultural environment across different time zones

　　Fluent in English, spoken and written plus ideally in a key language spoken in the assigned MU

　　To be successful in this role you will have:

　　A Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis on the areas of business, economics, procurement, Information Technology, or comparable professional education

　　Proven multi-year track record in the Information Technology industry and solid procurement background

　　Overall 10-12 years of work experience with a minimum of at least 8 years working experience in similar or adequate roles in procurement environment, with project and people management elements

　　Minimum 3 years of experience working with senior executives to implement and manage initiatives in a highly complex matrix organization