ARE YOU READY to build a career at a company that can take you anywhere?Running a world class, global business of more than 500,000 people requires specialized skills and capabilities. Our Corporate Functions workforce is the lifeblood of the company and helps Accenture run like clockwork.Within the Europe Procurement Plus organization delivering for Accenture internal client, the Sourcing Specialist will be in charge of sourcing and contract management activities primarily for CEG region. The focus will be on all spend categories.The role includes the key responsibilities below:Category Strategy & plan:Implement the Global & Regional Category strategy for local projects and initiativesActively participate in category community calls and foster team spirit at local levelSourcing management:Identify with Regional Leads sourcing projects in line with the global/regional category strategiesCreate and maintain local sourcing pipeline too through spend analysis and regular stakeholders meetingSupport roll-out of global/regional sourcing initiatives within local LeadsLeverage the standard Sourcing methodology to achieve significant value in sourcing, negotiation and contractingProvide support in upfront market research and supplier identification for all sourcing projectsDraw up technical specifications for local sourcing projects based on stakeholders’ requirementsDesign and develop relevant RFP documents for projects in line with global/regional strategies; when applicable, use e-sourcing & e-auction toolsPerform supplier selection and negotiate commercial proposal with suppliersPrepare a recommendation report for stakeholders as a decision tool to help them selecting supplier(s)Award supplier(s)Contract management:Negotiate and deploy supplier’s contracts, including best practices metrics & SLA, in collaboration with Legal departmentEnsure implementation Local Country Addendum of global/regional agreementsEnsure compliance with local legislation and Accenture internal policiesManage supplier’s contract signature by both partiesStore suppliers signed contracts into contracts repository & archiving toolsBuying process:Create supplier(s) in purchasing system assessing the right buying channels (catalog, Buy on Contract, Ariba Network etc …)Promote usage of negotiated contracts and monitor adoption rate to itMaintain preferred suppliers listStakeholders managementIdentify key stakeholders for countries in scopeManage internal stakeholders’ feedback on category organization & supplier performanceProactively organize sessions with internal customers to identify value contribution opportunitiesLiaise with multiple departments (Category, Procurement, Legal, Operations) to ensure communication paths remain openProvide an escalation point for sourcing challengesSupplier managementPromote greater use of Global or Regional Strategic ProvidersManage local supplier relationships in line with Global Category and 360 Value Mgmt. strategyDeploy & adhere to global 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 requirementsKey Relationships:Regional Category LeadsLocal Business StakeholdersGU Procurement LeadLocal Procurement Sourcing TeamWHO WE´RE LOOKING FOR?Ability to understand and communicate local nuances (market, process, relationships)Comfortable working in a matrix type organizationProven knowledge of Procurement methodology and sourcing executionStrong analytical, presentation, communication (written & oral), interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skillsStrong relationship management skills and a proactive customer-focused approachForward and solution minded, team player and with high degree of self-managementAbility to manage multiple projects, adopt a flexible approach and prioritize tasks appropriatelyComfortable navigating in a multicultural and broad environment and with all levels of the organizationFluent in English, Greek nativeWHAT´S IN IT FOR YOU?Competitive salary and benefits, including but not limited to: life/health insurance, performance based bonuses, monthly vouchers, company car (depending on management level), flexible work arrangements, employee share purchase plan, TEA Accenture, parental leave, paid overtime (if needed) and various corporate discountsContinuous hard and soft skills training & development through global platforms & local academyCareer coaching and mentorship to help you manage your career and develop professionallyOngoing strengths and skills based evaluation processVarious opportunities to develop your career across a spectrum of clients, industries and projectsDiverse and inclusive cultureCorporate citizenship initiatives (access to volunteering opportunities, charity work etc.)Under our Brain Regain initiative, extra relocation benefits may applyOur new innovative mobile App, Enter Accenture Greece for Android or iOS devices is here! Once you apply for the role and your application is successful, you will receive a notification to download the app and will be able to log in by using your personalized credentials to begin the recruiting process and track your application.To learn more about Accenture, and how you will be challenged and inspired from Day 1, please visit our website accenture.com/gr-en/.The safety and well-being of our candidates and employees remain our priority. Please note that the recruitment process for opportunities in Accenture Greece will be conducted only via online format during the current periodEqual Employment Opportunity StatementAll employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
