Sourcing & Procurement Transformation Lead

We are:

We are part of a fast-moving Supply Chain organization helping Fortune 500 clients reinvent how they source, procure, and manage third parties. Our work sits at the intersection of operating model design, process reinvention, AI-enabled procurement, digital platforms, and cost transformation with deep industry context at the core.

You are:

As a manager, you will own and lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement transformation initiatives, working directly with senior leadership within Accenture Sourcing & Procurement practice and driving relationship with Energy client stakeholders (Category managers, Functional leads, VP level). Your responsibilities will span strategy, design, and execution across the following dimensions:

The Work:

Operating Model & Organization Design

• Design future-ready procurement operating models

• Define roles, governance, decision rights, and ways of working across business, procurement, and suppliers,

• Integrate AI and Agentic AI into procurement workflows to improve speed, quality, and scalability.

Process Reinvention & Digital Enablement

• Redesign core sourcing and procurement processes using a digital-first and automation-led approach,

• Identify opportunities to embed AI, analytics, and intelligent agents across business partnering, category management, sourcing, contracting, buying, and supplier management,

• Guide clients through procurement technology enablement (e.g., Work orchestration, S2P platforms, analytics).

Sourcing, Cost & Value Delivery

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and cost take-out programs across categories.

• Drive value beyond savings, including reliability, supplier performance, and risk reduction.

• Support and lead complex supplier negotiations.

Data, Insights & Performance

• Use data and analytics to identify bottlenecks, cost opportunities, and performance gaps.

• Define procurement KPIs and 360 value tracking mechanisms aligned with business outcomes / priorities.

Leadership & Client Delivery

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage delivery for one or several work streams.

• Act as a team lead accountable of team delivery, leading relationship with client stakeholders, translating pain points and strategies into executable solutions.

• Support change management and capability uplift to ensure sustainable adoption.

Here's what you need:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Sourcing, Procurement, or Supply Chain.

• Minimum 2 years of management consulting experience or equivalent internal consulting role.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If associate degree, must have a minimum of 6 years’ work experience)

Bonus Points If:

• Strong understanding of procurement operating models, sourcing, and process design.

• Proven ability to lead teams, manage clients, and deliver complex programs

• Hands-on exposure to procurement technology implementations (e.g., SAP Ariba, Oracle, Coupa).

• Experience with AI, advanced analytics, or automation in procurement contexts.

• Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement certifications.

• Proficiency with analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

• MBA or advanced degree.

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Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 05/29/2026.Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture ()

Role Location Annual Salary Range California $94,400 to $293,800

Cleveland $87,400 to $235,000

Colorado $94,400 to $253,800

District of Columbia $100,500 to $270,300

Illinois $87,400 to $253,800

Maine $80,400 to $216,200

Maryland $94,400 to $253,800

Massachusetts $94,400 to $270,300

Minnesota $94,400 to $253,800

New York $87,400 to $293,800

New Jersey $100,500 to $293,800

Virginia $87,400 to $270,300

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