Procurement Sourcing Category Manager in Facilities with German

Accenture is seeking a collaborative and results-oriented Category Management Executive with sourcing and supplier management experience to help customers drive tangible results.  In this capacity, you will work with blue-chip clients with the responsibility to deliver category management services including, but not limited to, strategic sourcing, client stakeholder management, supplier performance management, and continuous cost and performance improvement. 
 
Specifically, you will:
 
 

• Identify cost/productivity improvement opportunities in Facilities Services spending across a wide array of leading companies
• Lead sourcing projects, including all key steps such as strategy development, supplier negotiation, award recommendations, business case presentations and supplier contract execution
• Design and implement cost savings projects across multiple Facilities sub-categories, including: Real Estate Services, Catering, Cleaning, Security, Repair and Maintenance, Mechanical and Electrical Services, Office Supplies, and Building Refurbishment and Fit-out.
• Develop and implement SRM practices specific to client need and supplier development strategy
• Establish, engage and manage relationship with clients (both functional stake holders and procurement) to drive strategic initiatives
• Measure and manage “suppliers’” (aka providers, agencies, etc.) performance relative to contracted service levels.
• Actively monitor and communicate category insights, trends and conduct market research for designated clients throughout contract term.
• Identify opportunities to produce savings through sourcing activities
• Develop and own the Category Plan for Property and Facilities Management category.

 
 
 The Opportunity:
 
In this role, you will have the opportunity to become a true value creator by:
 

• Demonstrating leadership on client engagements and internal opportunities
• Leading the execution of EMEA-wide sourcing strategies
• Growing category knowledge to expert levels, creating growth opportunities for team and company.
• Leading all associated delivery team members to achieve target results and customer satisfaction.

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