Sourcing Project Manager with German for Manufacturing Practice

The Sourcing Project Manager will work as a key member of the Procurement Team within Accenture's Manufacturing Practice. This position will be responsible for sourcing a wide range of industrial materials and services for our clients with a focus on finding effective saving opportunities.
 
The categories in scope will be:
 

• MRO (Maintenance, Repairs and Operations).
• Packaging.
• Basic Materials.
• EEC (Engineering, Equipment and Construction or “Capex”).

 
Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, RFI/RFP development, market assessment, strategy development, contract negotiations and contract management. The Sourcing Execution Sr. Analyst will also communicate with suppliers to gather timely, accurate and complete market intelligence.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

• Design and implement cost savings projects across all categories in Manufacturing Practice: MRO, Packaging, Basic Materials and EEC.
• Build working relationships with stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with suppliers and client stakeholders to identify and execute continuous cost and performance improvement strategies.
• Prepare and lead tenders at all stages, including market research, preparation of RFI and RFP, issuing tender via Ariba eRFX tool, bid proposals evaluation, etc.
• Work with Client and Accenture Legal to establish contracting standards, negotiate to acceptable commercial position while following due client process.
• Re-negotiate existing Agreements.
• Perform total cost of ownership evaluations, perform supply-market research and conduct pricing audits and impact analysis for the pursuit of continuous cost improvements.
• Coach and develop team members in their performance and professional development.
• Contribute to the development of market intelligence insights across various sub-categories

YOUR OPPORTUNITY: 

• Expand your understanding of end-to-end sourcing management and delivery.
• Lead multiple challenging projects across industries and geographies.
• Expand and enhance supplier and client management skills.
• Gain exposure to senior level client stakeholders and build a network of professionals inside and outside of the company.
• Improve project management discipline.
• Deepen category expertise and bring added value to sourcing projects.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional team members and stakeholders to deliver significant results.

Package of benefits