Procurement Practice Manager

Overview

In this role, you will shape and evolve the HR and Professional Services strategy within Accenture’s Global Procurement for the EMEA region. You will partner with Procurement Delivery to ensure smooth day-to-day operations while driving regional strategy and supplier engagement. You will build strong stakeholder relationships, oversee demand management and analytics, and contribute to global initiatives and governance. This is a chance to influence multi-country sourcing, enable innovative procurement programs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver value.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement Market & MU strategy aligned with Global strategy for HR and Professional Services
• Support Global & Regional HR and Professional Services strategy deployment in EMEA
• Collaborate with global/regional procurement and strategic goals; participate in community calls
• Support Global V&A Process and IT Skills knowledge projects for EMEA HR & PS Delivery teams
• Manage MU community and knowledge sharing; coordinate with HR and PS leads
• Monitor HR and PS contract coverage vs. EMEA spend; identify synergies across countries
• Maintain monthly reporting for EMEA HR and PS pillar; design RFPs aligned with global/regional strategies
• Perform supplier selection and negotiate with suppliers on multi-country basis
• Promote the use of Global/Regional strategic providers; manage local supplier relationships
• Support development of global end-to-end procurement process and adapt for regional needs
• Foster team cohesion and participate in regional/global HR & PS sessions
• Lead and develop a 7 Market Unit Category Leads team to build a high-performing MU HR & PS team
• o Ensure compliance with local laws and Accenture policies

Key requirements

• Deep experience in HR and Professional Services industry with Procurement and Talent exposure
• Proven capability to understand client requirements and execute procurement strategies
• Extensive experience in sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier management
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and HR/PS industry dynamics
• Exceptional track record in stakeholder relationship management and customer satisfaction
• Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Procurement or related field (or Bachelor with strong track record)
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Strong analytical, presentation, communication, and influencing skills
• Experience with procurement tools, data analysis and contract management
• Ability to forecast demand for specialized talent (e.g., AI) and manage delivery

• Stakeholder management
• Strong communication and influencing abilities
• Collaborative and proactive teamwork
• Sourcing and procurement methodologies
• RFP design and supplier evaluation
• E-sourcing and e-auctions tools

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