Procurement Sourcing Specialist
Accenture Brisbane
Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale.
We are a talent and innovation led company with 738,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships.
We combine our strength in technology with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. We are uniquely able to deliver tangible outcomes because of our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Accenture Song.
These capabilities, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients succeed and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.
We are a talent and innovation led company with 738,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships.
We combine our strength in technology with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. We are uniquely able to deliver tangible outcomes because of our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Accenture Song.
These capabilities, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients succeed and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.
Visit us at www.accenture.com.
What you will be doing:
As a Procurement Sourcing Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing our procurement processes and ensuring cost effective acquisition of goods and services while maintaining high quality standards. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to
- Developing Sourcing Strategies
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand business needs and develop comprehensive sourcing strategies aligned with company objectives.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, risk mitigation, and supplier consolidation.
- Supplier Identification and Evaluation
- Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities, financial stability, and ethical practices.
- Build and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers to ensure reliable and sustainable partnerships.
- Negotiation and Contract Management Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms, pricing, and contractual agreements.
- Draft, review, and finalize contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Continuously monitor supplier performance and address any issues or discrepancies.
- Cost Analysis and Budget Management
- Analyze total cost of ownership and conduct cost benefit analysis to optimize procurement decisions.
- Develop and manage procurement budgets, tracking expenses and identifying opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop strategies to mitigate them.
- Monitor geopolitical, economic, and industry trends that may impact sourcing activities, proactively addressing any challenges or disruptions.
- Continuous Improvement
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement processes, streamline workflows, and optimize resource utilization.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and best practices in strategic sourcing and procurement.
Benefits of working at Accenture:
- Holistic well-being program including health insurance
- Life & Salary Continuance Insurance
- 18 weeks paid parental leave
- Long & short-term career break opportunities
- Structured career development program
- Local and international career opportunities.
- Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace™
- Flexible Work Arrangements - centered around Accenture’s Truly Human ethos and our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people.
- We are proud to be in the top 3 of last year’s Diversity & Inclusion Index!
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