Skill required: Procure to Pay - Sourcing and Procurement Strategy

Designation: Procure to Pay Operations Analyst

Qualifications:BCom/Master of Business Administration/CA Inter

Years of Experience:3 to 5 years

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What would you do The Procurement Operations Analyst will be aligned to Accenture's fastest growing business segment, Accenture Operations. The Procurement Operations Analyst integrates the various purchasing functions ranging from the front end/short term strategic activities of sourcing and auction services to the back end/long term activities of TCO driven category management, procurement transaction processing, and procurement enablement. In this role, you will serve multiple clients across industries providing an unmatched opportunity to gain perspective and build a solid platform for career growth. You will build exceptional client relationship management skills while working in a team environment. You will develop strong project management skills and grow analytical problem solving capabilities. Business Process Services professionals work on projects across a range of business processes, business applications and information technology. They may provide technology services, such as application management, infrastructure management and systems integration, or they may deliver business process services, including finance and accounting, procurement and human resources. Depending on the role, Business Process Services professionals may be based at a client's office or in one of Accenture's 50 delivery centers around the world. The Procurement Operations Analyst will be aligned to Accenture's fastest growing business segment, Accenture Operations. The Procurement Operations Analyst integrates the various purchasing functions ranging from the front end/short term strategic activities of sourcing and auction services to the back end/long term activities of TCO driven category management, procurement transaction processing, and procurement enablement.

What are we looking for

Bachelor's Degree
Minimum of 1 years of experience in a strategic sourcing, procurement, and or supply chain function
Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Procurement
Strong analytical skills spend analysis, savings opportunity assessment
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Eagerness to contribute in a team oriented environment
Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
Desire to work in an information systems environment Behavioral & Soft Skills
Excellent stakeholder communication and follow up skills
Strong attention to detail and risk awareness
Ability to manage work under tight SLA timelines
Willingness to learn and adapt in a high compliance, evolving domain
Comfortable working in US time zones / global operations
Experience in Procurement Operations, Finance Operations, Vendor Management, Risk & Compliance, or Third Party Risk
Exposure to SSPA / data protection / privacy / security controls is a strong plus
Willingness to complete SSPA-related certifications (sponsored, where applicable)
Experience supporting Microsoft or large global enterprises is advantageous
Requires judgment, interpretation, and supplier negotiation, not just processing Roles and Responsibilities:
Provide daily support to a team lead
Provide process and transaction support
Execute the spot buying process for general, low to mid-level spend categories
Manage specifications, using the client-specified standards and agreement templates, for the provision of specific goods or services in line with the business needs of the client
Strive for best value for money options, through execution of a standardized spot buying processes, use of appropriate spot buy tools and negotiations
Completion of quoting process including supplier selection from pre-selected suppliers
Completion of buying process initiated by the user including supplier selection from pre-selected suppliers
Accountable for maintaining quality and service standards to support the overall Accenture-Client relationship and to deliver continuous improvement
Understand incoming requests, check quality requirements, follow up with requester where required (by phone, email) to ensure specifications are clear to select the best spot buying options
Where required, make new supplier proposals and align with Procurement Business Partner on client side
Identify potential vendors and obtain quotes as needed, per client's policy
Research and identify potential vendors and recommend alternative qualified vendors to requestors to drive client's savings, relationship leverage, vendor base optimization, and compliance as part of the spot buying or tactical buying process
Update requisition / PO creation process
Proven ability to work independently and as a team member
Excellent communication skills written and verbal including formal presentation skills (needs to be able to build relationships over the phone without meeting suppliers / customers on a regular basis)
Good organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills
Adaptable communication ability to conform to the varied corporate cultures and organizational structures of our customers
The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated independent self-starter who thrives on challenge and delivering exceptional results
The ideal candidate must possess a desire to learn and deliver as a true team player
Functional Skills
Strong understanding of supplier onboarding, compliance, and procurement governance
Knowledge of data privacy, information security, and third party risk management
Experience working with compliance portals / dashboards / procurement tools
Ability to interpret policy and translate it into operational actions
High ownership and accountability
One step ahead of transactional buying roles