Skill required: Procure to Pay - Sourcing and Procurement Strategy

Designation: Procure to Pay Operations Associate

Qualifications:BCom/Master of Business Administration/CA Inter

Years of Experience:1 to 3 years

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What would you do Accenture is seeking a Procurement Operations Associate to support various indirect purchases for our customers. In this capacity, you will be based out of one of our delivery centers and will have frequent interaction with team members and customers in the execution of projects. These projects will help customers achieve significant value in the form of improved pricing, quality, delivery, and supplier performance. 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.

What are we looking for Basic Qualifications: A bachelor's degree or equivalent

Procurement experience
FAR based purchasing experience a plus
SAP experience a plus
Exposure to procurement operations life cycle including knowledge of procurement systems, PO creation and processing, contracting, and supplier invoicing
Exceptional multi-tasking skills
Solid understanding of and experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis
Proficiency with Excel and Access
Excellent communication, organization/time management and problem solving skills
Project management skills
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 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 Roles and Responsibilities:
Provide day to day buying and tactical sourcing services at the customer Procurement Operations center
Additional responsibilities include supporting the Analysts and Specialists, resolving complex tactical issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Apply tactical sourcing for savings generation on non-routine purchases
Execute processes in compliance with the Procurement Operations Playbook standards; provide support for the order through the entire transaction
Manage individual compliance issues directly with customer stakeholders, escalating if issues are systematic
Ensure customer quality and timeliness requirements are met through each executed purchase order
Understand and apply the end-to-end process for tactical procurement
Ability to share and educate others on tactical purchasing knowledge
Assist special team projects as needed
Develop category knowledge through daily execution and management across a broad category space
Strong sourcing capabilities
Develop team leadership skills
Develop customer relationship management skills
High ownership and accountability
One step ahead of transactional buying roles
Requires judgment, interpretation, and supplier negotiation, not just processing, BCom,Master of Business Administration,CA Inter