Skill required: Sourcing - Sourcing

Designation: Delivery Lead Manager

Qualifications:Any Graduation

Years of Experience:13-18 Years

About Accenture

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security.Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services, and Accenture Song— all powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 784,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us at www.accenture.com

What would you do

Minimum of 7 years of experience of multiple Logistics categories, including: Courier, distributor, transportation, warehouse management.
Minimum 7 years in a client facing role
Bachelor's Degree, MBA or Equivalent
Ability to effectively lead formal strategic sourcing efforts related to Logistics materials and services
Ability to interface with customers and suppliers via strong written and verbal communications skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Formal training and/or experience in strategic sourcing
Proficiency in spreadsheet software (e.g. Microsoft Excel) and presentation software (i.e. Microsoft PowerPoint What are we looking for The Procurement Category Lead will have deep Logistics sourcing and supplier management experience to help customers drive tangible results. In this capacity, you will work directly with an Accenture customer/s in Europe with responsibility for delivering category management services including, but not limited to, strategic sourcing, client stakeholder management, supplier performance management, and continuous cost and performance improvement. Roles and Responsibilities:
Design and implement cost savings projects across multiple Logistics sub-.
Engage with customers senior management team members to drive and communicate progress.
Collaborate with external / internal clients to develop strategic category plans.
Develop and manage sourcing pipeline, continuous improvement initiatives and ensure procurement solutions are addressing related client metrics and contracted SLAs for designated Category.
Implement supplier performance management and contract management metrics and guidance, and manage procurement processes in addition to spend, market intelligence and, financial analyses for designated clients. Assigned to highly or medium complexity situations.
Measure and manage suppliers (aka providers, agencies, etc.) performance relative to contracted service levels
Develop, own, manage and update Category Plans, including sourcing pipeline.
Develop and implement SRM practices specific to client need and supplier development strategy
Implement and support enforcement of buying and contracting processes
Actively monitor and communicate category insights, trends and conduct market research for designated clients throughout contract term.
Establish, maintain and manage relationship with clients (both functional stake holders and procurement)
Effectively raise issues/concerns before they arise and present options for resolution specific to client relationships
Work with Client Delivery to ensure that services are delivered in accordance with contractual / service level obligations
Ensure that services are provided within assigned budgets and timelines; take action necessary to address any issues
Provide input to Accenture best practices