Procurement Practice Senior Analyst

Skill required: Procurement Operations - Procurement Management

Designation: Procurement Practice Senior Analyst

Qualifications:Any Graduation

Years of Experience:5 to 8 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

• Leads a team of associates handling PR-to-PO conversion and Spot Buy processes. Ensures operational efficiency, compliance, and timely delivery of procurement services. Drives process improvements and stakeholder engagement. What are we looking for
• Bachelors degree; MBA preferred.
• 4-6 years in procurement operations, with 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Technical Skills: Expertise in ERP systems and Spot Buy tools.
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills. Roles and Responsibilities:
• Team Leadership:
• Supervise daily operations of PR-to-PO and Spot Buy processes.
• Allocate workload and monitor SLA adherence.
• Coach and mentor team members.
• Process Oversight:
• Validate complex PRs and approve exceptions.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and SOX controls.
• Monitor PO acknowledgment and supplier confirmations.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Act as escalation point for requesters and suppliers.
• Collaborate with sourcing teams for Spot Buy negotiations.
• Reporting & Analysis:
• Prepare performance dashboards and KPI reports.
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Drive automation and digital adoption (Ariba Spot Buy, Coupa workflows).
• Recommend best practices for efficiency and compliance.
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