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Managing Consulting Manager - Sourcing and Procurement

Managing Consulting Manager - Sourcing and Procurement

Accenture Southeast AsiaKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
8 days ago
Job description

Join to apply for the GN SC&O Procurement Manager role at Accenture Southeast Asia

Overview

Join to apply for the GN SC&O Procurement Manager role at Accenture Southeast Asia .

Responsibilities

  • Deliver sourcing and procurement engagements in the areas of strategic cost reduction, sourcing optimization, procurement transformation, including but not limited to
  • Define and execute sourcing optimization initiatives such as direct / indirect / capex sourcing, cost take-out, category management, should-cost modeling, procure-to-pay transformation, spend management solutions, etc.
  • Identify, evaluate and prioritize sourcing opportunities through in-depth spend analysis, market research, etc.
  • Work collaboratively with other team members to identify key insights and profit-growth opportunities
  • Implement and execute ideas, capturing tangible improvement to the bottom line
  • Support execution of various stages of strategic cost reduction, zero based budgeting and operations value transformation programs
  • Support in business development activities such as responding to proposal requests, conducting roadshows / demos, staffing management, people engagement, asset development, etc.
  • Address both strategic and operational supply chain issues within Sourcing and Procurement
  • Driving, supervising and reviewing technology diagnosis and value assessments to identify value creation opportunities for clients
  • Guiding team through problem definition, issue identification and work plan development using problem solving principles and past experience
  • Work effectively within groups of highly talented individuals and contribute to the development and implementation of strategies (e.g. category management, spend analyses, reverse auctions, supplier contract management, contract negotiations, etc.)
  • Manage the collection and analysis of large amounts of data, develop key insights / findings, and propose solutions to various Supply Chain issues.
  • Gather client requirements, such as spend, other accounting data, etc.
  • Facilitate compliance to sourcing processes.
  • Identify and maximize addressable spend.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of progressive industry and / or consulting experience in related industry : preferably in Automotive, IT / High-tech, Industrial / Consumer Goods, Banking and Finance, Retail / General Merchandising Store (GMS), Logistics Services
  • Ability to define and execute end-to-end sourcing and procurement processes including category management and procurement analytics, supplier management, sourcing, contracts & order / goods receipt / invoice management
  • Strong technical understanding of factors driving pricing and possess experience in direct negotiations with suppliers
  • Excellent data analytics, data interpretation and insights finding skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills, ability to think on their feet and able to develop creative solutions
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Cross-cultural competence with an ability to thrive in a dynamic environment
  • Demonstrate strong ability to interpret business case solutions into quantifiable customer values
  • Should be diplomatic, flexible, and have a good team approach
  • Demonstrate a strong track record of solving complex business issues and delivering client satisfaction
  • Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

  • Full-time
  • Job function

  • Strategy / Planning and Consulting
  • Industries

  • Business Consulting and Services
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