Supplier Relationship Associate Manager

Organization: Corporate Functions
Location: US Negotiable

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Job Description:

Client and business-centricity is a core value for 360 Partnerships. The 360 Supplier Relationship Management (360 SRM) function plays a critical role in enabling the 360 Partnerships tower, and the broader Procurement Plus (P+) function, to identify and manage its key third party relationships. The supplier ecosystem plays a key role in Accenture’s ability to operate efficiently and effectively internally, and to deliver upon our client commitments. Through fit-for-purpose governance and outcome-oriented engagement with Accenture’s suppliers, the 360 SRM team enables the business to meet its internal and client-objectives. The SRM Specialist will be responsible for managing a portfolio of suppliers and maximizing their value add to Accenture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage portfolio of existing suppliers in line with 360 SRM framework across all required dimensions, incl. performance, risk, contractual compliance and innovation

• Coordinate and lead a team (back office) to deliver to the scope of the program

• Facilitate Supplier Business Reviews as well as regularly scheduled meetings to ensure alignment between Accenture (incl. all impacted stakeholders) and supplier

• Facilitate Innovation Sessions using design thinking methodology and leading innovation projects/pilots

• Act as point of escalation for supplier-related issues and drive resolution

• Act as internal SME for questions related to supplier scope and utilization across Accenture

• Facilitate segmentation process for net new suppliers and refresh segmentation for existing suppliers to account for changing dynamics of relationship

• Onboard new suppliers to 360 SRM program, if required per outcome of segmentation exercise

• Support SRM team with realization of 360 Center of Excellence objectives linked to client / business, margin, sustainability and co-innovation

• Contribute to the development and/or continued evolution of SRM team framework and assets

Work Requirements

• This position is required to travel less than 25%

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years supplier management experience

• Minimum 2 years operational procurement experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Flexible Workforce/Contractors category expertise

• Contracting / negotiations expertise

• Risk management experience

Professional Skills:

• Strong cross-functional and cross-geography collaboration skills

• Experience working in virtual teams

• Ability to influence peers and stakeholders, including at a senior leadership level

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment

• Demonstrated ability to proactively and independently lead delivery of operational activities

• Ability to drive or support transformational change

• Solid project management skills

• Demonstrated leadership in professional setting; either military or civilian

• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting; either military or civilian

Pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Act, if you are located in Colorado, the expected salary range for this role is $68,800-$111,699 and information on benefits offered is here. If you are not located in Colorado, the salary range may be different.

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