Procurement Technology & Sourcing Specialist with Italian

Your career is about what you want to be and who you want to be. It’s about bringing your skills, curiosity and best true self to work. 

In an era where people are critical to success, join a team that prioritizes human ingenuity and fosters a workforce where technology elevates people (not the other way around), freeing them up for more creative thinking and exciting work.
 
By being part of our team, you will work from Monday to Friday, 09:00 AM - 18:00 PM in a remote setup.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Lead Technology sourcing projects (medium – strategic complexity), including all key steps such as strategy development, supplier negotiation, award recommendations, business case presentations and supplier contract execution, and or support other team members in delivery of procurement projects;

• Work with senior level stakeholders to lead and execute strategic sourcing projects including strategy development, RFQ RFP execution, supplier negotiation, award recommendations, business case presentations and supplier contract execution;

• Communicate frequently and professionally with customer stakeholders regarding the status of the procurement aspect of the project including creation of Statement of Work and other sourcing and contracting documents;

• Ability to work closely with other internal stakeholders like Legal, Information Security, Platform Management team, Contract Managers, Supplier relationship Management teams as required by the project;

• Participate in initiatives aimed at improving productivity and efficiency to support company and account growth;

• Keep up to date with new processes technologies, look for ways to be more innovative;

• Provide accurate and useful project reports or issues status reports;

• Offer creative solutions to support sourcing projects and achieve desired results;

• Ensure the consistent delivery of sourcing services that meet and exceed savings targets;

• Establish and cultivate key client stakeholder relationships across organizations, building trust and support for each sourcing projects;

• Delivers reports on performance and targets achievements;

• Collaborate with and support projects and initiatives involving other procurement categories and geographies;

• Suggest automation options where possible, using existing Accenture toolsets;

• Suggest process improvements across the whole of Procurement Plus.

Skills that make your work successful:

• Fluent in English and Italian (minimum B2);

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, procurement, or comparable professional education;

• Minimum of 3 years experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, procurement and supplier management;​

• Proven knowledge of Procurement methodology and sourcing execution with demonstrated success negotiating complex purchasing agreements in this category;

• Proven experience in sourcing and contract negotiation;

• Excellent relationship management and communication skills;

• Ability to work in a matrix organization and manage multiple projects;

• Tech affinity to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and systems.

Employee Benefits – Be well, work well, live well

Be at your physical best & take advantage of additional financial support

• Flexible medical & dental subscription plan with Regina Maria;

• Nutrition counselling & Wellness subscriptions (7Card, Worldclass, SanoPass, or other providers);

• Benefit Online platform for gift vouchers, transportation passes, vacation, cultural activities and many others;

• Discount on Accenture shares through Employee Shares Purchase Plan;

• Referral bonus, depending on the career level of the job opening;

• Life insurance for you and your loved ones.

Follow your purpose

• 23 vacation days with our loyalty scheme, granting additional days: 1 extra day after 2 years, another after 5 years, and an additional day every 3 years until reaching a total of 30 vacation days;

• Additional private pension plan, starting the second month of employment;

• Flexible working hours depending on project specifics;

• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities;

• Communities of interest: sport, volunteering, and employees' resources groups (parents, mental health allies, Pride, disability, expats).

Care for you and your loved ones

• Psychological and psychotherapy counselling support;

• Premium access to well-being apps (Calm and Wysa);

• Children educational reimbursement;

• Support for adoption & psychological, financial and legal sessions for everyone in your household.

At the heart of change, there is a great human. Bring your ideas, ingenuity and passion and be part of our team!

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