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Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Procurement Specialist, ANS

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance or a related business field required
  • 2+ years finance related experience required
  • Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, negotiation skills and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of supply chain management

Responsibilities

  • Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies or services necessary for the operation of an establishment
  • Review and potentially optimize suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability and other relevant factors
  • Approve purchases of the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts
  • Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes

Key facts

  • Remote from: United States
  • Full time
  • Mid-level (2-5 years)
  • Procurement Specialist
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Negotiation
  • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
  • Detail Oriented
  • Communication
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Social Skills

About the company

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Accenture

Business Consulting & Services

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent and innovation-led company serving clients in more than 120 countries. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. This LinkedIn company page is moderated. When engaging with Accenture, we encourage everyone to: - Use common courtesy and be respectful of others. - Create your own original content and avoid content that you know to be fraudulent. - Never repost someone else's copyrighted work, unless you have permission. - Never post personal, identifying, or confidential information. We reserve the right to delete comments or posts we deem to be: - Profane, obscene, inappropriate, offensive, abusive material. - Spam, repeated comments and commercial messages and personal advertisements. - Discriminatory or that contain hateful speech of any kind regarding age, gender, race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. - Threats; personal attacks; abusive, defamatory, derogatory, or inflammatory language; or stalking or harassment of any individual, entity or organization. - False, inaccurate, libelous, or otherwise misleading in any way.

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryBusiness Consulting & Services
Company size10001

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Job description

You’ve Never Been Satisfied with "Good Enough."   You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you’ll do exactly that. You’ll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before.   You’ll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we’re transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future.   Because “good enough” builds the past. You’re here to build what’s next, on a team that outperforms every norm.   Visit us here to learn more about ​Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects As Accenture continues to grow, you may see a variety of new career opportunities, and depending on the role and location you may be directed to apply through Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects LLP or one of our other legal entities - Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC or Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Inc., with benefits varying by country and role, so please check with your recruiter for details.
THE WORK:
  • You'll purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies or services necessary for the operation of an establishment.
  • You´ll be responsible for buying goods and services for use by their company or organization.
  • You'll review and potentially optimize suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability and other relevant factors.
  • You'll approve purchases of the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.
  • You'll approve purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
  • You'll instruct staff on how to resolve problems related to undelivered goods.
  • You'll instruct staff on methods of negotiation, renegotiation and administration of contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
  • You'll confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
  • You'll evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.

  • HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
  • Bachelor's degree in finance or a related business field required
  • 2+ years finance related experience required

  • BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:
  • Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, negotiation skills and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to analyze financial reports, price proposals and other technical data
  • Ability to accurately document and record customer/client information
  • Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to purchasing
  • Knowledge of supply chain management
  • Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel
  •   We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.   For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement Accenture is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.   Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

    Accenture I&CP offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a 401(k) with employer match; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off and holidays; paid maternity and parental caregiver leave; adoption and surrogacy assistance; supplemental insurance plans; an employee assistance program; legal resources; and identity theft protection.

    Benefits eligibility may vary by state, country, and role. Please connect with your recruiter for more information.

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