Supply Chain & Operations Manager (Sourcing & Procurement)

Job Role: Strategy & Consulting - Supply Chain & Operations Manager (Sourcing & Procurement)

Location: London

Career Level: Manager

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As a team

Supply Chain & Operations is a major functionally-oriented strategy & consulting practice: we help our clients reimagine and transform tomorrow's supply chains and operations to positively impact business, society, and the planet. We do this through a human-centred and data driven approach that encourages our people and clients to continuously innovate and generate significant, sustainable global impact. Built on the three pillars of customer centricity, Zero-Based mindset, and responsible operations & organizations, this is what we call the Intelligent Supply Chain.

You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways

If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you. As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job.

Supply Chain & Operations is seeking to recruit a Manager with strong advisory consulting experience and a history of sourcing & procurement projects. The Sourcing & Procurement community is one of the key components of Accenture's Supply Chain & Operations service line within Strategy & Consulting that operates across industry groups.

In our team you will

Learn at the forefront of the industry, provide actionable insights to the world's top organisations, helping them address priority C-suite issues with strategies and improvements they can execute with speed and at scale
Work in a central role enabling our Sourcing & Procurement capabilities in working with some of the best global companies in the world, responsible for helping the CPO, and their business partners, address some of the critical business issues faced today, including:
Procurement Transformation (Operating Model, Process Design, etc.)
Strategic Cost Reduction (Zero Based Spend)
Direct & Indirect Sourcing Optimisation
Contract Management (Compliance, Contract Lifecycle Management, etc.)
Intelligent Procurement (Technology Strategy, Systems Implementation, etc.)
Responsible and Resilient Procurement (Risk, Performance, Innovation, Diversity, Sustainability)
Mergers and Acquisitions (Pre and Post Merger Integration)
Large-scale ERP Transformation (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
Procurement and sourcing processes evaluation to identify inefficiencies, gaps, and opportunities for cost reduction.

In this role you will

Deliver key projects within the Sourcing & Procurement group to formulate and execute strategic cost reduction, procurement transformations, and large-scale ERP-led transformation programmes
Support end-to-end strategy to implementation of procurement's digital and analytics capabilities, including but not limited to SAP Ariba, Oracle, Coupa, Jaggaer, iValua, etc.
Drive sourcing & procurement transformations in line with client's business challenges:
Create capabilities (process/tools/people) in line with the future operating model
Analyse and model financial data to support large scale cost reduction programmes, utilising functional and cost category benchmarks, process definitions and enterprise value targeting tools
Help clients improve their ability to drive business outcomes through digital planning, reporting, and analytics
Help clients harness digital and emerging technology solutions to power their operational strategies (including via RPA, IoT, Blockchain, Analytics, AI)
Offer functional consulting within at least one S/4HANA or ERP supply chain area, applying SAP solutions to drive business value
Document and analyse procurement workflows to identify inefficiencies, optimize supplier interactions, and improve procurement cycles. Skilled in using process mapping tools to streamline sourcing strategies, reduce lead times, and enhance overall procurement performance.
Refine and optimise the client's ability to organise and analyse financial, operational and external information to create substantial shareholder value
Maintain an understanding of advancements in technology and innovations which are happening across digital, analytics, the Procurement ecosystem and broader marketplace
Establish and strengthen client relationships with the CPO, as well as COO, CFO and Supply Chain executives
Collaborate in business development efforts by supporting the preparation of sales proposals and RFP responses, highlighting the value Accenture SC&O brings to clients.
Lead and mentor junior team members, helping to develop their skills and capabilities while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

We are looking for experience in the following skills:

Analyse client challenges, understand the financial performance links between operations, supply chain, and corporate results, and support the development of strategic business cases.
Support the origination of new work and contribute to the sales process by assisting in proposal development and client engagement.
Manage project delivery, overseeing the execution of medium to large-scale supply chain and operations initiatives.
Maintain and foster strong client relationships, with a focus on mid-to-senior level stakeholders.
Strong ability to think strategically and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable business outcomes for clients.
Capability to structure solutions, communicate clearly and effectively, and present findings to both internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to contribute to the development of new concepts and innovative solutions that address client needs.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proven ability to deliver compelling presentations.
Lead and mentor project teams, ensuring high performance and effective collaboration

Set yourself apart

5-8 years consulting (or up to 10 years if no consulting background) experience including: delivery to agreed scope, time scales and budgets from a top tier consulting company or blue-chip organisation
Functional experience should include some of the following: direct or indirect materials/SG&A (Technology, Marketing, Travel, Facilities, Professional Services, etc.) sourcing, contract & supplier management, cost takeout, procure-to-pay, third party risk management, sustainable procurement
Experience in SAP transformations or other large-scale ERP led business transformation
An in-depth understanding of the intricacies of supply chain processes and the impact of ERP solutions on these processes to identify opportunities and develop a robust business case
Proven expertise in Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement, with formal Lean Six Sigma training (Green Belt, Black Belt, or higher) and a track record of driving measurable improvements in process efficiency, cost reduction, and performance optimization.
Procurement technology and digital disruptor awareness, including but not limited to SAP Ariba, Coupa, Jaggaer, iValua, intelligent automation, Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain and analytics; other specific systems / applications relevant from previous experience
Experience working in one or more of Consumer Goods, Communications, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Energy, Utilities, Manufacturing, High-Tech (including Aerospace & Defence), Chemical & Natural Resources, Life Sciences and Logistics

What's in it for you

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary and car allowance, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes up to 30 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! For senior roles additional bonus and equity awards are available.

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.

Closing Date for Applications: 1/10/2025

Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

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Supply Chain & Operations Manager (Sourcing & Procurement) | London, UK

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