Accenture
Sourcing & Procurement IT Management Consultant
Accenture - Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Accenture Sourcing & Procurement is growing and seeking to enhance our IT Center of Excellence with someone who fits our strong and vibrant culture. We are looking for a driven professional who is committed to building a great business and to having a seat at the table in making key decisions and influencing their career.
Whether identifying opportunities to reduce clients’ costs and environmental impacts or proposing innovative solutions that curb the effect of soaring prices and longer lead times, Accenture’s Sourcing & Procurement team delivers tangible business results for our clients – while also enhancing the employee experience, customer satisfaction, and community impact.
As an IT Management Consultant, you will have a dedicated focus on Accenture’s IT Center of Excellence to support all aspects of client-facing IT sourcing and cost optimization projects. You will be expected to work closely with clients and suppliers to drive project initiatives and will lead consulting, problem solving, project management and data analysis that will be the basis for strategic client decision making. Further, you will play an important role in deepening the expertise of Accenture’s IT Center of Excellence and capturing knowledge to support business development opportunities while helping scale Accenture’s IT capabilities.
The ideal candidate possesses some experience and exposure to IT procurement and/or negotiations across areas such as IT Services & Labor, IT Infrastructure, IT Software, and Telecommunications. While depth in all areas is not expected at this level, you will be expected to infuse Accenture’s Sourcing & Procurement consulting business with any existing knowledge and to build upon your current IT Procurement base by demonstrating a strong aptitude for learning.
Typical responsibilities include:
Project Execution Create robust sourcing strategies and recommendations Provide IT thought leadership and benchmarking Synthesize disparate data sources into insights and clear deliverables Work together with clients to identify and interpret key project requirements Develop and nurture relationships with client stakeholders Facilitate development of project plans and overall project management to ensure effective delivery of client project work and client deliverables Coordinate with subject matter experts within and outside of the firm Work with contractors, consultants, and internal /external resources to align priorities, accomplish objectives, and satisfy all stakeholders Contribute to the IT Center of Excellence’s strategic decisions and direction Exhibit integrity in decisions and firm relationships Achieve excellence and dependability through the execution of projects and initiatives Business Development Support sales calls Develop sales-support materials Provide IT thought leadership Support development and review of client IT Spend summaries Work with team to identify and assess opportunities for savings and cost optimization through various IT sourcing levers Practice Development Create and curate deliverable content (POV slides, case studies, whitepapers, etc.) to capture IT category knowledge and ultimately support internal knowledge share and business development Develop and execute strategies to aggregate data for ongoing benchmarking, insight generation, and data analysis Assist with ongoing development and management of intellectual capital Here’s what you need:
Minimum 3 years of relevant business experience Procurement and sourcing experience, including exposure to IT negotiations Strong experience with Microsoft Office (Excel & PowerPoint) products, including the ability to develop and interpret complex analytical models and ad-hoc reports A bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field Bonus points if:
You have proven client-facing skills and are proficient at building and nurturing client relationships You excel at planning and managing multiple projects, tasks, and initiatives simultaneously Strong communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to present comfortably to senior executives Strong analytical skills You have deep IT category and procurement expertise in one or more of the following – hardware, software, infrastructure, networking, cloud services, labor Comfortable in an entrepreneurial, performance-driven environment and a capacity for innovation and process improvement Prior experience in driving insights using visualization tools (i.e., Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx) and analytics tools (i.e., Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics) You have earned an MBA or equivalent graduate degree Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York or Washington as set forth below. Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $63,800 to $205,800 Colorado $63,800 to $177,800 District of Columbia $68,000 to $189,300 Illinois $59,100 to $177,800 Minnesota $63,800 to $177,800 Maryland $59,100 to $164,600 New York $59,100 to $205,800 Washington $68,000 to $189,300 #LI-NA-FY25 What We Believe
We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation. 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. Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Requesting An Accommodation
Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 (877) 889-9009, send us an email or speak with your recruiter. Other Employment Statements
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
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Project Execution Create robust sourcing strategies and recommendations Provide IT thought leadership and benchmarking Synthesize disparate data sources into insights and clear deliverables Work together with clients to identify and interpret key project requirements Develop and nurture relationships with client stakeholders Facilitate development of project plans and overall project management to ensure effective delivery of client project work and client deliverables Coordinate with subject matter experts within and outside of the firm Work with contractors, consultants, and internal /external resources to align priorities, accomplish objectives, and satisfy all stakeholders Contribute to the IT Center of Excellence’s strategic decisions and direction Exhibit integrity in decisions and firm relationships Achieve excellence and dependability through the execution of projects and initiatives Business Development Support sales calls Develop sales-support materials Provide IT thought leadership Support development and review of client IT Spend summaries Work with team to identify and assess opportunities for savings and cost optimization through various IT sourcing levers Practice Development Create and curate deliverable content (POV slides, case studies, whitepapers, etc.) to capture IT category knowledge and ultimately support internal knowledge share and business development Develop and execute strategies to aggregate data for ongoing benchmarking, insight generation, and data analysis Assist with ongoing development and management of intellectual capital Here’s what you need:
Minimum 3 years of relevant business experience Procurement and sourcing experience, including exposure to IT negotiations Strong experience with Microsoft Office (Excel & PowerPoint) products, including the ability to develop and interpret complex analytical models and ad-hoc reports A bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field Bonus points if:
You have proven client-facing skills and are proficient at building and nurturing client relationships You excel at planning and managing multiple projects, tasks, and initiatives simultaneously Strong communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to present comfortably to senior executives Strong analytical skills You have deep IT category and procurement expertise in one or more of the following – hardware, software, infrastructure, networking, cloud services, labor Comfortable in an entrepreneurial, performance-driven environment and a capacity for innovation and process improvement Prior experience in driving insights using visualization tools (i.e., Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx) and analytics tools (i.e., Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics) You have earned an MBA or equivalent graduate degree Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York or Washington as set forth below. Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $63,800 to $205,800 Colorado $63,800 to $177,800 District of Columbia $68,000 to $189,300 Illinois $59,100 to $177,800 Minnesota $63,800 to $177,800 Maryland $59,100 to $164,600 New York $59,100 to $205,800 Washington $68,000 to $189,300 #LI-NA-FY25 What We Believe
We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation. 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. Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Requesting An Accommodation
Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 (877) 889-9009, send us an email or speak with your recruiter. Other Employment Statements
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
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