IT Supplier Management Practitioner

Project Role : IT Supplier Management Practitioner

Project Role Description : Work with key IT suppliers (either for Accenture internally or for clients) by assisting on supplier selection, management and related procurement for a limited number of strategic suppliers. Also responsible for assisting in architecting, selling and delivering IT Spend Management (IT Business Management) services to clients, including proposal creation, service delivery cost estimating, due diligence, negotiating and contracting with suppliers, client presentations, and client service delivery.

Must have skills : Network Security Operations

Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required

Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary:
As an IT Supplier Management Practitioner, a typical day involves engaging closely with key information technology suppliers to support their selection and ongoing management. This role includes coordinating procurement activities for a select group of strategic suppliers, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. The practitioner also plays a vital part in designing and delivering information technology spend management services to clients, which encompasses preparing proposals, estimating service delivery costs, conducting due diligence, negotiating contracts, and presenting solutions to clients. Collaboration across various teams and stakeholders is a continuous aspect of the daily workflow, ensuring seamless service delivery and supplier relationship management.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Expected to be an SME, collaborate and manage the team to perform.

Responsible for team decisions.

Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions.

Provide solutions to problems for their immediate team and across multiple teams.

Lead efforts to optimize supplier performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

Facilitate communication between suppliers and internal teams to address challenges and improve service outcomes.

Support junior team members by providing guidance and sharing best practices to enhance their professional growth.

Professional & Technical Skills:

Must To Have Skills:

Proficiency in Network Security Operations.

Strong knowledge of supplier management processes and procurement strategies.

Experience in architecting and delivering IT spend management services.

Ability to estimate service delivery costs accurately and conduct thorough due diligence.

Excellent negotiation skills and experience in contract management.

Effective communication and presentation skills for client engagement.

The candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience in Network Security Operations.

This position is based at our Pune office.

A 15 years full time education is required.

Qualification 15 years full time education