Skill required: Procure to Pay - Sourcing and Procurement Strategy
Designation: Procure to Pay Operations Senior Analyst
Qualifications:BCom/CA Inter
Years of Experience:5 to 8 years
What would you do? The Procurement Operations Sr. Analyst will be aligned to Accenture??s fastest growing business segment, Accenture Operations. In this role, you will serve one or more clients across industries, providing an unmatched opportunity to gain perspective and build a solid platform for career growth. You will build exceptional client relationship management skills while working in a team environment. You will develop strong project management skills and grow analytical problem solving capabilities. You will be part of Accenture??s market leading procurement organization driving significant and tangible value by impacting bottom line results that can support our client??s strategic objectives like sustainability, innovation growth.
Business Process Services professionals work on projects across a range of business processes, business applications and information technology. They may provide technology services, such as application management, infrastructure management and systems integration, or they may deliver business process services, including finance and accounting, procurement and human resources. Depending on the role, Business Process Services professionals may be based at a client??s office or in one of Accenture??s 50 delivery centers around the world.
You will join one of our more than 4,000 procurement and category experts across the globe and collaborate using a common set of processes, platform and tools. You will also have access to extensive procurement transformation capabilities strategy development, technology implementation and change management.
What are we looking for?
Bachelor??s Degree
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a strategic sourcing, procurement, and or supply chain function
Bachelor??s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Procurement
Experience in Source To Pay Services/Procurement Processing
Strong analytical skills, spend analysis, savings opportunity assessment
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
Comfortable working in US time zones / global operations
Experience in Procurement Operations, Finance Operations, Vendor Management, Risk & Compliance, or Third-Party Risk
Exposure to SSPA / data protection / privacy / security controls is a strong plus
Willingness to complete SSPA-related certifications (sponsored, where applicable)
Experience supporting Microsoft or large global enterprises is advantageous
Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem solving environment
Ability to work comfortably with all levels of the organization
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
Self-starter, multi-task, flexible, demonstrating initiative and confidence
Thorough/detailed approach to work
The ideal candidate must possess a desire to learn and deliver as a true team player
Proven ability to work independently and as a team member, with success contributing to a team-oriented environment
Excellent communication skills written and verbal including formal presentation skills (needs to be able to build relationships over the phone without meeting suppliers / customers on a regular basis)
Good organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills
Adaptable communication ability to conform to the varied corporate cultures and organizational structures of our customers
High ownership and accountability
One step ahead of transactional buying roles
Requires judgment, interpretation, and supplier negotiation, not just processing
Roles and Responsibilities: Responsible for managing client relationships and providing first line support for all users regarding sourcing enquiries within the applied application to achieve SLA targets and maintain the appropriate control environment Ensure effective customer and supplier relationships and serves as initial escalation point for issue resolution Responsible for supplier selection, negotiation with suppliers, research and identification of possible vendors, reporting lost savings etc. Maintain close relationships with clients to understand requirements Validate and approve submitted requisitions as well as approving requisition submissions Analysis of client spending trends Manage and execute the spot buying process for general, low to mid-level spend categories Manage specifications, using the client-specified standards and agreement templates, for the provision of specific goods or services in line with the business needs of the client. Completion of quoting process including supplier selection from pre-selected suppliers Completion of buying process initiated by the user including supplier selection from pre-selected suppliers. Accountable for maintaining quality and service standards to support the overall Accenture-Client relationship and to deliver continuous improvement Understand incoming requests, check quality requirements, follow up with requester where required (by phone, email) to ensure specifications are clear to select the best spot buying options Where required, make new supplier proposals and align with Procurement Business Partner on client side Identify potential vendors and obtain quotes as needed, per client??s policy Update requisition / PO creation process Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of procurement operations Identify process improvements, cost savings and initiatives, document and raise with line manager for approval, then complete relevant actions/project Enable organizations to reduce their overall cost of acquiring goods and servicesFunctional Skills Strong understanding of supplier onboarding, compliance, and procurement governance Knowledge of data privacy, information security, and third party risk management Experience working with compliance portals / dashboards / procurement tools Ability to interpret policy and translate it into operational actionsBehavioral & Soft Skills Excellent stakeholder communication and follow up skills
Qualification BCom,CA InterSourced from naukri
