Procurement Practice Associate Manager

Procurement Practice Associate Manager

Skill required: Enablement - Market Intelligence
Designation: Procurement Practice Associate Manager
Qualifications:Bachelor of Laws/Master Of Law
Years of Experience:10 to 14 years
About Accenture
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security.Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services, and Accenture Song— all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 784,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us at www.accenture.com
What would you do? As one of the leading procurement outsourcing analysts, Accenture excels at helping companies build the foundation for long-term growth. We are committed to delivering exceptional service through our exceptional people, and as an employee, you’d enjoy a fulfilling career in an innovative environment where challenging and interesting work is part of daily life. Contract Negotiations, Contract Modifications, Contract Performance & Reporting, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Dashboard Reporting, Performance Analytics, Cateogry Strategies, Category Management Strategy, Process Improvements, Program project Management, Supplier analysis & Selection, Supply Chain Execution, client Management, Microsoft office Suite Stakeholder Management, Cross-Team Collaboration, Written and Verbal Communication, Collaboration and Interpersonal Skills, Negotiation skills
What are we looking for? Law degree or equivalent professional qualification with a minimum of 10+ years of post-qualification experience in Commercial Contract Management, Procurement Contracting; Significant experience working with a variety of contract types (i.e. preparing, reviewing and negotiating) and contract processes (i.e. implementation, etc.); Be able to identify legal risk in various contract types; Must be able to recognize, identify and clearly be able to explain business and convey legal positions; Experience managing cross-functional and/or global teams of contracting and / or procurement professionals and in establishing performance expectations; Internal stakeholder management, data/information management, category management, process redesign and continuous improvement expertise, project management and performance measurement skills; Procurement process knowledge, contract management, financial analysis, market analysis, supplier analysis, supplier diversity, supplier management, technology utilization, strategic planning, and integrated supply chain experience; Experience supporting mobilization, transition, GTM initiatives, and process improvement within Contract Services or Procurement organizations. Experience with AI-assisted contract review, workflow automation, and CLM tools (e.g., Icertis, Ariba, Sirion, Ironclad, Conga, DocuSign CLM, SpotDraft, or equivalent) is preferred. Strong understanding of Generative AI (GenAI), Agentic AI, AI-enabled contracting solutions, and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platforms. Knowledge and understanding of procurement industry is an advantage; Experience with contract reporting necessary (i.e. total number of contracts, number of suppliers under contract, and other indicators) to assess progress and effectiveness of the contract function; Experience responding to complex inquiries regarding contract obligations and redlines/revisions; Demonstrated leadership skills, and a results driven approach, in a team setting where team members are not direct reports; Strong client management skills; Ability to showcase the practice capabilities and to support sales pursuits; Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Word.
Roles and Responsibilities: Draft and negotiate contracts based on both client templates and supplier templates, in a timely manner with appropriate legal support to ensure compliance with client standards; Strong subject matter expertise in SAAS/IT, Marketing, Facilities, Logistics and Corporate and Professional Service. Coordinate and perform contract analysis, including redlines and negotiations with client legal and other stakeholders, as well as suppliers to: Negotiate legal, business terms and collaborate, coordinate, and be able to explain risks and implications of contract terms to the business and other stakeholders.? Complete gap analyses, review, redline, and understand contract language, risks and implications of such language. Prepare and disseminate information regarding contract status, compliance and modifications as well as partnering with cross-functional teams to maintain effective contracting procedures and ensuring adherence to regional/global category strategies; Consulting and escalating positioning issues which are not solved satisfactorily by the project team in a timely manner; Act as the primary contact between project teams to ensure that written guidelines and client policies are followed and/or required SME input is obtained throughout the process (eg, privacy, finance, international and domestic taxation, customs and trade, information security, systems quality, software asset management, etc.) Issue necessary modifications to clarify questions concerning such topics as specification changes, language ambiguities or clarification of contract clause; Manage multiple, complex projects independently with the ability to resolve complex negotiation issues in a timely manner, escalating as appropriate and push a deal through to execution; Responsible for oversight / QC of work product by team members