Accenture Construct – Procurement Manager – Level 3, ANS

Job description

**You've Never Been Satisfied with "Good Enough."** You didn't get into this to manage one piece of a project. You got into it to change how the world gets built. At Accenture Construct, that's the job. You'll help deliver the data centers, power grids, rail networks, factories and public infrastructure that keep communities moving — smarter, safer and more sustainably. You'll work alongside people who think big and act bold: project managers, engineers, technologists and strategists who pair real-world delivery with AI. And you won't be handed a slice of it. We take on whole programs, from early strategy through construction and handover, and we stand behind how they land. **Because “good enough” builds the past. You're here to build what's next.** Visit us here to learn more about ​[Accenture Construct](https://www.accenture.com/en/construct) As Accenture continues to grow, you may see a variety of new career opportunities, and depending on the role and location you may be directed to apply through Accenture LLP or one of our other legal entities - Accenture Construct LLC or Accenture Construct Inc., with benefits varying by country and role, so please check with your recruiter for details. ### THE WORK: - You’ll develop and execute global procurement and category strategies for electrical, mechanical, modular infrastructure, and long-lead equipment. - You’ll lead strategic sourcing, RFPs, competitive bidding, supplier selection, and contract negotiations. - You’ll manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure capacity, quality, cost competitiveness, and on-time delivery. - You’ll negotiate and manage commercial agreements, pricing structures, supplier terms, and long-term contracts. - You’ll evaluate supplier capabilities, manufacturing capacity, proposals, quality performance, and delivery reliability. - You’ll partner with Engineering, Construction, Planning, Quality, and Operations teams to support program execution. - You’ll develop capacity-planning strategies and secure supply for critical and long-lead equipment. - You’ll identify and mitigate supply-chain risks, supplier constraints, and delivery or quality issues. - You’ll monitor supplier and contract performance while leading escalations and corrective actions when needed. - You’ll drive cost optimization, continuous improvement, and strategic procurement recommendations for key stakeholders. - **Flexible**: The work location for this role will include a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office or center. With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs. ### HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED: - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or a related field. - 8+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, supply chain, construction, manufacturing, or infrastructure. - 5–8+ years of experience leading strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier selection activities. - 5–10 years of experience in commercial negotiations, contracting, pricing agreements, and supplier terms. - Strong experience managing strategic suppliers, capacity planning, supplier performance, and supply-chain risk. - Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. ### BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE: - Experience procuring or managing suppliers of long-lead equipment. - Experience with master agreements, long-term agreements, and supplier allocation models. - Experience supporting data center, mission-critical, modular construction, or large-scale infrastructure projects. - Experience managing global supplier networks and complex technical sourcing programs.