RIS Solution Architect Sourcing & Proc Domain Manager

Skills criteria: Strategies, Offerings, and Solutions • End to end understanding of the Sourcing and Procurement function • Domain knowledge of the Source to Pay (S2P) function including Strategic Sourcing, Category management and Procurement operations (transactional procurement functions). • Ability to clearly articulate and “sell” the S2P value proposition and being able to explain the solution in simple terms. Being able to “draw” the solution on a white board in a few minutes in such a way that the audience understands how it works and what the key variables are that will impact the solution cost • Strong understanding of procurement processes/systems and technology, in particular sourcing, e-Procurement. E-Sourcing, e-Auctions, contract databases and transaction “eProcurement” catalogue systems • Strong experience in building dynamic and robust commercial models (value based, gain share, transaction based) for the S2P function. • Should possess a good point of view on the future of S2P services, Agentic and AI POV’s and the digital innovations and transformations in the market. Should be able to engage with client CPO’s and Procurement leaders • Experienced in client engagements where process and platform transformation has been sold to clients. Bring skills and knowledge to digitize client’s process challenges. Business & Commercial Acumen • Commercial acumen – understands the financials and whether we can deliver a deal profitably • Excellent with numbers and analysis • Delivery Expertise- understanding of what we can deliver so can solution it appropriately • Detail Oriented– needs to be able to go deep or stay at high level depending upon the audience and the need Relationship Management • Focused on buyer-value expectations • Good listening skills & ability to interpret requirements and buyer values in such a way that we take the shortest route possible to the answer • Able to communicate shared understanding of changes that the client will also need to make other required changes on their end • Able to help client feel like solution is one-to-one but leverages our standard offering • Able to manage the internal stakeholders & make things happen seamlessly & make sign-offs/reviews a natural act so that the deal is effectively reviewed as it is built vs. leaving these sign offs to the last minute resulting in everyone feeling pressured People Management Responsibilities • Ability to get work done through others / extended teams • Mentor and support team members and junior solution architects Total years of experience 13+ years Relevant years of experience 10 Years Domain Solution Architect Sub Domain Sourcing and Procurement Qualification Graduate / Postgraduate Tools and Technology Exposure to Industry Platforms like Ariba, Coupa, GEP/ RPA / Artificial Intelligence / Analytics / Platform based transformation / GenAI for Procurement TBD About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, military veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.