Procurement Category Manager with English
WHO WE ARE
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. We offer solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Accenture Song.
Operations drives business value and outcomes to advance our clients on their journey to intelligent operations through our innovative operating engine — SynOps. We transform business processes to achieve sustainable growth by optimizing people, technology, data and intelligence.
THE WORK
Discover the opportunity to lead with insight and collaboration. You will collaborate and manage multiple groups to perform effectively, contributing to key decisions and providing solutions that impact various areas. This role will involve sharing expertise in sourcing and procurement, fostering an environment where innovative approaches are welcomed and valued. Join us to make a meaningful difference and help shape successful outcomes across diverse functions.
Lead cost savings and strategic sourcing initiatives across categories such as Facilities, MRO, Technical Services, and Equipment.
Partner with senior client stakeholders to drive procurement strategies and deliver savings targets.
Build and manage strong relationships with Engineering, Maintenance, suppliers, and key business stakeholders.
Conduct category and market assessments to identify opportunities and develop sourcing strategies.
Oversee a portfolio of sourcing projects, ensuring efficient delivery and achievement of KPIs, SLAs, and cost reduction goals.
Drive continuous cost, performance, and supplier management improvements while resolving supplier-related issues.
Lead, coach, and develop team members, ensuring high performance and customer satisfaction.
Support innovation, process optimization, automation, and the growth of Industrial Operations expertise within the organization.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED
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Minimum of 10 years of experience in a category management, procurement, and/or supply chain function
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Experience of driving and implementing category strategies across multi-cultural and multinational environments
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Minimum 7 years in a client facing or stakeholder management role.
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Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative discipline (business/finance/economics/engineering/ mathematics) or equivalent would be an asset
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Ability to interface with customers and suppliers via strong written and verbal communications skills
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Formal training and/or experience in strategic sourcing would be an asset
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Demonstrated ability to manage the successful creation and execution of a strategy, operating budget and staffing plan to support customer and company goals
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Strong ability to effectively lead in a matrix organizational structure working with multiple internal clients
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Knowledge of English language, min. C1 level required (both written and spoken).
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This position requires travel of approximately 25% to multiple customer locations
Research indicates that some candidates, especially the most diverse ones, may hesitate to apply for positions if they don't meet all requirements. If you believe you possess the necessary skills, even if not meeting every requirement, we wholeheartedly encourage you to submit your application.
WHAT WE OFFER
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Flexible rare hybrid work model with the office located at Przyokopowa 26, Warsaw.
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Full-time employment contract.
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Using foreign language and new technology solutions daily, cooperating with various global Clients.
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Individual support of a People Lead and a specific path of professional development, as well as the possibility of a session with a Coach.
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A wide training package (soft, technical, and language training offer, access to the e-learning platforms, Gallup test, GenAI training, possibility of co-financing courses, and certification).
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Employee Assistance Program - legal, financial, and psychological consultations.
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Accenture employees eligible for the Employee share purchase plan automatically become eligible for quarterly dividends if they own company shares.
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Paid employee referral program.
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Private medical care, life insurance.
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Access to Worksmile platform (possibility of using a wide range of products and services, including the Multisport card).
WHAT WE BELIEVE:
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Accenture does not discriminate employment candidates on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, national origin, political beliefs, trade union membership, ethnicity, denomination, sexual orientation or any other basis impermissible under Polish law.
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All our leaders are committed to building a better, stronger and more durable company for future generations to create positive, long-lasting change. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.
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Our position as partner to many of the world’s leading businesses, organizations and governments affords us both an extraordinary opportunity and a tremendous responsibility to make a difference. Sustainability is one of our greatest responsibilities, which we embed it into everything we do and for everyone we work with.
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