The Position:
Accenture is seeking a strong individual with deep category expertise for the role of Procurement Category Manager – Travel & Fleet within the Corporate Professional Services Procurement Category Advisory practice. This role will be dedicated to one client and will focus on sourcing and category management across the Fleet & Travel category:
Key Responsibilities:
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Work with Travel & Fleet Subject Matter Advisor to develop and implement client specific category planning and management for the Travel & Fleet categories.
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Develop and maintain category-specific knowledge assets and market intelligence that capture expertise / best practices
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Provide strategic sourcing oversight and category knowledge in support of the Sourcing Project Management function on projects within categories of expertise
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Infuse market insights into the sourcing process on projects within categories of expertise
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In collaboration with Sourcing Project Management and/or Procurement Practice Advisory, engage with customers’ senior management team members to provide perspective on current market trends to inform client strategic decisions/sourcing initiatives in line with business goals and objectives
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Leverage category expertise to support new sales and drive significant client business value
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Establish, grow, and leverage network of suppliers, industry practitioners, and procurement professionals within categories of expertise
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Work collaboratively with suppliers and customer stakeholders to identify continuous cost and performance improvement strategies
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Provide educational and learning opportunities to internal colleagues and external clients (ex. Webinar, Spend Trends publications) on industry trends, supplier landscape changes, and market intel within categories of expertise
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Coach and develop sourcing project managers in their professional development and pursuit of building category knowledge within area of expertise
