Procurement for Technology Associate Manager with German

Job Description

Your career is about what you want to be and who you want to be. It’s about bringing your skills, curiosity and best true self to work.

In an era where people are critical to success, join a team that prioritizes human ingenuity and fosters a workforce where technology elevates people (not the other way around), freeing them up for more creative thinking and exciting work.

By being part of our team, you will work from Monday to Friday, 09 : 00 AM - 18 : 00 PM in a remote set-up.

How you’ll make an impact :

Manage the Procurement Plus Technology Category on a local level;

Manage and develop the Procurement Plus local Technology category organization;

Assess impact of locally changing requirements, including legislation and policies;

Actively support roll-out of global / regional category development initiatives within the Geographic Unit;

Support strong and robust procurement and category infrastructure aimed at optimizing activities;

Support the local business customer in setting up their plans, budgets, and strategies;

Ensure execution of the yearly action plans to improve the category at local level;

Actively participate in category community calls and foster team spirit at local level;

Lead by example, potential managerial responsibility for team members;

Ensure implementation of procurement initiative and sourcing agreements on country level;

Coordinate resource allocation and project triage to support global / market initiatives, on a country level;

Lead and support strategic category management and procurement activities within Market Unit;

Support global / regional category execution by leading crucial contract implementation & driving compliance;

Identify, support and implement other improvement initiatives, e.g. specification optimization;

Promote the use of contracts and buying channels according to category strategies;

Manage supplier and customer relationships on a local level :

Manage local supplier relationships in line with Global Category and 360 Value Mgmt. strategy;

Develop and maintain effective strategic relationships with key internal customers and stakeholders;

Manage internal customer feedback on category organization & supplier performance;

Proactively organize sessions with internal customers to identify value contribution opportunities;

Ensure that input from stakeholders is considered in the category strategy and sourcing processes;

Drive project pipeline and forecast of sourcing activity.

Skills that make your work successful :

Good knowledge of German and English, B2 level;

Strong coordination and organization skills including prioritization and delegation ability;

As we hire for multiple projects at the same time, we may request a bachelor's degree based on specific project needs;

Adaptability, flexibility, and excellent communication skills to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders at various professional levels including the C-level;

Experience in delivering Accenture procurement programs;

Record of meeting and exceeding targets at individual level;

Excellent interpersonal skills;

Ability to make responsible and effective decisions even if under pressure;

More than 7 years previous experience in Procurement / Sourcing environment;

Negociation skills;

Good communication abilities with suppliers, customer service oriented and analytical skills.

Employee Benefits – Be well, work well, live well Be at your physical best & take advantage of additional financial support

Flexible medical & dental subscription plan with Regina Maria;

Nutrition counselling & Wellness subscriptions (7Card, Worldclass, SanoPass, or other providers);

Benefit Online platform for gift vouchers, transportation passes, vacation, cultural activities and many others;

Discount on Accenture shares through Employee Shares Purchase Plan;

Referral bonus, depending on the career level of the job opening;

Life insurance for you and your loved ones.

Follow your purpose

23 vacation days with our loyalty scheme, granting additional days : 1 extra day after 2 years, another after 5 years, and an additional day every 3 years until reaching a total of 30 vacation days;

Additional private pension plan, starting the second month of employment;

Flexible working hours depending on project specifics;

Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities;

Communities of interest : sport, volunteering, and employees' resources groups (parents, mental health allies, Pride, disability, expats).

Care for you and your loved ones

Psychological and psychotherapy counselling support;

Premium access to well-being apps (Calm and Wysa);

Children educational reimbursement;

Support for adoption & psychological, financial and legal sessions for everyone in your household.

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