Sourcing & Procurement Marketing Manager - NASPFY26

OverviewWe are: Supply Chain, and we move fast, think fast, and work fast. Our Fortune 500 clients need big-picture change, so we come at their challenges from all sides with functional insights, data power, digital leadership, and extensive industry know-how. It's our job to show clients how to take major leaps forward in planning, procurement, manufacturing, and fulfillment while becoming more sustainable and resilient. How do we do it? We call out the most important metrics. We cut costs, optimize capital, improve response times and consider ESG values. We connect suppliers and customers across the extended supply chain. And we create strategies and operating models that really work.You are: A Strategic Souring and Procurement professional who helps clients develop strategies and operating models that integrate planning, procurement, product design, manufacturing, and/or fulfillment functions within an organization, as well as connect suppliers and customers across the extended supply chains. You use your data skills to develop and implement strategies that improve the entire supply chain process by applying cost efficiency, increasing business effectiveness, and creating synergies and collaboration across companies. You've also got the communication skills to make sure that everyone understands your ideas and how to get them working as quickly as possible. Your experience means that people look to you for guidance and ideas. And you know how to make sure teams get their work done on time, every time.The work: There is never a typical day at Accenture, but that's why we love it here! This is an extraordinary chance to begin a rewarding career at Accenture Interactive Immersed in a digitally compassionate and innovation-led environment, here is where you can help top clients shift to the New using leading-edge technologies on the most ground-breaking projects imaginable. Whether identifying opportunities to reduce clients' costs and environmental impacts or proposing innovative solutions that curb the effect of soaring prices and longer lead times, Accenture's Sourcing & Procurement team delivers tangible business results for our clients – while also enhancing the employee experience, customer satisfaction, and community impact.ResponsibilitiesDeveloping project plans and leading some or all parts of the client engagementManaging project support resources and coordinating with subject matter experts from within and outside the firmDeveloping creative cost reduction strategies and cost-out recommendationsPresenting to client executivesBuilding consensus among client stakeholdersDeveloping and nurturing relationships with clients; supporting practice development such as improving internal operations, intellectual capital, and deliverablesAssessing client expenditures and identifying targets to reduce costs and improve qualityDriving strategic sourcing (both within companies and across private equity portfolios)Reengineering procurement processesLeading spend analysis and savings opportunity diagnosticsQualificationsMinimum of 7 years of experience executing strategic sourcing projects/programsMinimum 7 years' experience developing and executing cost optimization strategiesMinimum 4 years' experience working with data analytics tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Power BI) with experience building dashboards and modelsManagement consulting experience with a well-regarded firmBachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If associate degree, must have a minimum of 6 years' work experience)Bonus PointsYou have prior experience in driving insights using visualization tools (i.e., Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx) and analytics tools (i.e., Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics)You have earned an MBA or equivalent graduate degreeDeep Marketing category and procurement expertise in three or more of these subcategories: Creative Agencies, Media Buying & Planning, PR Agencies, Experiential Agencies, Market Research, MarTech, Digital/Social Marketing, Commercial Print, and Promotional ItemsYou are comfortable in an entrepreneurial, performance-driven environment and a capacity for innovation and process improvementDemonstrated abilities in problem solving and independent decision-making capabilities.Ability to effectively take on multiple projects, tasks, and initiatives simultaneously.Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.Strong communication skills (verbal and written)Self-starter mindset and bias towards proactively taking initiative to learn, grow, and advance projectsCompensation and BenefitsCompensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors. Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. This job posting is expected to be posted on 02/04/2026 and open for at least 3 days.Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/benefits)Location & Salary RangeRole Location Annual Salary RangeCalifornia $94,400 to $293,800Cleveland $87,400 to $235,000Colorado $94,400 to $253,800District of Columbia $100,500 to $270,300Illinois $87,400 to $253,800Maryland $94,400 to $253,800Massachusetts $94,400 to $270,300Minnesota $94,400 to $253,800New York $87,400 to $293,800New Jersey $100,500 to $293,800Washington $100,500 to $270,300Accommodations & LegalRequesting an AccommodationAccenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances. If you require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementWe believe that no one should be discriminated against because of differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law. Our diversity drives innovation and client impact.Other StatementsApplicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not require sponsorship. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest. The Company will not discharge or discriminate against employees for discussing pay. California notice provisions may apply.Please read Accenture's Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.J-18808-Ljbffr