Procurement Operations Associate Manager

Title: Procurement Operations Associate ManagerLocation: Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaAbout AccentureAccenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Song, Technology and Operations services — all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 738,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners, and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.comWhat would you do? You will be aligned with our Procurement team and help us in the process of finding and agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process. Support knowledge, assist projects and process development of procurement outsourcing delivery center and help improve business outcome indicators. Drive innovations for new generation outsourcing and coordinate development of on-demand tools and help develop strategy on procurement category. Manage supplier issues, review contracted SLA's with suppliers, analyze publication of data, drawings, statement of work, material specifications and design documents regarding assigned commodities.The Procurement Support team focuses on analyzing and designing the best practices for tactical and transactional procurement processes. The team is responsible for planning the implementation based on a detailed understanding of the technologies involved. The role may require for you to provide ongoing maintenance of suppliers, create catalogue content, and maintain user authorization data. The team also utilizes procurement applications to provide efficient and effective transactions and maximize compliance.Roles And Responsibilities In this role, you need to analyze and solve moderately complex problems You will typically be creating new solutions, leveraging and, where needed, adapting existing methods and procedures The role requires a clear understanding of the strategic direction set by senior management as it relates to team goals You will need to hold monthly meaningful conversations with team members to discuss performance, coaching and feedback, training needs, and career discussions You will need to monitor & drive team performance, including throughput and quality as per defined metrics Your primary upward interaction is with a direct supervisor or team leads You will generally interact with peers and/or management levels with clients or internal stakeholders You will be provided with minimal guidance when determining methods and procedures on new assignments Decisions that you make often impact the team in which they reside and occasionally impact other teams You would be managing medium-small sized teams and/or work efforts at a client or within AccentureWe are looking for individuals who have the following skillset: Procure to Pay Sourcing and Procurement Strategy Spend analysis Supplier Analysis & Selection Vendor Management Ability to establish strong client relationship Written and verbal communication Collaboration and interpersonal skills Negotiation skills Risk management Vendor sourcing and management. Procurement process & management. Procurement Support. Familiar with local Procurement rules and regulationWhy join us? We offer a transparent, fast paced approach career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues You will benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards You will have access to state-of-the-art technology that will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest business trends You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and liveNext Steps If this sounds like the ideal role, career and company for you, click below to apply.To learn more about life @AccentureMiddleEast, follow us on social media and keep up with our latest news.Accenture Middle East: LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube