SAP Procurement

Role Title: SAP Procurement Functional Manager Location: London , Manchester, Birmingham Salary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experience Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. “Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO In our team you will: As an SAP Sourcing & Procurement leader at Accenture, you will be an integral part of growing the Ariba UK & Ireland practice and delivering large scale Source to Pay transformations. In this senior role you will help define approaches, deployment roadmaps and lead the projects from start to finish. Your strong business process knowledge, combined with your in-depth Ariba expertise will be key to effectively serving our clients. This role will give you the opportunity to support global companies achieve their Sourcing & Procurement ambitions and to shape new deals. We are looking for experience in the following skills: · 10+ years of SAP Sourcing & Procurement experience · At least 5 full lifecycle implementations of all phases. · Recognized as a functional leader and expert, providing thought leadership and insights. With a strong ability to communicate with Procurement and IT professionals. · Experience leading large-scale SAP S/4 HANA and/or Ariba transformations and managing complex projects. · Proven capability in driving innovation and contributing to the enhancement of SAP solutions. Set yourself apart: · Proven ability to drive innovation within the SAP Sourcing & Procurement group and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. · Experience in developing and nurturing strategic partnerships with SAP and other technology vendors to enhance Accenture's SAP Sourcing & Procurement offerings. · Ability to identify emerging trends and technologies in Sourcing & Procurement and incorporate them into SAP Sourcing & Procurement solutions. · Track record of successfully influencing clients' Sourcing & Procurement transformation journeys and driving business value through SAP implementations. What’s in it for you: At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for. About Accenture: Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries — powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centres. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at www.accenture.com Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.