Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Specialist with German
Accenture · Iaşi
Job location: Iasi, hybrid work set-up, Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00.
Join our Sourcing and Procurement team to support sourcing execution, supplier management and operational excellence. In this role, you will coordinate complex procurement activities, support delivery teams and drive high-quality, efficient sourcing outcomes across multiple projects.
Your mission
- Review incoming sourcing requests, assess business requirements and provide clear direction as a Project or Demand Lead.
- Partner with Capability Leads, Practice Teams and Sales stakeholders to support sourcing execution and delivery objectives.
- Prepare, analyze and interpret complex reports, operational metrics and procurement data to support decision-making.
- Perform quality reviews of deliverables to ensure accuracy, consistency and compliance with established standards.
- Identify, document and implement process improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, productivity and cost effectiveness.
- Monitor customer satisfaction, manage operational issues and act as an escalation point for risks and service-delivery concerns.
- Support complex sourcing projects by defining project plans, coordinating stakeholders, tracking deliverables and ensuring timely completion
Required Qualifications
- German & English advanced level - B2 minimum.
- Completed Bachelor's Degree.
- Minimum 7 years of professional experience in procuremnt area or in a similar role.
- Experience in sourcing, procurement, category management or operational delivery environments.
- Experience working with procurement processes, reporting and performance metrics.
- Ability to analyze complex information and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
- Experience managing stakeholders, escalations and operational risks.
- Ability to work independently and manage complex activities with limited supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience coordinating small delivery teams or project-based activities.
- Experience supporting supplier performance management initiatives.
- Experience conducting market research, supplier research or financial analysis.
- Experience participating in quality audits and continuous improvement programs.
- Experience working in multinational or shared services environments.
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);
- Paid maternity or paternity leave;
- Children educational reimbursement;
- Support for adoption & psychological, financial and legal sessions for everyone in your household.
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