Supply Chain and Operations Strategy Senior Manager

Position Overview

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps clients reinvent their businesses through technology, data, and AI. In our Strategy & Consulting division and specifically within the Sourcing & Procurement Strategy practice, you will work with COOs, Chief Procurement Officers, and leadership teams to design transformative procurement strategies that deliver 360° value for enterprises. Our team is reshaping the procurement function into an AI-first, strategic differentiator for companies facing uncertainty.

As a Strategist, you will apply a practical, entrepreneurial mindset to advise, design, and implement future-proof procurement operating models and capabilities by leveraging diverse expertise across technology, data & AI, and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Define clients’ procurement vision, transformation roadmaps, and business case.
• Design and build next-generation operating models and capabilities.
• Embed digital, data, and AI solutions at the core of procurement functions.
• Accelerate tangible value creation by leading cost & profitability programs across direct, Capex, and Indirect spend.
• Manage small to medium-sized teams with diverse backgrounds and mentor team members.
• Support client sales origination, business development, and external thought leadership initiatives.
• Drive positive impact in communities through volunteerism and related initiatives.
• Travel as needed (up to 80%).

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience working on Sourcing & Procurement Transformation and cost optimization initiatives.
• Minimum of 7 years at a consulting firm or 10 years of equivalent internal consulting experience.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep specialization in procurement, third-party/vendor cost takeout initiatives, or direct material optimization.
• Experience in leading End-to-End Supply Chain or Procurement transformation programs.
• Proven ability in building relationships, overseeing complex programs, and demonstrating strong team leadership.
• MBA or equivalent graduate degree is an advantage.
• Functional understanding of digital and AI solutions in the Supply Chain & Procurement space (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa).
• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics).
• Lean or Six Sigma qualifications.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Competitive salary that varies by location. For example, in California, Cleveland, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York/New Jersey, and Washington the annual range is $122,700 to $317,200.
• Benefits: Comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Detailed information is available on our benefits page.
• Travel: Opportunity for travel up to 80% to work directly with global clients.