GN - SC&O - S&P SVC Digital Transformation - Manager

Sustainable Value Chain Digital Transformation through SAP

Manager / Senior Manager

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Supply Chain Management

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Are you an outcome-oriented problem solver? Do you enjoy working on transformation strategies for global clients? Does working in an inclusive and collaborative environment spark your interest?

Then, is the right place for you to explore limitless possibilities.

As a part of our practice, you will help organizations reimagine and transform their supply chains for tomorrow"with a positive impact on the business, society and the planet.

Together, lets innovate, build competitive advantage, improve business, and societal outcomes, in an ever-changing, ever-challenging world. Help us make supply chains work better, faster, and be more resilient.

A Manager in the Sourcing and Procurement team within the Global Network (SC&O GN) in Accenture would be a part of globally diverse consulting team entrusted with the task of delivering sourcing and procurement engagements for clients across industries. The Manager is expected to work as part of a global team to support digital transformation engagements related to sustainable value chain in the sourcing & procurement domain. The responsibilities of a manager include but are not limited to the following:

Work with clients to help shape their digital sustainability strategy for supply chain / sourcing and procurement functions

Lead development of robust solutions in line with the latest trends and innovations in the space of sustainability and responsible value chain

Lead a team of analysts and consultants to implement sustainability initiatives for clients in supply chain / sourcing and procurement

Integrate wider sustainability principles and frameworks into sourcing & procurement systems, policies, processes, and strategies

Understand client objectives and drive multiple initiatives/engagements to address sustainability related business issues and financial goals

Translate the business strategy into action plans on key sustainability initiatives, and overseeing their execution

Identify and provide guidance to clients on leading sustainable sourcing practices in compliance with the latest global sustainability regulations and standards

Define outcomes and formulate recommendations and solutions in line with clients capabilities and limitations

Develop functional capability and knowledge across the practice to ensure a consistent approach to embedding sustainability into supply chain activities

Bring your best skills forward to excel in the role:

Knowledge of devising, developing, managing, and reporting on strategic sustainable development and direct impact reduction programs at corporate level

Experience in S2P processes, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management and continuous improvement

Functional knowledge of SAP S4/HANA MM, SCM, PM modules is essential

Implementation experience in digital transformation projects related to SAP and S4

Functional understanding of supplier and sustainability modules in SAP landscape is preferable

Detailed understanding of the risks and opportunities associated with sustainability and improved environmental management across industry sectors is preferable

Well versed in end-to-end Strategic sourcing and procurement activities

Awareness of internationally recognized sustainability reporting standards and frameworks such as EU-CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive), EU-Taxonomy, EUDR (Deforestation Regulation), GRI (Global Reporting Initiative), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), GHG Protocol, disclosure to CDP etc. will be a plus.

Knowledge and experience in ESG/ sustainability tools (like Ecovadis, SEDEX, Rheaply, Greenstone etc.) is a plus

Functional knowledge of digital Source to Pay platforms like Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, Jaggaer, Zycus, etc. is a plus

Should have good project and people management skills

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Qualifications

Your experience counts!

MBA from Tier1 B School and/or BE/B.Tech from Tier 1 engineering institutes

Experience of having designed and implemented sustainability initiatives in areas of net zero (decarbonization of supply chain, green logistics, scope 3 emission reduction) or trust (local supplier development, prevention of child labour, transparency in supply chain) or circular supply chain

Experience of implementing MM, SCM, PM and other supply chain and procurement related modules in SAP S4/HANA and other digital Source to Pay platform

Strong experience and deep understanding of supply chain logistics or sourcing and procurement function

Strong proficiency of developing business cases and implementation roadmaps for sustainability initiatives

Experience of having led a team of supply chain or sourcing and procurement practitioners

Understanding of global and regional compliance and regulatory standards pertaining to ESG requirements is desirable

Consulting and/or global client engagement experience is a plus

Excellent communication skills, networking and relationship management skills and ability to develop strong effective working relationships with internal and client networks