Sourcing & Procurement Management Chemicals Center of ...

We are: Sourcing & Procurement, and we move fast, think fast, and work fast. Our clients need big-picture change, so we come at their challenges from all sides with functional insights, data power, digital leadership, and extensive industry know-how. Itu2019s our job to show clients how to take major leaps forward in cost-out, strategic category management, and procurement operations. You are: A strategic Sourcing and Procurementprofessional with chemicals expertise who helps clients develop strategies and operating models to advance procurement capabilities and drive bottom-line financial impact. You use your data skills to develop and implement strategies that improve the value and performance delivered by clientsu2019 supply base, while establishing strategic procurement category plans and processes to sustain long-term value. Youu2019ve also got the communication skills to make sure that everyone understands your ideas and how to get them working as quickly as possible. Your experience means that people look to you for guidance and ideas. And you know how to make sure teams get their work done on time, every time. The work: There is never a typical day at Accenture, but thatu2019s why we love it here This is an extraordinary chance to begin a rewarding career at Accenture Interactive Immersed in a digitally compassionate and innovation-led environment, here is where you can help top clients shift to the New using leading-edge technologies on the most ground-breaking projects imaginable. Whether identifying opportunities to reduce clientsu2019 chemicals costs and environmental impacts or proposing innovative solutions that curb the effect of soaring prices and longer lead times, Accentureu2019s Sourcing & Procurement team delivers tangible business results for our clients u2013 while also enhancing the employee experience, customer satisfaction, and community impact. As a Senior Manager, you will be responsible for running most aspects of client cost optimization or procurement process optimization projects, including project management, client and supplier communications, supplier negotiations, and delivery of results. You will also actively lead and mentor our junior staff resources. As Accentureu2019s Chemicals Center of Excellence leader, you will play an important role in deepening our expertise and knowledge capture to support business development opportunities while helping scale Accentureu2019s chemicals sourcing capabilities. You will be accountable for: + Developing project plans and leading some or all parts of the client engagement + Managing project support resources and coordinating with subject matter experts from within and outside the firm + Developing creative cost reduction strategies and recommendations + Presenting to client executives + Building consensus among client stakeholders + Developing and nurture relationships with clients + Assessing client expenditures and identifying targets to reduce costs and improve quality + Reengineering procurement processes + Manage Chemicals Center of Excellence sales target, sales pipeline, + Lead sales calls providing category expertise with clients + Coach and develop internal team members career growth plans + Provide chemicals industry thought leadership and benchmarking + Create and curate deliverable content (POV slides, case studies, whitepapers, etc.) + Build and expand internal category knowledge capture and technologies The ideal candidate possesses experience in chemicals procurement and/or negotiations across areas such as Petrochemicals, Chlor-Alkalis, Inorganic Chemicals, and working across industries from chemicals manufacturing, industrial products, to consumer products. While depth in all areas is not required, you will be expected to infuse Accentureu2019s Sourcing & Procurement consulting business with any existing knowledge and to build upon your current chemicals Procurement base by demonstrating a strong aptitude for learning. Travel Requirements: Travel is required for this role and could vary from 10-50%. Hereu2019s what you need: + Minimum of 7+ years of experience executing strategic sourcing and procurement projects/programs, including 4+ years in chemicals sourcing or chemicals negotiations + Minimum 5 years management consulting experience with a well-regarded firm + Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If associate degree, must have a minimum of 6 yearsu2019 work experience) Bonus Points If: + You have proven experience sourcing a broad range of types of chemicals such as Chlor-Alkali (e.g., Caustic Soda), Petrochemicals, Specialty Chemicals (e.g., excipients) + Strong analytical skills including the ability to manage resources performing complex analytics to develop client decision support data + Ability to effectively plan and manage multiple projects, tasks, and/or initiatives simultaneously, especially related to chemicals projects + Strong work ethic and high level of integrity Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.We anticipate this job posting will be posted on 02/04/2026 and open for at least 3 days. 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Created: 2026-02-06