Sourcing & Procurement CoE - Equipment & Construction ...
Accenture - Boston, MA
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We are: Accenture Sourcing & Procurement is growing and seeking to enhance their Consulting team with someone who fits our strong and vibrant culture. We are looking for a driven professional who is committed to building a great business and to having a seat at the table in making key decisions and influencing their career. Supply Chain, and we move fast, think fast, and work fast. Our Fortune 500 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 planning, procurement, manufacturing, and fulfillment while becoming more sustainable and resilient. How do we do it? We call out the most important metrics. We cut costs, optimize capital, improve response times and consider ESG values. We connect suppliers and customers across the extended supply chain. And we create strategies and operating models that really work. You are: We are looking for a driven professional who is committed to building a great business and having a seat at the table in making key decisions and influencing their career. Whether identifying opportunities to reduce clientsu2019 equipment or construction costs, managing capital expenditure (CapEx) purchases, 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 - while also enhancing the employee experience, customer satisfaction, and community impact. As an Equipment and Construction Management Manager, you will have a dedicated focus on Accentureu2019s Equipment and Construction Center of Excellence to support all aspects of client-facing equipment and construction sourcing and cost optimization projects. You will be expected to work closely with clients and suppliers to drive project initiatives and will lead consulting, problem solving, project management, and data analysis that will be the basis for strategic client decision making. Further, you will play an important role in deepening the expertise of Accentureu2019s Equipment and Construction Center of Excellence and capturing knowledge to support business development opportunities while helping scale Accentureu2019s equipment and construction capabilities. The work: + 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 cost-out recommendations + Presenting to client executives + Building consensus among client stakeholders + Developing and nurture relationships with clients Supporting practice development such as improving internal operations, intellectual capital, and deliverables + Assessing client expenditures and identifying targets to reduce costs and improve quality + Driving strategic sourcing (both within companies and across private equity portfolios) + Reengineering procurement processes + Leading spend analysis and savings opportunity diagnostics + Providing Resins sourcing and/or Plastics manufacturing industry thought leadership and benchmarking + Create and curate deliverable content (POV slides, case studies, whitepapers, etc.) to capture category knowledge and ultimately support internal knowledge share and business development Travel Requirements Travel is required for this role and could vary from 10u201350%. Hereu2019s what you need: + Minimum 5 years of relevant business experience + Minimum 3 yearsu2019 Procurement and sourcing experience, including exposure to equipment & construction negotiations + Minimum 3 yearsu2019 experience with Microsoft Office (Excel & PowerPoint) products, including the ability to develop and interpret complex analytical models and ad-hoc reports + 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 client-facing skills and are proficient at building and nurturing client relationships + Strong communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to present comfortably to senior executives + Strong analytical skills + You excel at planning and managing multiple projects, tasks, and initiatives simultaneously + Comfortable in an entrepreneurial, performance-driven environment and a capacity for innovation and process improvement + Prior experience in driving insights using visualization tools (i.e., Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx) and analytics tools (i.e., Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics) + You have earned an MBA or equivalent graduate degree + Equipment or Construction Sourcing Manager with Consulting Experience - prior consulting firm experience combined with hands-on knowledge of equipment or construction sourcing or project execution. + Mission Critical Equipment / CapEx Procurement Manager - background in procurement management/directorship from industries with significant capital equipment investments. + Construction Services / General Contractor / Subcontractor SME - background in operations, cost estimation, financial analysis, procurement, construction management, engineering, or supply chain management. MEP engineer (Mechanical, Electrical) + Industry Backgrounds - applicants from the High Tech, Data Center, Life Sciences, Utilities, and Industrials industries are preferred. 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. Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. 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Created: 2026-02-16