Procurement Category Lead Technology Senior Manager
Accenture Procurement Plus is seeking an experienced and driven Category Manager Technology to lead our Italian technology category operations. This role plays a critical part in executing global and regional strategies at a local level, ensuring value delivery, stakeholder satisfaction, and supplier performance across the Technology category.
Responsibilities
* Lead implementation of the global/regional Technology category strategy at the country/market unit level, building and managing the local category Procurement Plus Technology team and initiatives.
* Implement global and regional sourcing strategies within the local market, driving cost savings, service excellence, compliance, and supporting local business planning, budgeting, and strategic decision‑making.
* Support pipeline planning and forecasting of sourcing activities and implement supplier KPIs, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
* Ensure effective contract implementation and usage of preferred buying channels, design RFPs, and conduct competitive sourcing processes.
Qualifications
* At least 9 years’ experience in procurement or category management, including project leadership in the IT industry and Technology categories.
* Comfortable working in a matrix organization, with strong stakeholder and team management skills (on‑shore & near‑shore).
* Analytical, presentation, communication (written & oral), interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills.
* Relationship management skills and a proactive customer‑focused approach.
* Ability to manage multiple projects, adopt a flexible approach, and prioritize tasks appropriately.
* Degree and fluent in English.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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