Sourcing and Procurement Manager

Are you a problem solver? Are you driven to make an impact?Do you get very excited about everything related to Sustainability, Analytics, Generative AI, and Digital Procurement?Are you an experienced procurement expert who can inspire our customers, build a trusted relationship with clients, originate sales and drive a team?If yes, the Accenture Supply Chain & Operations team is the place for YOU!Your jobAs a Sourcing & Procurement Manager based in Brussels you will work in a growing Belgian team with a close connection to our European Sourcing and Procurement network. Alongside colleagues and clients, you will help to shape and build new opportunities within a broad range of industries. Illustrative project topics include:Responsible sourcing, leveraging data to infuse sustainability and reduce carbon emissionsPlatform development, digitizing processes by implementing upcoming technologiesOrganization blueprint, defining and setting up new operating modelsZero Based Budgeting, challenging organization expenditures based on “what should be” instead of “what used to be”Co-shaping the Generative AI Procurement strategy with our clientsPre- and Post M&A integrationsSetting up sourcing & risk management capabilities to limit supply shortage and inflation risks in a challenging market environmentYou will be one of the key local drivers, responsible to deliver value to our clients and to inspire and manage our people. Your goal is to grow our local business, skills, and talents. You will join a team of talented consultants operating from our brand-new office in Brussels, your home office or your client’s siteYour teamOur Strategy & Consulting teams are changing businesses every day using deep industry insights, knowledge and innovative ideas to create 360° value for clients. Positioned at the crucial intersection of business, technology and industry, we devise to build creative new strategies based on trends, insights and data. With an eye for competitive advantage, sustainability, digital disruption, operating models and the future workforce, we take on the challenge of designing and implementing transformative business solutions, using the newest technology.Our world-wide company, composed of countless different backgrounds, experts, innovators, and free-thinkers allow us to look at the solution in an unseen manner. Our broad capabilities enable Accenture to drive end-to-end transformation, from strategies to implementation and operations, with the aim of maximizing the value for our client and for the society.More than ever, we also place sustainability, inclusion, and diversity at the heart of everything we do.Your backgroundYou have:Successfully completed a Master of Science (M.Sc.), preferably in engineering or economics.An excellent verbal and written in English, and native in Dutch or FrenchAccumulated 5 to 10 years of working experience within Sourcing & Procurement or a Supply Chain contextDomain knowledge in different industries like Consumer Goods, Telco, High-tech, Utilities, Retail, …A well-structured and self-driven with a high agility and eagerness to learnThe ability to lead a team and drive resultsGood commercial affinity or strong willingness to build these capabilitiesStrong technical backgroundExperience in value realization, PMO and driving governanceOur offer Accenture is an incredible place to work - and keep learning. By joining us, you’ll become part of a global company with a world-class brand and reputation. Besides the work we do for our clients, we’re really proud of our vibrant, diverse workplace culture: we believe in openness and honesty, fairness and equality, common sense and realism. We want to get to know the real you and help you explore and grow - whatever it is you're great at. So you will always have lots of learning opportunities (formal and informal) to improve your role-specific skills and expertise.Besides our high-profile, challenging projects and our nurturing work environment, we offer excellent employee benefits, including:13th month + holiday allowance20 + 12 holidaysLaptop and smartphoneHospitalization insurance and extensive group insurance packageBonus programTraining & learning opportunitiesGreen mobility program: e-bikes, public transport, bike 2 work allowance,…Flexrewards: decide on your rewards package with our flexible benefits toolDiscount program: get discounts at your favorite (online) shopsEmployee shares purchase planEco-chequesAnd many more!Interested?Are you ready to join Accenture for a career where you can be yourself and do what you love? Apply now and change the world around you !