We are one of the world's leading providers in sourcing and procurement services. You'll work on innovative projects with colleagues to drive collaboration from strategy through to execution, negotiation through tosupplier management. You will be using the latest technologies to support Accenture and our clients get to thenext level. Do you want to work in an environment where we partner with forward-thinking business leaders ofthe world’s most dynamic companies, to transform procurement and drive sustainable changes?You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinkingand enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways.
External Talent teams support all facets of labor (permanent and contingent covering contractors, SoW,gig/freelancers, Hire-Trian-deploy, etc.) sourcing, recruitment and hiring, and associated services via third partysuppliers. External Talent group in Procurement works with our supply partners to ensure the best talent can besourced, contracted, and managed from end-to-end, supporting our HR teams in total talent managementsolution delivery.The India External Talent Delivery Senior Manager is responsible for working closely with the External TalentAPAC Strategy and Global Delivery leadership to set the category strategy and coordinate with India ExternalTalent Delivery leads and S2C delivery teams to deliver the category strategy, strategic sourcing, contractnegotiations, supplier performance management, savings/compliance reporting, continuous improvement andongoing cost reductions, supply market monitoring, and issue resolution. Accountable for India MU target setting in alignment with Market P+ and category goals and monitor progress/achievement of those KPI and driving category value and excellent service while ensuring compliance with strategy, local legislation and policies.ontingent labor-related legal landscape

The India MU External Talent Delivery Senior Manager will:Category planning Deliver the External Talent strategy and, when relevant, customize it per local needs Leverage industry & stakeholder inputs to influence External Talent solutioning Build work planning and category governance for the India MU Set up MU targets in alignment with Global P+ and category goals and follow progress / achievement of those KPIStakeholder management Partner with ET Strategy Lead and ET MU teams to solution on Stakeholder (DOO, Service Line Leads, CALs, Cx,Avanade, etc.) requirements relating to Supply Chain including but not limited to sales/opportunities, supplier sourcing,supplier analysis etc. and create value Promote ET Capability to Stakeholders and guide the team to do so Manage internal customer feedback on supplier performanceSupplier management Promote greater use of Global or Regional Strategic and Preferred suppliers Manage supplier relationship with critical and strategic suppliers in relationship with P+ 360 Partnership team and leadSuppliers business reviews Guide MU ET Leads on performance management of local strategic suppliersProject Management Support the implementation of Global/Market External Talent programs and principles Provide direction, manage status against agreed plan and provide escalation management
 Provide regular status in accordance to agreed status templates to Global ET Delivery Lead and Market Lead Support Market External Talent Strategy lead to gather/ showcase project delivery outcomesSourcing & Contracting Identify market and local MU sourcing projects in line with the Global External talent strategies Create and maintain local sourcing pipeline through spend and talent skills analysis as well as through regular supplierand stakeholder meetings Support market or cross MUs high complex strategic sourcing and complex contracting projects Ensure overall policy & law compliance in process execution Be accountable of the External Talent Delivery within the Market and act as an escalation point for Delivery challenges Promote the use of contracts and buying channels according to category strategiesTeam management Supervise and guide assigned team members Manage team members’ performance/capacity, escalating to Global ET Delivery Lead and P+ CXLs where necessary Provide support to team on resource decisions including business case, interviews, etc. Connect with SSC POC/Lead on a regular basis for continuous improvements and issue escalations Lead Market community calls to encourage synergies & knowledge sharing and foster team spiritQualificationsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities: Expert in category management and sourcing execution as well as project management and planning Excellent knowledge of procurement and category strategy development and conveyance Exceptional track record of building relationships with stakeholders that have resulted in high customersatisfaction Ability to understand client requirements and executing Procurement strategies to meet thoserequirements Strong capability to independently interact throughout the broader Accenture organization Proven knowledge in sourcing and procurement methodologies and concepts Advanced in analytics and the ability to analyze specifications and influence demand Strong in risk and compliance management as well as supplier management Extensive experience in contract negotiations Strong knowledge of procurement tools content and data analysis Good procurement project and process management knowledge and experience Expert knowledge of the External Talent Staffing industry and commercial models Capacity to forecast Accenture job demand (e.g AI and related skilled workforce) Deep working experience in ETM industry, with a Procurement & ‘Talent’ experience Strong analytical, presentation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills Forward, out of the box thinking and an innovative, disruptive, and open mindset Action oriented and solution minded team player with high degree of self-management Ability to manage multiple projects, adopt a flexible approach and prioritize tasks appropriately Comfortable navigating in a multicultural environment and broad environment and with all levels of theorganization Ability to coach/mentor and lead if required; ability to collaborate, advocate a shared vision, andexecute with agilityRequisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: Any graduation At least 10 years of relevant procurement experience in categories like external talent management,contractors, contingent labour, staff hiring and recruitment. Good understanding of (contractual Staff ) contingent labor-related legal landscape