SAP Procurement Functional Senior Manager

Job DescriptionRole Title: SAP Sourcing and Procurement Functional Senior ManagerLocation: LondonSalary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experienceAccenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next- technology to each business challenge.We believe in and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for and too.“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.”

– Julie Sweet, Accenture CEOIn our team you will

OverviewAs an SAP Sourcing and Procurement leader at Accenture, you will be an integral part of growing the Ariba UK and Ireland practice and delivering large scale Source to Pay transformations. In this senior role you will help define approaches, deployment roadmaps and lead the projects from start to finish. Your strong business process knowledge, combined with your in-depth Ariba expertise will be key to effectively serving our clients. This role will give you the opportunity to support global companies achieve their Sourcing and Procurement ambitions and to shape new deals.We are looking for experience in the following skills

10+ years of SAP Sourcing and Procurement experienceAt least 5 full lifecycle implementations of all phasesRecognized as a functional leader and expert, providing thought leadership and insights, with a strong ability to communicate with Procurement and IT professionalsExperience leading large-scale SAP S/4 HANA and/or Ariba transformations and managing complex projectsProven capability in driving innovation and contributing to the enhancement of SAP solutionsSet yourself apart

Proven ability to drive innovation within the SAP Sourcing and Procurement group and identify opportunities for continuous improvementExperience in developing and nurturing strategic partnerships with SAP and other technology vendors to enhance Accenture''s SAP Sourcing and Procurement offeringsAbility to identify emerging trends and technologies in Sourcing and Procurement and incorporate them into SAP Sourcing and Procurement solutionsTrack record of successfully influencing clients\'' Sourcing and Procurement transformation journeys and driving business value through SAP implementationsWhat’s in it for you

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known ..... full job details .....