8,139 Procurement Management jobs in the United States

A Snapshot of Your Day

As the Vendor Management Specialist for the SAP PD2 to S4Hana transition, you will be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) representing the Business Process Group, responsible for defining and integrating requirements for future processes, ensuring business continuity and improvement of the Purchase Order Requisitioning processes into S4Hana.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Map and optimize the vendor evaluation and selection process for the S4Hana integration.

• Improve and continually support our vendor's financial performance processes to ensure they meet our standards and expectations.

• SME on the purchase requisitioning processes, including the full processing of purchase order requisitions to Purchase Order to the approval of vendor invoices.

• Integrate and improve current processes into S4Hana to ensure timely delivery of products or services.

• Vendor master data governance validation.

• Monitor and solve any vendor-related transactional issues, such as delivery errors, contract disputes, purchase order deficiencies, etc.

• Develop strategies for improving supply chain data efficiency to reduce costs.

What You Bring

• Associates Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or equivalent work experience is required

• Familiarity with supply chain processes and inventory management systems.

• Experience working in a diverse fast paced environment with many stakeholders.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers.

• SAP PD2, SAP PS1, and SAP PT2 experience.

• Nextgen P2P, Master Data Governance (MDG) and Ariba Guided Buying.

• Experience using MS Office Suite and Office 365 with SharePoint.

• Experience working with Purchasing and Vendor contracts.

• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About the Team

Our Business Process Team operates with high efficiency in the background by applying technology to our processes, ensuring that we operate in a streamlined and efficient manner. We use innovative tools to achieve our performance metrics while implementing continuous improvement measures that support the Global and North American critical initiatives.

Gas Services

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy:

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture

• Company paid Health and wellness benefits

• Paid Time Off and paid holidays

• 401K savings plan with company match

• Family building benefits

• Parental leave

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local

law.

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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie onX,Facebook,Instagram,YouTube,LinkedInandTik Tok.

Job Description

Purpose
The Senior Specialist, Procurement Management is responsible for executing source-to-contract procurement processes in alignment with business goals and industry best practices, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and contributing to supplier and sustainability. This role plays an essential part in executing supplier management activities, implementing continuous improvement projects, and driving day-to-day supplier excellence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with source to contract procurement processes in line with business goals and industry best practices, ensuring alignment with defined category strategic vision.
• Maintain compliance with procurement policy and team activities to business requirements of supplier and sustainability, executing tactical processes to create value.
• Execute supplier management activities in alignment to category SRM strategy, fostering a collaborative and innovative approach to supplier interactions, including negotiations and workshops.
• Adhere to risk mitigation plans developed in collaboration with Category Managers, providing tactical input on supplier performance and relaying the identification of procurement risks to safeguard the organizations interest and maintain operational resilience.
• Maintain excellence in all contract execution activities including source to contract and requisition to pay, implementing strategies to identify inefficiencies in process design and execution.
• Execute continuous improvement projects initiated by the PSC team, embracing and furthering a spirit of adaptability and innovation in procurement operations.
• Oversee Specialists execution of procurement activities and provide feedback while developing own capabilities and accumulates category expertise in accordance with individual learning path.
• Actively enable team goals, ensuring performance targets and objectives are delivered successfully.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Mgmt or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain or related business or operations function.
• Previous experience in procurement activities including source to contract, requisition to pay, and negotiation.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Power Platform).
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry is .
• Innovative problem-solving skills combined with a solution-oriented mindset, enabling creative approaches and clear communication at all organizational levels.
• Impactful executive functioning abilities and autonomous work ethic, maintaining efficient performance in challenging situations and building consensus in decision-making.

Key Stakeholders
Business Leads, Business Partners, Category Leads/Managers, Procurement Leads, Procurement Strategy & Capabilities Office

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements understate or local law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that theCompany believes ingood faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job gradefor this position. Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors includinggeographic location, and we may ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may bemodified in the future.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested,and determinable.The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any otherform of compensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company'ssole and absolute discretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys sole andabsolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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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.
Whether identifying opportunities to reduce clients' costs and environmental impacts or proposing innovative solutions that curb the effect of soaring prices and longer lead times, Accenture's Sourcing & Procurement team delivers tangible business results for our clients - while also enhancing the employee experience, customer satisfaction, and community impact.
As a Consultant, you support all aspects of our client-facing projects with direction from our experienced management team. In addition, you use your superpowers in consulting, problem-solving, project management, and data analysis to assist client decision-making at private equity (PE) and Fortune 500 companies. Lastly, our managers and mentors recognize your leadership potential and invest time and energy in your career to nurture your development and put you in a position to succeed.
Typical responsibilities include:
+ Synthesize disparate data sources into insights and clear deliverables
+ Create and present robust sourcing strategies and recommendations to client executives
+ Coordinate communications with internal and external project team
+ Develop and nurture relationships with client stakeholders
+ Understand how to create consensus among client stakeholders
The types of projects you'll work on:
+ Strategic sourcing (both within companies and across private equity portfolios)
+ Procurement process reengineering
+ Spend analysis and savings opportunity diagnostic
+ Pre-purchase due diligence
+ Make vs. buy decision analysis
+ Benchmarking and best practices implementation
Travel Requirements:
Travel is required for this role and could vary from 10-50%.
Here's what you need:
+ 3+ years of management consulting experience and/or 5+ years relevant professional experience in Procurement and/or Strategic Sourcing
+ A bachelor's degree in supply chain, finance, engineering, business, or a related field
+ Strong experience with Microsoft Office (Excel & PowerPoint) products, including the ability to develop and interpret complex analytical models and ad-hoc reports
Bonus points if:
+ Effective communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to present comfortably to senior executives
+ You have the proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
+ You have proven client-facing skills and are proficient at building and nurturing client relationships
+ You excel at planning and managing multiple projects, tasks, and initiatives simultaneously
+ You are comfortable in an entrepreneurial, performance-driven environment and have a capacity for innovation and process improvement
+ You have earned an MBA or equivalent graduate degree
+ Prior experience in driving insights using visualization tools (i.e., Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx) and analytics tools (i.e., Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics)
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 in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York or Washington as set forth below.We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
Information on benefits is here. ( Location Annual Salary Range
California $63,800 to $05,800
Colorado 63,800 to 177,800
District of Columbia 68,000 to 189,300
Illinois 59,100 to 177,800
Minnesota 63,800 to 177,800
Maryland 63,800 to 177,800
New York/New Jersey 59,100 to 205,800
Washington 68,000 to 189,300
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What We Believe
We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.
Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Read more here ( Employment Opportunity Statement
Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation.
All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement ( .
Requesting An Accommodation
Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 ( , send us an email ( or speak with your recruiter.
Other Employment Statements
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

**A Snapshot of Your Day**
As the Vendor Management Specialist for the SAP PD2 to S4Hana transition, you will be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) representing the Business Process Group, responsible for defining and integrating requirements for future processes, ensuring business continuity and improvement of the Purchase Order Requisitioning processes into S4Hana.
**How You'll Make an Impact**
+ Map and optimize the vendor evaluation and selection process for the S4Hana integration.
+ Improve and continually support our vendor's financial performance processes to ensure they meet our standards and expectations.
+ SME on the purchase requisitioning processes, including the full processing of purchase order requisitions to Purchase Order to the approval of vendor invoices.
+ Integrate and improve current processes into S4Hana to ensure timely delivery of products or services.
+ Vendor master data governance validation.
+ Monitor and solve any vendor-related transactional issues, such as delivery errors, contract disputes, purchase order deficiencies, etc.
+ Develop strategies for improving supply chain data efficiency to reduce costs.
**What You Bring**
+ Associates Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or equivalent work experience is required
+ Familiarity with supply chain processes and inventory management systems.
+ Experience working in a diverse fast paced environment with many stakeholders.
+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
+ Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers.
+ SAP PD2, SAP PS1, and SAP PT2 experience.
+ Nextgen P2P, Master Data Governance (MDG) and Ariba Guided Buying.
+ Experience using MS Office Suite and Office 365 with SharePoint.
+ Experience working with Purchasing and Vendor contracts.
+ Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.
**About the Team**
Our Business Process Team operates with high efficiency in the background by applying technology to our processes, ensuring that we operate in a streamlined and efficient manner. We use innovative tools to achieve our performance metrics while implementing continuous improvement measures that support the Global and North American critical initiatives.
**Gas Services**
Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.
**Who is Siemens Energy?**
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.
Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
+ Company paid Health and wellness benefits
+ Paid Time Off and paid holidays
+ 401K savings plan with company match
+ Family building benefits
+ Parental leave
** Employment Opportunity Statement
Siemens Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local
law.

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness-We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.
**Position Summary**
For more than 30 years, our Management Development Associate program has developed our future leaders. As a Management Development Associate, you'll embark on a personal and professional development experience a classroom simply can't offer.
As a Procurement Management Development Associate at Nestlé Purina, we will coach you from the start, shaping your career trajectory for continuous learning and growth. Together, we'll explore information systems, quality assurance, supply chain, engineering, human resources, production, R&D engineering, and operations performance to understand how each of these areas collaborate with procurement. You'll also gain insight into material life cycles and will be able to develop and manage sourcing strategies that ensure cost-effective procurement while maintaining quality and compliance with safety standards.
Why choose a leadership developmental role with us? It's a full-time position that fast-tracks you to management on the manufacturing side of our business. You are the future leader! Plus, a change in location offers a fresh perspective. Relocate to our factory sites nationwide with a relocation assistance package, learn end-to-end processes, build your network, and launch your career.
+ Develop knowledge, awareness, and understanding of the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) and pet care industries, including understanding the consumer and/or pet owner, knowing Purina brands, their competition, and the ability to identify and analyze segment trends.
+ Partner with other functional groups in developing strategy, material, or supplier needs for the project's outlined Scope of Work.
+ Consider current and future demand, and work with your team to ensure Business Continuity Plans are in place for key materials.
+ Experience internal and external procurement operations, including physical material life cycle, end-to-end factory operations, fulfillment, production scheduling, finished goods forecasting process, and interpretation into material needs.
+ Champion internal and external working relationships that provide exposure to various disciplines, account management, and customer teams.
+ Complete training in warehouse, transportation, and customer service functions.
**Requirements**
+ Must be open to relocation to one or more of our 24 production facilities across the U.S.
+ Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline attained or expected by June 2026.
**Other**
+ Prior co-practicum, or internship experience; manufacturing experience; student organization or other leadership experience.
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
The approximate pay for this position is $73,000.00. Please note that the pay provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.
Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com) .
It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1- .
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at .
Job Requisition: 365333

**Job Description:**
**This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is off** **ered**
**Locations: Dallas, TX, Atlanta, GA**
Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. Bring your bold ideas and fearless risk-taking to redefine connectivity and transform how the world shares stories and experiences that matter. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won't just imagine the future.
**Overall Purpose:**
Create and manage strategies for indirect categories to meet organizational goals, focusing on internal demand aggregation, external market impacts, supplier management, and innovation. This role will develop initial category strategies across multiple indirect areas.
**Key Roles and Responsibilities:'**
**Category Strategy and Market Analysis:**
+ Develop and maintain category-specific strategies and plans.
+ Conduct market research to identify and assess risks and opportunities.
+ Forecast demand for the indirect categories.
**Supplier Management and Contract Negotiation:**
+ Establish contract standards for the supported category.
+ Work cross-functionally to support the negotiation of key contracts in their supported category.
+ Understand and incorporate specifications and requirements.
**Collaborative Innovation and Cross-Functional Coordination:**
+ Drive collaborative innovation with internal stakeholders, supply chain, and suppliers.
+ Interface and persuade cross-functional teams, including senior leadership, to ensure seamless execution of category plans.
+ Engage in discourse with subject matter experts to bridge the gap between business objectives and sourcing requirements.
**Performance Monitoring and Process Improvement:**
+ Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) using data analytics to track category and supplier performance.
+ Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
**Cost Management and Spend Solutions Strategies:**
+ Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
+ Develop tail spend management strategies to reduce vendor proliferation.
+ Leverage technological platforms for efficient buying channel management.
**Job Contribution:**
+ An expert in their field, applying broad business knowledge and strategic insight surrounding emerging trends and technologies to solve complex problems and drive organizational results.
+ Lead critical, high-impact projects and design/implement innovative business strategies.
+ Work with minimal oversight, frequently consulting senior leadership and influencing executive decisions.
+ Serve as a mentor and assist others with challenging issues.
**Supervisory:** No
**Education:** Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) or advanced degree desired in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
**Experience:**
+ Typically, 7+ years of professional experience in indirect category management.
+ Strong focus on procurement supply chain management and category management in indirect.
+ Proven track record of managing large-scale initiatives, successful supplier negotiation and relationship management, and cost-saving initiatives desired.
Our **Principal Category Procurement Mgmt** earns between $130,700 - $96,100 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training. 
**Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:**
+ Medical/Dental/Vision coverage 
+ 401(k) plan 
+ Tuition reimbursement program 
+ Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays) 
+ Paid Parental Leave 
+ Paid Caregiver Leave 
+ Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected 
+ Adoption Reimbursement 
+ Disability Benefits (short term and long term) 
+ Life and Accidental Death Insurance 
+ Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal 
+ Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) 
+ Extensive employee wellness programs 
+ Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories,
+ AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone
If you're ready to make an impact on our business and your career, bring your bold ideas to a world of possibility. Apply today!
Ready to join our team? Apply today!
**Weekly Hours:**
40
**Time Type:**
Regular
**Location:**
Dallas, Texas
**Salary Range:**
$116,700.00 - $196,100.00
AT&T will consider for employment qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, state and local laws
We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status

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.
Whether identifying opportunities to reduce clients' costs and environmental impacts or proposing innovative solutions that curb the effect of soaring prices and longer lead times, Accenture's Sourcing & Procurement team delivers tangible business results for our clients - while also enhancing the employee experience, customer satisfaction, and community impact.
As a Consultant, you support all aspects of our client-facing projects with direction from our experienced management team. In addition, you use your superpowers in consulting, problem-solving, project management, and data analysis to assist client decision-making at private equity (PE) and Fortune 500 companies. Lastly, our managers and mentors recognize your leadership potential and invest time and energy in your career to nurture your development and put you in a position to succeed.
Typical responsibilities include:
+ Synthesize disparate data sources into insights and clear deliverables
+ Create and present robust sourcing strategies and recommendations to client executives
+ Coordinate communications with internal and external project team
+ Develop and nurture relationships with client stakeholders
+ Understand how to create consensus among client stakeholders
The types of projects you'll work on:
+ Strategic sourcing (both within companies and across private equity portfolios)
+ Procurement process reengineering
+ Spend analysis and savings opportunity diagnostic
+ Pre-purchase due diligence
+ Make vs. buy decision analysis
+ Benchmarking and best practices implementation
Travel Requirements:
Travel is required for this role and could vary from 10-50%.
Here's what you need:
+ 3+ years of management consulting experience and/or 5+ years relevant professional experience in Procurement and/or Strategic Sourcing
+ A bachelor's degree in supply chain, finance, engineering, business, or a related field
+ Strong experience with Microsoft Office (Excel & PowerPoint) products, including the ability to develop and interpret complex analytical models and ad-hoc reports
Bonus points if:
+ Effective communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to present comfortably to senior executives
+ You have the proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
+ You have proven client-facing skills and are proficient at building and nurturing client relationships
+ You excel at planning and managing multiple projects, tasks, and initiatives simultaneously
+ You are comfortable in an entrepreneurial, performance-driven environment and have a capacity for innovation and process improvement
+ You have earned an MBA or equivalent graduate degree
+ Prior experience in driving insights using visualization tools (i.e., Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx) and analytics tools (i.e., Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics)
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 in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York or Washington as set forth below.We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
Information on benefits is here. ( Location Annual Salary Range
California $63,800 to $05,800
Colorado 63,800 to 177,800
District of Columbia 68,000 to 189,300
Illinois 59,100 to 177,800
Minnesota 63,800 to 177,800
Maryland 63,800 to 177,800
New York/New Jersey 59,100 to 205,800
Washington 68,000 to 189,300
#LI-NA-FY25
What We Believe
We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.
Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Read more here ( Employment Opportunity Statement
Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation.
All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement ( .
Requesting An Accommodation
Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 ( , send us an email ( or speak with your recruiter.
Other Employment Statements
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

**Job Description:**
**This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is off** **ered**
**Locations: Dallas, TX, Atlanta, GA**
Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. Bring your bold ideas and fearless risk-taking to redefine connectivity and transform how the world shares stories and experiences that matter. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won't just imagine the future.
**Overall Purpose:**
Create and manage strategies for indirect categories to meet organizational goals, focusing on internal demand aggregation, external market impacts, supplier management, and innovation. This role will develop initial category strategies across multiple indirect areas.
**Key Roles and Responsibilities:'**
**Category Strategy and Market Analysis:**
+ Develop and maintain category-specific strategies and plans.
+ Conduct market research to identify and assess risks and opportunities.
+ Forecast demand for the indirect categories.
**Supplier Management and Contract Negotiation:**
+ Establish contract standards for the supported category.
+ Work cross-functionally to support the negotiation of key contracts in their supported category.
+ Understand and incorporate specifications and requirements.
**Collaborative Innovation and Cross-Functional Coordination:**
+ Drive collaborative innovation with internal stakeholders, supply chain, and suppliers.
+ Interface and persuade cross-functional teams, including senior leadership, to ensure seamless execution of category plans.
+ Engage in discourse with subject matter experts to bridge the gap between business objectives and sourcing requirements.
**Performance Monitoring and Process Improvement:**
+ Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) using data analytics to track category and supplier performance.
+ Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
**Cost Management and Spend Solutions Strategies:**
+ Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
+ Develop tail spend management strategies to reduce vendor proliferation.
+ Leverage technological platforms for efficient buying channel management.
**Job Contribution:**
+ An expert in their field, applying broad business knowledge and strategic insight surrounding emerging trends and technologies to solve complex problems and drive organizational results.
+ Lead critical, high-impact projects and design/implement innovative business strategies.
+ Work with minimal oversight, frequently consulting senior leadership and influencing executive decisions.
+ Serve as a mentor and assist others with challenging issues.
**Supervisory:** No
**Education:** Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) or advanced degree desired in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
**Experience:**
+ Typically, 7+ years of professional experience in indirect category management.
+ Strong focus on procurement supply chain management and category management in indirect.
+ Proven track record of managing large-scale initiatives, successful supplier negotiation and relationship management, and cost-saving initiatives desired.
Our **Principal Category Procurement Mgmt** earns between $130,700 - $96,100 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training. 
**Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:**
+ Medical/Dental/Vision coverage 
+ 401(k) plan 
+ Tuition reimbursement program 
+ Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays) 
+ Paid Parental Leave 
+ Paid Caregiver Leave 
+ Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected 
+ Adoption Reimbursement 
+ Disability Benefits (short term and long term) 
+ Life and Accidental Death Insurance 
+ Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal 
+ Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) 
+ Extensive employee wellness programs 
+ Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories,
+ AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone
If you're ready to make an impact on our business and your career, bring your bold ideas to a world of possibility. Apply today!
Ready to join our team? Apply today!
**Weekly Hours:**
40
**Time Type:**
Regular
**Location:**
Dallas, Texas
**Salary Range:**
$116,700.00 - $196,100.00
AT&T will consider for employment qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, state and local laws
We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status

**A Snapshot of Your Day**
As the Vendor Management Specialist for the SAP PD2 to S4Hana transition, you will be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) representing the Business Process Group, responsible for defining and integrating requirements for future processes, ensuring business continuity and improvement of the Purchase Order Requisitioning processes into S4Hana.
**How You'll Make an Impact**
+ Map and optimize the vendor evaluation and selection process for the S4Hana integration.
+ Improve and continually support our vendor's financial performance processes to ensure they meet our standards and expectations.
+ SME on the purchase requisitioning processes, including the full processing of purchase order requisitions to Purchase Order to the approval of vendor invoices.
+ Integrate and improve current processes into S4Hana to ensure timely delivery of products or services.
+ Vendor master data governance validation.
+ Monitor and solve any vendor-related transactional issues, such as delivery errors, contract disputes, purchase order deficiencies, etc.
+ Develop strategies for improving supply chain data efficiency to reduce costs.
**What You Bring**
+ Associates Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or equivalent work experience is required
+ Familiarity with supply chain processes and inventory management systems.
+ Experience working in a diverse fast paced environment with many stakeholders.
+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
+ Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers.
+ SAP PD2, SAP PS1, and SAP PT2 experience.
+ Nextgen P2P, Master Data Governance (MDG) and Ariba Guided Buying.
+ Experience using MS Office Suite and Office 365 with SharePoint.
+ Experience working with Purchasing and Vendor contracts.
+ Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.
**About the Team**
Our Business Process Team operates with high efficiency in the background by applying technology to our processes, ensuring that we operate in a streamlined and efficient manner. We use innovative tools to achieve our performance metrics while implementing continuous improvement measures that support the Global and North American critical initiatives.
**Gas Services**
Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.
**Who is Siemens Energy?**
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.
Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
+ Company paid Health and wellness benefits
+ Paid Time Off and paid holidays
+ 401K savings plan with company match
+ Family building benefits
+ Parental leave
** Employment Opportunity Statement
Siemens Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local
law.