Procurement Category Lead Technology Senior Manager

Experteer Overview

As Category Manager Technology at Accenture, you lead the local execution of global and regional IT category strategies in Italy, building and guiding the local Technology Procurement Plus team. You drive cost savings, supplier performance, and compliance while aligning sourcing with local business planning. You will design RFPs, lead competitive sourcing, and implement preferred buying channels. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, operations, and supplier management, delivering value for the technology function.

Retribuzione / Benefits

• Lead local execution of global/regional Technology category strategy
• Develop and manage the local Technology Procurement Plus team and initiatives
• Implement global/regional sourcing strategies at country level
• Drive cost savings, service excellence, compliance and planning support
• Define and manage supplier KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead contract implementation and usage of preferred buying channels
• Design RFPs and conduct competitive sourcing processes

Responsabilità

• At least 9 years in procurement or category management, including IT/Technology focus
• Experience in a matrix organization with on-shore and near-shore stakeholders and teams
• Strong analytical, presentation, communication, interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills
• Relationship management and proactive, customer-focused approach
• Ability to manage multiple projects with prioritization and flexibility
• Degree and fluency in English
• Roma location
• Experience in budgeting and local market planning (implied)
• Familiarity with contract management and supplier performance metrics (implied)