Category Manager – Technology (Gallia)

Overview:

Accenture Procurement Plus is seeking an experienced and driven Category Manager – Technology to lead our Gallia technology category operations. This role plays a critical part in executing global and regional strategies at a local level, ensuring value delivery, stakeholder satisfaction, and supplier performance across the Technology category.

Key Purpose:

As the Category Manager for Technology in Gallia, you will be responsible for:

• Implementing global and regional sourcing strategies within the local market
• Driving cost savings, service excellence, and compliance
• Acting as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders
• Leading and developing local category teams and initiatives

Key Responsibilities:

Category Management & Strategy Execution:

• Lead implementation of the global/regional Technology category strategy at the country/market unit level
• Align local targets with global objectives
• Manage and develop the local Procurement Plus Technology team
• Support local business planning, budgeting, and strategic decision-making
• Identify and drive local sourcing opportunities in line with broader category strategy
• Actively participate in global category community and foster collaboration

Procurement Execution & Initiative Support:

• Drive execution of key strategic procurement initiatives locally
• Ensure effective contract implementation and usage of preferred buying channels
• Support compliance, risk management, and performance tracking
• Conduct market intelligence and supplier base evaluations

Stakeholder & Supplier Engagement:

• Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders
• Collect and act on feedback on category performance
• Promote value-adding initiatives through proactive stakeholder engagement
• Support pipeline planning and forecasting of sourcing activities

Project Leadership:

• Lead and support critical local sourcing projects from initiation to contract
• Design RFPs and conduct competitive sourcing processes
• Implement supplier KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Key Relationships

• Local Technology Category Leads
• Market Unit Procurement Leads
• Country/Local Corporate Sourcing & Supplier (S&S) teams
• Business stakeholders across Gallia
• Global/Regional Category Leadership

Skills & Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, Technology, Economics, or related field
• 6+ years of procurement or category management experience, including project leadership
• Experience in the IT industry and Technology categories
• Experience managing senior stakeholders in a matrix environment

Key Competencies:

• Proven expertise in category strategy, sourcing, and supplier management
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• High proficiency with procurement tools and data analytics
• Strong understanding of commercial models and compliance frameworks
• Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Culturally agile and capable of working across global teams

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