Procurement Practice Analyst Full Time NEW

Designation: Procurement Practice Analyst

Qualifications:Any Graduation

Years of Experience:3 to 5 years

Language – Ability:English(International) – Proficient

About Accenture

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What would you do? Go beyond processing purchase orders at lower costs to help clients reap savings and value from the billions they spend on the goods and services that run their day-to-day business operations. Procurement Operations involve the process of acquiring goods and services that a business needs to operate. This includes identifying needs, selecting suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing purchase orders. The goal is to obtain quality products at the best possible prices while ensuring timely delivery. Effective procurement operations help control costs, maintain supply chain efficiency, and support overall business objectives. They are essential for the smooth functioning of any organization. Analyze and design the best practices for tactical and transactional procurement processes. Plan implementation based on detailed understanding of technologies involved and best practice process output measures. Provide the setup and ongoing maintenance of suppliers, catalog content, user authorization data and procurement applications to provide efficient and effective transactions, and to help maximize compliance.

What are we looking for? Strong hands-on experience in PR Validation, RFQ Management, and PO Creation. Experience with ERP systems such as SAP (MM/Ariba), Oracle, Coupa, or similar procurement platforms. Knowledge of procurement automation, workflow tools, and digital transformation initiatives. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. Excellent communication and presentation abilities. Experience in procurement process automation projects. Exposure to procurement analytics and reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.).

Roles and Responsibilities: Procurement Operations Manage and oversee the complete Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle, with a strong focus on PR to PO processing. Review and validate Purchase Requisitions (PRs) for accuracy, completeness, budget compliance, and policy adherence. Convert approved PRs into Purchase Orders (POs) while ensuring SLA compliance. Coordinate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve procurement-related issues. RFQ Management Prepare and manage Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes. Analyze supplier quotations and support vendor selection activities. Ensure competitive sourcing and adherence to procurement policies. Maintain RFQ documentation and audit readiness. Process Improvement & Automation Identify opportunities to automate procurement workflows and eliminate manual interventions. Collaborate with IT, digital transformation, and procurement teams to implement automation solutions. Support deployment and enhancement of procurement tools, ERP systems, and workflow platforms. Develop process documentation, SOPs, and best practices. Stakeholder Management Act as the procurement SME for business users and procurement teams. Provide guidance on procurement policies, processes, and system usage. Conduct training sessions and knowledge-sharing workshops. Reporting & Compliance Monitor procurement KPIs and operational metrics. Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and audit requirements. Prepare periodic reports, dashboards, and management presentations.