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
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 and French on business level (written and spoken)
Culturally agile and capable of working across global teams