Equipment & Construction Management Consultant (Sourcing & Procurement) - NASPFY26

Accenture•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Accenture Sourcing & Procurement is seeking to enhance our Equipment and Construction Center of Excellence with a driven professional committed to building a great business and influencing their career. This role focuses on supporting clients with equipment and construction sourcing and cost optimization projects. Responsibilities include identifying opportunities to reduce equipment or construction costs, managing capital expenditure (CapEx) purchases, and proposing innovative solutions to address rising prices and longer lead times. The consultant will work closely with clients and suppliers to drive project initiatives, lead consulting efforts, problem-solving, project management, and data analysis to support strategic client decision-making. The role also involves deepening the expertise of the Equipment and Construction Center of Excellence and capturing knowledge to support business development and scale Accenture’s capabilities in this area.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience executing Strategic Sourcing projects/programs, developing and executing cost optimization strategies
Minimum 1 year Procurement and sourcing experience, including exposure to equipment & construction negotiations
Minimum 1 year experience with Microsoft Office (Excel & PowerPoint) products, including the ability to develop and interpret complex analytical models and ad-hoc reports
Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If associate degree, must have a minimum of 6 years’ work experience)
Strong experience with Microsoft Office (Excel & PowerPoint) products, including the ability to develop and interpret complex analytical models and ad-hoc reports tied to CapEx and construction spend.

Nice To Haves

Proven client-facing skills and proficiency at building and nurturing client relationships
Strong communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to present comfortably to senior executives
Strong analytical skills
Ability to plan and manage multiple projects, tasks, and initiatives simultaneously
Comfortable in an entrepreneurial, performance-driven environment and a capacity for innovation and process improvement
Prior experience in driving insights using visualization tools (i.e., Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx) and analytics tools (i.e., Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics)
MBA or equivalent graduate degree
Equipment or Construction Sourcing Manager with Consulting Experience - prior consulting firm experience combined with hands-on knowledge of equipment or construction sourcing or project execution.
Mission Critical Equipment / CapEx Procurement Manager - background in procurement management/directorship from industries with significant capital equipment investments.
Construction Services / General Contractor / Subcontractor SME - background in operations, cost estimation, financial analysis, procurement, construction management, engineering, or supply chain management.
MEP engineer (Mechanical, Electrical)
Industry Backgrounds - applicants from the High Tech, Data Center, Life Sciences, Utilities, and Industrials industries are preferred.

Responsibilities

Create robust sourcing strategies and cost-out recommendations specifically for equipment, capital expenditures, and construction services.
Provide thought leadership and benchmarking across mission-critical equipment, construction spend, and general contractor/subcontractor engagements.
Synthesize disparate data sources (spend analytics, supplier bids, market benchmarks) into actionable insights and clear deliverables.
Work with clients to identify and interpret key project requirements tied to CapEx purchases, contractor scopes, and project timelines.
Develop and nurture relationships with client stakeholders, including procurement executives, project managers, and construction leadership.
Facilitate development of project plans and overall project management to ensure effective delivery of construction sourcing initiatives and capital equipment procurement projects.
Coordinate with subject matter experts within and outside of the firm to address cost, quality, schedule, and risk considerations.
Work with contractors, consultants, and internal/external resources to align priorities, accomplish objectives, and satisfy all stakeholders.
Contribute to the Equipment and Construction Center of Excellence’s strategic decisions and direction through subject matter insights.
Exhibit integrity in decisions and firm relationships.
Achieve excellence and dependability through the execution of projects and initiatives.
Support sales calls by bringing equipment and construction category expertise to client discussions.
Develop sales-support materials tailored to CapEx, construction spend optimization, and general contractor sourcing.
Provide thought leadership in equipment and construction procurement to establish Accenture as a trusted partner.
Support development and review of client equipment and construction spend summaries, identifying opportunities for cost optimization and savings.
Work with the team to identify and assess opportunities for savings through CapEx leverage, contractor negotiations, subcontractor rationalization, and market benchmarking.
Create and curate deliverable content (decks, models, case studies, whitepapers, etc.) to capture equipment and construction sourcing knowledge, CapEx procurement strategies, and contractor engagement best practices.
Develop and execute strategies to aggregate data for ongoing benchmarking, insight generation, and data analysis across construction and capital projects.
Assist with ongoing development and management of intellectual capital within the Equipment and Construction Center of Excellence.
Demonstrate a self-starter mindset and proactively take initiative to learn, grow, and advance projects in equipment and construction sourcing.