Accenture Construct - Procurement & Commercial Manager, ANS

Accenture Construct•Las Vegas, NV

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Procurement & Commercial Manager will oversee procurement operations for Accenture Construct, supporting capital projects and working with client procurement leadership, internal department heads, project management, vendors, and requestors. The role manages procurement administrative staff, maintains procurement workflows and standards, and serves as an escalation point for procurement issues, stakeholder conflicts, and vendor disputes. It also provides procurement performance, commitment, and risk updates to project management. The manager oversees Purchase Requisition and Purchase Order creation and processing in SAP, coordinates the PR-to-PO process, monitors PO status and change activity, and addresses discrepancies. The role leads RFP/RFQ solicitation development and execution, including package preparation, market engagement, bidder communications, evaluations, stakeholder reviews, timelines, and contract award. It also oversees vendor onboarding through SAP Ariba, including coordination, status reporting, issue resolution, and compliance with client vendor requirements. The position is based in the Las Vegas area and requires on-site/in-office work two to three days per week. Accenture Construct describes its work as delivering complex capital programs such as data centers, power grids, rail, factories, mines, water, and public infrastructure, from early strategy through construction and handover.

Requirements

Based in Las Vegas or the Las Vegas area, with the ability to work on-site/in-office two to three days per week.
At least 7 years of experience in contract administration, procurement, or supply chain management.

Nice To Haves

Experience in mining, resources, or large-scale capital project environments.
Leadership experience managing or mentoring a procurement team.
Advanced hands-on experience with SAP PR/PO administration and SAP Ariba vendor management/onboarding.
A track record leading RFP/RFQ solicitation processes from development through award.
Strong stakeholder management, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to work across multiple workstreams and organizational levels.
Deep familiarity with procurement best practices, contract administration principles, and sourcing compliance standards.
Self-directed and adaptable, with the ability to lead in a fast-paced, field-based project environment.

Responsibilities

Manage procurement administrative staff, including guidance, workload oversight, and quality control.
Serve as the primary escalation point for procurement issues, stakeholder conflicts, and vendor disputes.
Establish and maintain procurement workflows, standards, and best practices for consistency, compliance, and efficiency.
Collaborate with client procurement leadership and internal department heads to align procurement strategy with project priorities and budgets.
Provide project management with regular reporting on procurement performance, open commitments, and risk areas.
Oversee the creation and processing of Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders in SAP, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.
Coordinate the PR-to-PO process with requestors, budget owners, and client procurement personnel, resolving escalated issues and approvals.
Monitor PO status, discrepancies, and change order activity, and implement corrective actions as needed.
Lead development and execution of RFP/RFQ solicitation packages, including scopes of work, commercial terms, evaluation criteria, and supporting documentation.
Direct go-to-market activities, vendor documentation, solicitation distribution, bidder communications and clarifications, and bidder evaluations.
Coordinate internal stakeholders and evaluation/review cycles through solicitation and award.
Oversee RFP/RFQ timelines and deliverables from initiation through contract award.
Oversee the vendor onboarding program in SAP Ariba from initiation through completion.
Coordinate with vendors, internal users, and client personnel to resolve onboarding issues and maintain progress.
Monitor onboarding pipeline and status reporting, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure compliance with client vendor requirements.