Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Senior Procurement Specialist, ANS

THE WORK:

Develop and execute procurement and contracting strategies aligned with project scope, timeline, and delivery objectives. Define packaging, sourcing, and engagement models to balance risk, cost, and scope across data center construction projects. Partner with engineering, finance, and legal teams to support WBS development and optimize sourcing strategies. Lead strategic sourcing efforts, driving value through supplier consolidation, standardization, and cost reduction initiatives. Oversee pre‑award activities, tender clarifications, and contract negotiations to ensure full commercial and technical alignment. Establish and enforce procurement and contract management processes across FEED and EPCM project phases. Review and approve contract documents, ensuring compliance with scope, safety, and corporate governance requirements. Manage contractor and consultant performance while ensuring accurate, timely processing of RFPs, RFAs, and contractual documentation. Serve as the primary liaison across internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders, providing regular updates on contract status, risks, and performance. Identify and mitigate procurement risks while monitoring KPIs, supplier performance, and adherence to HSSEQ and project standard. Flexible: The work location for this role will include a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office or center. With all our roles, there is some in‑person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. $110,000 - $180,000 a year Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred). 7+ years of procurement and contract management experience within capital projects, ideally in the pharmaceutical, chemical, or industrial sectors. Strong knowledge of EPC/EPCM models, FEED execution, and sourcing of engineering, construction, and process equipment packages. Experience with various contract forms (lump‑sum, cost‑plus, target cost) and risk allocation strategies. Working knowledge of local procurement regulations and construction law. Proficiency in MS Office Suite, ERP/procurement tools (e.g., SAP, Ariba), and cost analysis techniques. Bonus Points Bilingual proficiency in English and French preferred. Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship‑building abilities; calm and adaptable under pressure; capable of leading through influence across global project teams. Accommodation Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Other Employment Statements Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr Accenture