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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 Qualifications Skills & Qualifications: 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 (written and spoken) • French language - min. B2 level • Culturally agile and capable of working across global teams

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