Accenture

Global Category Associate Manager Buying Channel and Payment Solutions

Accenture·Łódź·Hybrydowo

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O stanowisku

Key Responsibilities: Category Strategy & Planning • Support the development and execution of the global Payment Products category strategy, aligned with P+ objectives and Travel & Mobility priorities • Support global target setting (savings, compliance, consolidation) and roadmap definition • Identify category improvement opportunities through market benchmarking, supplier intelligence, and spend analysis Strategic Sourcing & RFP Execution • Support and lead RFIs, RFPs, and sourcing initiatives across payment products (e.g. corporate cards, lodge cards, virtual cards, payment platforms) • Manage sourcing workstreams including: o Requirements definition o Commercial and pricing evaluation o Fact-based negotiation support o Award recommendations and business case preparation • Ensure sourcing activities follow Procurement Plus governance and Sourcing Council requirements Commercial Oversight & Savings Delivery • Analyze supplier commercial models including fees, rebates, incentives, and pricing structures • Identify and track hard and soft savings, cost avoidance, and value levers in line with P+ methodology • Support savings validation, documentation, and reporting through approved procurement tools and processes Contracting & Governance • Support contract development and lifecycle management in collaboration with Legal and Risk teams • Ensure contracts include appropriate commercial terms, KPIs, SLAs, audit rights, and termination clauses • Maintain oversight of contract…

Za co będziesz odpowiadać

  • Support the development and execution of the global Payment Products category strategy, aligned with P+ objectives and Travel & Mobility priorities

  • Support global target setting (savings, compliance, consolidation) and roadmap definition

  • Identify category improvement opportunities through market benchmarking, supplier intelligence, and spend analysis

  • Support and lead RFIs, RFPs, and sourcing initiatives across payment products (e.g. corporate cards, lodge cards, virtual cards, payment platforms)

  • Manage sourcing workstreams including:

Czego chętnie szukamy

  • Ensure sourcing activities follow Procurement Plus governance and Sourcing Council requirements

  • Analyze supplier commercial models including fees, rebates, incentives, and pricing structures

  • Identify and track hard and soft savings, cost avoidance, and value levers in line with P+ methodology

  • Support savings validation, documentation, and reporting through approved procurement tools and processes

  • Support contract development and lifecycle management in collaboration with Legal and Risk teams

  • Ensure contracts include appropriate commercial terms, KPIs, SLAs, audit rights, and termination clauses

  • Maintain oversight of contract compliance and adherence to global category standards

  • Support ongoing supplier performance management and governance cadences

  • Track delivery against contractual commitments and category objectives

  • Challenge supplier claims and escalations using data, benchmarks, and contract position

  • Support complex, cross-functional payment transformation initiatives (e.g. program redesigns, supplier transitions, consolidation initiatives)

  • Prepare structured materials for SteerCos, leadership updates, and executive decision forums

  • Contribute to continuous improvement of category tools, templates, and ways of working

  • Support other Travel & Mobility projects assigned by Category Lead

  • Global Category Lead – Payment Products

  • Global Category Director – Travel & Mobility

  • P+ Governance and Sourcing Council stakeholders

  • Travel & Mobility Operations, Finance, Treasury, Risk, Legal, and Tax (as required for category initiatives)

  • Global and regional Procurement teams

  • Strategic payment suppliers

Benefity i dodatki

  • Individual support of a People Lead and a specific path of professional development, as well as the possibility of a session with a Coach.

  • A wide training package (soft, technical, and language training offer, access to the e-learning platforms, Gallup test, GenAI training, possibility of co-financing courses, and certification).

  • Employee Assistance Program - legal, financial, and psychological consultations.

  • Accenture employees eligible for the Employee share purchase plan automatically become eligible for quarterly dividends if they own company shares.

  • Paid employee referral program.

  • Private medical care and life insurance.

  • Access to the WorkSmile benefits platform (possibility of using a wide range of products and services, including the Multisport card).