Procurement Practice Specialist
Accenture
6 - 8 years
Gurugram
Posted: 11/08/2025
Job Description
Designation: Procurement Practice Specialist
Qualifications:Bachelor of Laws/Master Of Law
Years of Experience:7 to 11 years
About Accenture
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security.Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services, and Accenture Song— all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 699,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us at www.accenture.com
What would you do? The Contract Senior Specialist will facilitate the development and execution of a variety of third party commercial contracts in accordance with our client’s policies and procedures, applicable laws, and other requirements. The Contract Senior Specialist may provide guidance to the client’s business units and project teams on contract management and policy compliance matters, and may lead more than one engagement. Depending on the size and complexity of the agreement, the Contract Senior Specialist may be full-time on a single engagement. This is a non-attorney position. This role will be primarily based in Accenture India You will be working as a part of Procurement management team which uses a systematic approach for buying all the goods and services needed for a company to stay sustainable. They are involved in the identification of need, finding and qualifying the suppliers, requesting proposals, negotiating with suppliers, contracting, delivery and analyzing results. Manage the processes whereby performance of client work is coordinated with the contract rights and obligations of the parties to ensure contract compliance (or that the contract is modified as appropriate).
What are we looking for? • Draft and negotiate contracts based on both client templates and supplier templates, in a timely manner with appropriate legal support to ensure compliance with client standards; • Strong subject matter expertise in drafting agreements in following areas: IT, Marketing, Professional Services, Facilities, MRO. Specific experience within the Pharma industry highly desirable; • Coordinate and perform contract analysis, including redlines and negotiations with client legal and other stakeholders, as well as suppliers to: ? Negotiate business terms and collaborate, coordinate, and be able to explain risks and implications of contract terms to the business and other stakeholders. ? Complete gap analyses, review, redline, and understand contract language, risks and implications of such language. ? Draft commercial terms as needed. • Prepare and disseminate information regarding contract status, compliance, modifications, with the ability to work within cross-functional teams to maintain contracting procedures and ensuring adherence to regional/goal category strategies; • Consulting and escalating positioning issues which are not solved satisfactorily to the project team in a timely manner; • Act as a contact between the project tea • Legal degree required with a minimum of 6 years of experience or relevant contract management experience required with a minimum of 8 years of experience; • Be able to identify legal risk in various contract types; • In depth experience working with a variety of contract types (i.e. preparing, reviewing and negotiating) and contract processes (i.e. implementation, etc.);
Roles and Responsibilities: •• Must be able to recognize, identify and clearly be able to explain business and convey legal positions; • Impactful experience working within cross-functional and/or global teams of contracting and / or procurement professionals and aligning with established performance expectations; • Internal stakeholder management, data/information management, category management, process design and continuous improvement initiatives, project management and performance measurement skills; • Procurement process knowledge, contract management, market analysis, supplier analysis, supplier diversity, technology utilization, strategic planning, and integrated supply chain experience is an advantage; • Experience with contract reporting necessary (i.e. total number of contracts, number of suppliers under contract, and other indicators) to assess progress and effectiveness of the contract function; • Experience responding to inquiries regarding contract obligations and redlines/revisions; • Demonstrated a results driven approach, in a team setting where team members are not directly located within the same geography; • Strong client management skills; • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Word.Bachelor of Laws,Master Of Law
About Accenture
We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people’s physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World’s Best Workplaces™.Join Accenture to work at the heart of change.Visit us at www.accenture.com
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About Company
Accenture is a global professional services company specializing in consulting, technology, and outsourcing services. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Accenture provides a wide range of services in strategy, digital, technology, operations, and consulting. It helps organizations improve their performance and create sustainable value by leveraging technology and industry expertise. Accenture works across various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, energy, and more. Known for its deep focus on innovation, Accenture partners with leading technology companies to drive digital transformation and help clients navigate complex challenges in an increasingly digital world.
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