Optimization Expert_CL9

Job description

This role is part of Operational Excellence-team being responsible for optimization program execution across Procurement Plus. Key responsabilities include:

· Execute cost optimization program:
· Develop and align concrete action plans, policies and monitoring processes with stakeholders to ensure efficient realization of initiatives
· Collaborate closely with relevant local and global P+ stakeholders to validate hypotheses and to identify initiatives under considerations of procurement levers but also innovation and technology
· Develop hypotheses of optimization potentials through forecasting, benchmarking and interviews
· Extract and analyze data from Accenture primary systems e.g. SAP, MMPR, Radix-X by applying available tools and dashboards
· Identify the good costs from the bad costs and realign resources to invest in growth, profitability, sustainability and trust
· Perform reporting and monitoring activities:
· Identify and manage pro-actively potential escalations and risk factors
· Partner with P+ 360 Partnerships leadership team to align cost optimization program with long-term strategic projects, plans and initiatives
· Conduct regular status meetings with program sponsors to provide overview on progress, target achievement, value impact etc.
· Track actual performance against targets and document achieved outcomes
· Execute change management:
· Provide support along the cost optimization program and enable stakeholders to realize efficiently and effectively initiatives
· Drive change management and acceptance to ensure target achievement and realization of initiatives

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics or Accounting

Skills & Work Experience:

·  High level of proficiency in MS Office with exceptional knowledge of Excel, PowerBI and PowerPoint
·  Excellent analytical, conceptual and interpersonal skills
·  Strong financial acumen and quantitative analysis
·  Ability to work independently and as a team player in a highly complex matrix organization
·  Fluent in English (written and spoken)
·  Minimum 3 years of experience in cost management and demand management in a highly complex and multi-national matrix organization