P+ Front Office - Travel & Mobility at Accenture

Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Procurement, Travel, Mobility, ConsultingIndustries

Requirements

  • Proven knowledge of the Travel and Mobility industry ecosystem (e.g., transportation and accommodation providers, fleet management including car rentals and employee leased cars, OTAs, TMCs, Global Distribution Systems (GDS), Payment Solutions, Loyalty programs, expatriate management services that support relocation)

Responsibilities

  • Along with the Regional Travel & Mobility Category Lead, identify sourcing projects in line with the global/regional category strategies
  • Create and maintain a local sourcing pipeline through spend analysis and regular stakeholder meetings
  • Facilitate the roll-out of global/regional/local sourcing initiatives in Latin America
  • Collaborate with local business stakeholders to understand local business requirements
  • Actively participate in category community calls and foster team spirit at the local level
  • Leverage the standard Sourcing methodology to achieve significant value in sourcing, negotiation, and contracting
  • Provide support in upfront market research and supplier identification for all sourcing projects
  • Draw up technical specifications for local sourcing projects based on stakeholders’ requirements
  • Design and develop relevant RFx documents for projects in line with global/regional strategies, when applicable, by utilizing e-sourcing and e-auctions tools
  • Perform supplier selection for local projects and negotiate commercial proposals with suppliers, as determined by the category management team for global and regional projects
  • Prepare a recommendation report for stakeholders as a decision tool to help them select supplier(s)
  • Award supplier(s)
  • Negotiate and deploy suppliers’ contracts, including best practices metrics and SLA, in collaboration with the Legal department
  • Ensure implementation of Local Country Addendum of global/regional agreements
  • Ensure compliance with local legislation and Accenture internal policies
  • Manage suppliers’ contract signature by both parties
  • Store suppliers signed contracts in the contracts repository and archiving tools
  • Promote usage of negotiated contracts and monitor adoption rate to it
  • Maintain preferred suppliers list
  • Identify key Travel & Mobility stakeholders for Latin America
  • Manage internal stakeholders’ feedback on suppliers’ performance
  • Proactively organize sessions with internal customers to identify value-adding opportunities
  • Liaise with multiple departments (Category, Procurement, Legal, Operations) to ensure communication paths remain open
  • Provide an escalation point for sourcing challenges
  • Promote greater use of Global or Regional Strategic Providers
  • Manage local supplier relationships in line with Global Category and 360 Value Management strategy
  • Deploy & adhere to the Global Procurement process: When applicable, support the development of global end-to-end procurement processes, templates, and tools
  • Ensure the highest level of compliance with local legislation, regulations, and Accenture policies with the support of the Procurement Plus Risk team
  • Review KPIs related to the categories (PSL usage, Contract Compliance, SynOps health, saving targets) and take the proper actions

Skills

Sourcing
Contract Management
Spend Analysis
RFx
E-sourcing
E-auctions
Negotiation
Supplier Selection
Market Research
Stakeholder Management

Accenture

Global professional services for digital transformation

About Accenture

Accenture provides a wide range of professional services, including strategy and consulting, technology, and operations, to help organizations improve their performance. Their services assist clients in navigating digital transformation, enhancing operational efficiency, and achieving sustainable growth. Accenture's offerings include cloud migration, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data analytics, which are tailored to meet the needs of various industries such as financial services, healthcare, and retail. What sets Accenture apart from its competitors is its extensive industry knowledge and ability to deliver comprehensive solutions that address both immediate challenges and long-term goals. The company's aim is to support clients in reducing their environmental impact while driving innovation and growth.

Dublin, IrelandHeadquarters
1989Year Founded
$8.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Rapid AI advancements may outpace Accenture's current capabilities, risking competitive disadvantages.
Integration challenges from multiple acquisitions could affect Accenture's operational efficiency.
The rise of AI-driven startups may disrupt Accenture's market share in customer service solutions.

Differentiation

Accenture's acquisitions enhance its capabilities in digital twin technology for financial services.
The company is expanding its expertise in net-zero infrastructure through strategic acquisitions.
Accenture's focus on software-defined vehicles positions it as a leader in automotive innovation.

Upsides

Accenture's investment in EMTECH supports central bank modernization amid digital currency evolution.
The acquisition of Award Solutions boosts Accenture's presence in the growing 5G and IoT markets.
Accenture's strategic acquisitions align with high-growth markets like digital twins and net-zero projects.

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