Category Manager with French

Senior • Hybrid

Warsaw, Poland

Job Description

Overview:

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

Accenture

Accenture Federal Services is a leading company in the technology industry, dedicated to helping the US federal government strengthen the nation and improve the lives of its people. With over 13,000 employees, the company focuses on leveraging technology and ingenuity to serve clients in defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Accenture Federal Services fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and caring community where employees are empowered to grow, learn, and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training. The company is committed to driving positive and lasting change that advances missions and the government as a whole. Accenture Federal Services values diversity and inclusion, recognizing that it fuels innovation and creativity, enabling them to better serve clients and communities. As an equal opportunity employer, the company believes in creating and sustaining an inclusive environment where everyone has a sense of belonging. Accenture Federal Services is dedicated to providing employment opportunities to veterans and is committed to diversity, non-discrimination, and equal employment opportunities.