Procurement+ External Talent Strategy Lead - EMEA
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Job description:
We are seeking an experienced External Talent* Strategy Lead - EMEA to help shape and evolve Accenture's External Talent strategy across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Within the Global Procurement organisation, you will play a key role in designing, defining, and driving External Talent strategies while partnering closely with regional and global stakeholders. You will support strategic initiatives, supplier management, analytics-led decision making, and workforce solutions that help Accenture access and manage external talent effectively.
*Including sub-categories: Contractors, Recruitment, Services, Gig, Job Boards, Talent Services.
What’s in it for you?
Shape and drive the EMEA External Talent strategy, working with regional and global stakeholders across Procurement, Talent Acquisition, Finance, Legal, Operations, and Business Leadership
Lead strategic initiatives across supplier management, workforce solutions, talent acquisition channels, and operational excellence, using data and market insights to support decision making
Join a global team with opportunities to contribute to innovative External Talent solutions, while benefiting from a wide range of employee benefits and career development opportunities
Key Responsibilities:
Design, evolve, and support the implementation of the EMEA External Talent strategy aligned with global Procurement and business objectives
Build and maintain strong relationships with regional and global stakeholders to support workforce and supplier strategies
Lead strategic initiatives and projects focused on vendor management, talent acquisition channels, workforce innovation, and operational excellence
Monitor EMEA-wide supplier performance, contract coverage, spend analytics, and reporting to identify opportunities for optimization
Drive supplier selection, sourcing events, and strategic negotiations while promoting the use of global and regional strategic providers
Develop and maintain reporting frameworks, dashboards, and analytics to support decision making
Ensure compliance with procurement processes, local regulations, and Accenture policies
Foster collaboration across the External Talent community through knowledge sharing, stakeholder engagement, and community leadership
Job Qualifications
Demonstrable experience in Procurement, Workforce Strategy, Talent Supply Chain, Vendor Management, Staffing, Recruiting, or a related strategic function
Experience operating in a global or regional matrix organization
Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships and strategic programs
Procurement and supplier management experience
Workforce strategy and talent supply chain management experience
Experience with strategic sourcing and RFP management
Strong data analytics and reporting skills
Vendor performance management and commercial negotiation experience
Experience in process improvement and transformation
Advanced stakeholder management, relationship-building, influencing, and communication skills
Strong project and program management, problem-solving, analytical, market intelligence, and trend analysis skills
Ability to lead through collaboration without direct authority, navigate ambiguity, and drive change
Community leadership and knowledge-sharing mindset
Bonus points for:
Experience within Professional Services, Consulting, Technology, or Managed Services environments
Experience working across multiple EMEA countries
Knowledge of external workforce models including contingent labor, contractors, freelancers, Services-Statement of Work (SoW), and managed services
Experience with procurement technologies, talent tech (Beeline, Workday etc...), sourcing platforms, e-sourcing
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