We are… We are a global collective of innovators applying the New every day to improve the way the world works and lives. New doesn’t mean being ahead of the curve; new is pushing forward the curve, riding the edge where the impossible meets the transformational and making it reality where it matters. Help us show the world what’s possible as you partner with clients to unlock hidden value and deliver innovative solutions. Empowered with innovative tools, continuous learning and a global community of diverse talent and perspectives, we drive success in a new business architecture that disrupts conventional practices. Our expertise spans 40+ industries across 120+ countries and impacts millions of lives every day. We turn ideas into reality. You are… As a member of one of the world’s largest Workday-certified teams, you’ll be part of a team of advisory professionals who deliver more than just technology. From rapid deployments to entire transformations, you’ll deliver integrated, payroll, cloud-based HR and financial management solutions that put organizations on the fast track to a better way to work. As a Workday Strategic Sourcing Consultant, your primary responsibilities may include:
Identification of business requirements related to procurement processes, including spend analysis, supplier management, and contract management.
Functional and process design for P2P/S2P activities, incorporating strategic sourcing best practices to optimize cost savings and supplier relationships.
Scenario design, flow mapping, prototyping, and testing of Workday configurations to streamline procurement workflows and enable strategic sourcing initiatives.
Leading workshops to educate clients on Workday's functionalities for P2P/S2P and strategic sourcing.
Conducting working sessions with clients to gather, understand, and analyze business requirements specific to procurement and sourcing.
Supporting the Financials Lead in architecting Workday P2P/S2P solutions that integrate seamlessly with strategic sourcing strategies.
Advising clients on industry standards and leading practices in procurement and strategic sourcing, including cost reduction techniques, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiation.
Demonstrating design options through prototypes that showcase how Workday can improve efficiency and effectiveness in procurement activities.
Understanding and applying Workday and Accenture methodologies to ensure successful implementation of P2P/S2P functionalities and strategic sourcing best practices.
Why should I join the Accenture Workday team?
Innovate every day. Be at the forefront of designing and delivering Workday solutions that push boundaries and create new opportunities for our clients.
Lead with the industry’s best . Join an industry-recognized global cloud leader with more than 2000 Workday certified professionals collaborating to drive enterprise-wide transformational projects on a global scale. Accenture has worked with more than 600 clients to deliver Workday deployments to unlock the potential of their organizations.
Learn and grow continuously. Harness unmatched training and professional development to help you build and advance your Workday, consultative and delivery skills. With learning resources, interactive classroom courses, real-life client simulations and ongoing mentoring available when you need it, you’ll expand your thinking beyond the core Workday implementation.
Who will be successful at Accenture?
It’s not just what you know or where you’ve been that propels success at Accenture: It’s who you are, fundamentally, as a person. We prize diversity in backgrounds and perspectives. Whatever your unique qualities, a few key traits should apply: You’re passionate about technology and motivated to apply the latest technology trends. You’re proactive and collaborative; a leader with effective communication skills. You’re driven by new challenges and are motivated to improve. You’re a creative problem solver with the flexibility to navigate uncertainty. You’re focused on the future with a desire to develop inclusive, responsible and sustainable solutions to complex challenges.
Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.
Here’s what you need:
Workday Financials Partner Certification
Minimum of 2 years of consulting experience, with a focus on procurement or strategic sourcing.
Minimum of 2 years of hands-on Workday Financials experience, demonstrating expertise in P2P/S2P functionalities.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in US and/or Global Financials Operations, including procurement processes.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associates Degree, must have minimum 6 years of work experience)
Bonus points if:
WSS Certification
Project experience with Workday’s strategic sourcing
Proficiency in multiple business processes: PTP, SCM, OTC, GL, FA, Budgeting, Cash Management, etc., with a strong understanding of how they connect to procurement activities.
Experience leading global and/or LE Workday engagements.
Experience applying strategic sourcing practices within Workday implementations.
Thrive in a diverse, fast-paced environment.
Other leading Cloud-based SaaS financial application implementation experience (Oracle E-Business Suite, NetSuite, Infor, Unit 4, PeopleSoft, Oracle Cloud ERP, SAP, Lawson, etc.)
An advanced degree in the area of specialization (Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, etc.)
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