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 initiativesKey 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 collaborationProcurement 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 evaluationsStakeholder & 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 activitiesProject 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 initiativesKey Relationships• Local Technology Category Leads• Market Unit Procurement Leads• Country/Local Corporate Sourcing & Supplier (S&S) teams• Business stakeholders across Gallia• Global/Regional Category LeadershipQualificationsSkills & 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 environmentKey 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