Procurement+ External Talent Strategy Lead - EMEA

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