**Procurement Workplace Lead** **UK\&I** **Hybrid with the requirement to be in London 1-2x week** **Career Level: 8** **About the** We're looking for a dynamic and strategic Workplace Category Lead to take ownership of the Workplace Services category across the UK and Ireland. In this , you'll be responsible for the end-to-end procurement lifecycle covering contracts with suppliers that support our internal operations---everything from office administration and services to supplies that keep Accenture running smoothly. You'll work in close collaboration with internal stakeholders---teams who are responsible for managing internal services---to ensure third-party suppliers are delivering efficiently and cost-effectively. You'll play a key in contract negotiation, supplier performance oversight, and leading tendering activities. This is a strategic that offers the opportunity to shape and manage the entire category, propose market-driven solutions, and support both high-value and lower-tier contracts, supported by a dedicated delivery and service team. **Key Responsibilities:** * Manage the procurement strategy for the Workplace Services category across UKI. * Actively support roll-out of global/regional category development initiatives within the MU and Country. * Negotiate, implement, and manage supplier contracts across admin services, office operations, and supplies. * Oversee supplier performance and delivery, ensuring alignment with internal service needs. * Manage internal customer feedback on category organisation \& supplier performance * Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand operational requirements and propose procurement-driven solutions. * Drive competitive sourcing initiatives and manage end-to-end tendering processes. * Supervise and guide supporting sourcing teams handling lower-value procurement activities. * Stay informed on market trends and bring innovative, cost-effective solutions to stakeholders. * Ensure compliance and governance across all contracts and supplier relationships. **Requirements:** * A bachelor's degree with a focus in Business, Economics, Procurement, Facilities Management, Real Estate Projects \& Fit-outs, or comparable professional education. * Extensive experience in workplace procurement, including facilities services, real estate projects, and office operations. * Experience working with senior executives in a complex, matrixed organization. * Proven ability to deliver both strategic and operational value within the workplace category. * Strong category knowledge with a hands-on, results-driven approach. * Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation, sourcing, and supplier performance management. * Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions and levels. * Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to engage senior-level stakeholders with confidence.