• Developing and executing integrated, forward-looking category strategies • Building transparent cost models and forecasting frameworks to support informed, data-driven decision-making • Analyzing spend, demand, and market intelligence to uncover optimization opportunities and long-term value creation • Leading make-versus-buy and insourcing analyses using total cost of ownership principles • Shaping supplier portfolio strategies, including volume allocation and thoughtful introduction of new partners • Leading complex RFP processes and structuring award scenarios that balance commercial and strategic priorities • Negotiating commercial agreements and nurturing long-term, trust-based supplier partnerships • Overseeing contract structures, pricing models, performance metrics, and risk mitigation approaches • Building and stewarding a preferred global supplier network • Communicating strategy, risks, trade-offs, and recommendations clearly and confidently to senior leadership • Ensuring procurement strategies align with Environmental, Health & Safety standards and Responsible Care principles • Engage and influence key internal stakeholders across commercial, operations, supply chain, and technical teams to ensure alignment and support for category strategies

• Lead customer line reviews by presenting compelling, data-backed proposals to internal and external stakeholders • Analyze POS and macroeconomic trends to uncover performance trends and opportunities • Review retail pricing to identify opportunities for retail partners • Articulate clear plans around category positioning, product segmentation, and strategic initiatives • Present POS, pricing, and macroeconomic trends in novel ways that encourage customer engagement • Collaborate with sales and customers on strategic initiatives • Responsible for thinking outside the box and providing creative solutions • Undertakes additional responsibilities and tasks as directed by management.

Job Title: Candidate Sourcing & Screening Specialist Location: Newcastle - Remote Languages: French or Spanish & English About the Role: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Candidate Sourcing & Screening Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical part in identifying, attracting, and evaluating top talent to meet our hiring needs. You will collaborate closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and other stakeholders to ensure a seamless and efficient recruitment process. Key Responsibilities: - Sourcing Candidates: - Utilize various sourcing channels, including job boards, social media platforms, professional networks, and internal databases, to identify potential candidates. - Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract diverse talent pools. - Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs - Screening Candidates: - Conduct initial resume reviews to assess candidates' qualifications and alignment with job requirements. - Perform phone or video screenings to evaluate candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit. - Provide detailed candidate summaries and recommendations to recruiters and hiring managers. - Collaboration and Communication: - Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand job requirements and candidate profiles. - Maintain clear and consistent communication with candidates throughout the sourcing and screening process. - Act as a brand ambassador to promote the company’s values and culture to potential candidates. - Data Management and Reporting: - Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the applicant tracking system (ATS). - Generate reports and metrics to track sourcing and screening effectiveness. - Analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement in the recruitment process. Qualifications: - French or Spanish language capabilities at C1 + - Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred). - Proven experience in talent sourcing and screening, ideally within a fast-paced environment. - Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment tools. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. - Knowledge of employment laws and best practices in recruitment. Preferred Skills: - Experience with Boolean search techniques and advanced sourcing methods. - Certification in recruitment or talent acquisition (e.g., LinkedIn Certified Professional Recruiter). - Understanding of industry-specific hiring trends and challenges. About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us at www.accenture.com Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

• Finding top-quality technical and non-technical candidates for a variety of roles - on time and with precision • Creating tailored, high-touch sourcing strategies to attract the best-fit candidates for each client • Shifting our sourcing from reactive to proactive by building strong, ongoing talent pipelines for common roles • Researching and assessing external talent pools to match client needs and hiring goals • Choosing the most effective platforms and sourcing channels to reach great candidates • Constantly exploring and testing new ways to attract talent—we love being ahead of the curve in the sourcing world