HEATHER BARTHOLOMEW
Accenture
Bluffton,SC
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience
Strategic procurement and commercial contracting professional with 14+ years of experience in contract lifecycle management, complex commercial negotiations, and process transformation. Extensive experience developing and executing commercial agreements valued up to $1B, collaborating with legal counsel and cross-functional stakeholders to navigate contractual risk and streamline contracting operations. Proven ability to optimize workflows, standardize contracting processes, and leverage enterprise CLM technologies to improve operational effectiveness. Leads global capability development and change enablement initiatives supporting 250+ professionals across four regions
Work History
GLOBAL SOURCE-TO-CONTRACT TRAINING COORDINATOR
2 Years 4 Months- Lead end-to-end operations for global Source-to-Contract onboarding and capability-building programs across sourcing and contracting functions, onboarding 250+ professionals across four global regions and coordinating the assignment of qualified subject matter experts to provide individualized coaching and training, including coordination of post-deployment quality control activities to assess learner readiness, identify capability gaps, and support successful transition from training into delivery
- Partner cross-functionally on evolving S2C capability priorities, including implementation of new tools, processes, training requirements, and program enhancements across global learner populations, serving as a central point of coordination across global stakeholders, facilitators, leadership, and learners, ensuring consistent program delivery while proactively resolving operational and learner-related issues
- Own centralized program tracking, reporting, and governance processes using Power Apps, Excel, Salesforce, Teams, and SharePoint, providing leadership with visibility into learner progress, coaching assignments, completion status, program performance, risks, and trends
- Identify and address inefficiencies across global Source-to-Contract operations, enhancing workflows within Accenture's proprietary contracting platform and implementing standardized solutions to improve operational efficiency, consistency, and program effectiveness
CONTRACT ASSOCIATE MANAGER
1 Year 5 Months- Managed the development, negotiation, and execution of complex commercial agreements, including services agreements, amendments, addenda, and termination documentation, with individual contract values reaching $1B
- Served as a subject matter resource for contract review and negotiations while supporting team capacity, training, and delivery requirements
- Partnered with project teams, client stakeholders, and in-house legal counsel to navigate contract reviews, approvals, negotiation barriers, and complex commercial requirements
PROCUREMENT CONTRACT ASSOCIATE MANAGER
1 Year- Led contracting mobilization for new client engagements, establishing standardized processes, negotiation parameters, and alternative contract language to improve contracting consistency and effectiveness
- Identified operational inefficiencies and enhanced contracting workflows within enterprise contract management systems to streamline processes and strengthen operational effectiveness
- Collaborated with sourcing colleagues to develop and deliver global cross-functional training focused on roles and responsibilities, process flows, and best practices across sourcing and contracting teams
PROCUREMENT CONTRACT SPECIALIST
1 Year 9 Months- Prepared and negotiated commercial agreements while ensuring alignment with established policies, client requirements, and service expectations
- Led contract services delivery for a key client account, including workload triage, capacity management, project coordination, and process improvements that strengthened team efficiency
- Trained and onboarded new Contract Associates in contract review, account management, and issue resolution
- Leveraged CLM technologies, including Icertis, SAP Ariba, and proprietary platforms, to support commercial agreement management and contracting operations
PROCUREMENT CONTRACT SENIOR ANALYST
1 Year 7 Months- Supported contract development and negotiation activities across multiple client environments
- Partnered with sourcing, category management, procurement, and legal stakeholders to maintain client-specific compliance requirements, facilitate contract execution, and strengthen cross-functional relationships
SOURCING EXECUTION SENIOR ANALYST
4 Years 1 Month- Delivered full lifecycle sourcing and procurement support for Fortune 500 clients across Corporate Professional Services and Marketing, managing 20+ concurrent projects across 28+ clients with individual project values ranging from $50K to $250K
- Supported an on-site client engagement as a Contract Advisor, managing a sustained portfolio of 60–80 projects while leading commercial negotiations, process improvement, stakeholder coordination, and new-hire training initiatives
TRANSACTION PROCESSING ASSOCIATE, SERVICE BUYER
1 Year 11 Months- Supported competitive purchasing and stakeholder needs within a high-volume procurement environment while contributing to new-hire training, operational reporting, and stakeholder communications
- Delivered $26.4K in documented savings through negotiation of a 7% discount on a high-volume purchase
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication and Public Relations
Skills
Commercial Contract Negotiation & Risk Management
Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
Strategic Source-to-Contract (S2C) Procurement
Contracting Process Optimization
Procurement Transformation
Cross-Functional Stakeholder Engagement
Workflow Standardization
CLM Technology Adoption
Change Management
Global Training & Enablement
Continuous Improvement
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT & PROCUREMENT I Icertis
SAP Ariba
DocuSign eSignature
Accenture Proprietary Contract Management Platform
SAP
PROCESS MANAGEMENT & REPORTING I Microsoft Power Apps
Salesforce
Microsoft Excel
SharePoint
COLLABORATION & PRODUCTIVITY I Microsoft Teams
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Generative AI Tools
Certification
- World Contracting Certificate (WCC)
- Certification in Education for Public Relations (CEPR)
Timeline
GLOBAL SOURCE-TO-CONTRACT TRAINING COORDINATOR
Accenture
06.2024 - CurrentRead More
CONTRACT ASSOCIATE MANAGER
Accenture
01.2023 - 06.2024Read More
PROCUREMENT CONTRACT ASSOCIATE MANAGER
Accenture
01.2022 - 01.2023Read More
PROCUREMENT CONTRACT SPECIALIST
Accenture
04.2020 - 01.2022Read More
PROCUREMENT CONTRACT SENIOR ANALYST
Accenture
09.2018 - 04.2020Read More
SOURCING EXECUTION SENIOR ANALYST
Accenture
08.2014 - 09.2018Read More
TRANSACTION PROCESSING ASSOCIATE, SERVICE BUYER
Accenture
09.2012 - 08.2014Read More
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Bachelor of Arts from Communication and Public Relations
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