We are seeking a proactive and analytically driven Sourcing Analyst - IT to join our Global Procurement team, supporting the North America region from our Bangalore office. This role is ideal for candidates with 2-5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or financial analysis, particularly within IT categories.

The Analyst will be responsible for executing strategic sourcing activities, supporting category management, and driving value creation across IT spend areas such as software, hardware, telecom, and IT services. The role includes spend analysis, RFx development, supplier negotiations, contract management, and stakeholder engagement. The Analyst will collaborate closely with North America stakeholders and global procurement colleagues to ensure alignment with business goals and procurement strategies.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact initiatives while developing expertise in IT sourcing within a global organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Develop category strategy and approach in accordance with overall strategy of Global Procurement including:

Development of Category-Specific Strategies

Development of Key Stakeholder Relationships

Aligning category strategy to stakeholder prioritization and developing category road map

Prioritization and Planning of Strategic Sourcing Initiatives

Identification of Global vs Region-Specific Opportunities

Management of Project Timelines

Lead execution of Strategic Sourcing events in accordance with Ralph Lauren sourcing methodology including:

Development of Project Baselines and Spend Profiles

Development of Industry & Vendor Profiles

Development of RF(x) Documents

Prepare and Lead Vendor Negotiations

Development and Implementation of Supply Agreements

Provide support for Global Procurement initiatives as required:

Spend Analytics and Assessment

Procurement Performance Reporting and Savings

Procurement Policy and Process Compliance

Coordination of Financial Capture of Sourcing Outcomes

Supplier Relationship Management. Provide Ad Hoc support across Global Procurement digital systems including:

Review and approve Ariba Purchase Requisitions

Review and approve Aravo New Vendor Requests, support Stakeholders as needed

Update, maintain and follow up against critical path data sources (e.g. Scout, EMEA Saving Opportunities tracker, Marketing Projects tracker, preferred supplier list etc)

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

Required Skills:

.Advanced Microsoft Office Suite- Word, Excel, PowerPoint

oExperience in using Excel Pivot tables and Macros

.Strong ability to analyze and organize data are essential

.Excellent communication skills (capable of communicating with senior stakeholders). Ability to develop and deliver engaging presentations / dynamic reports

.Strong analytical, influencing, facilitating, team building, strategic thinking, solution-oriented, process-driven, people management, and time management abilities

.Independent achiever & self-starter with commitment to superior quality and accuracy

.Ability to execute under time sensitive deadlines and work effectively in a dynamic environment, even when faced with ambiguity

Experience/Education:

.Understanding of end-to-end procurement process as well as using procurement systems (Ariba, Workday or similar)

.Experience working in Retail (ideally in a luxury brand) considered an asset

.Bachelor's degree in business, or a related field preferred

.Professional certifications are an asset (CIPS etc.)

.Category-specific Strategic Sourcing experience considered an asset

.Ability to travel domestically / abroad as needed

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