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As the Contingent Labor Manager, your primary responsibility is to develop, manage, and optimize the organization's contingent workforce program with a specific focus on India and supporting countries such as Australia, Japan, China, and Singapore. You will lead the implementation and supply chain governance of a first-generation Managed Service Provider (MSP) program to ensure efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness in sourcing and managing temporary labor, contractors, and service providers. Key Responsibilities: - Support the end-to-end implementation of an MSP solution for contingent labor in India and other identified countries in APAC - Partner with global and regional procurement, HR, legal, and IT teams - Manage transition to the MSP model with minimal disruptions to operations - Establish negotiation strategy, including saving levers and performance metrics for future vendors - Manage sourcing, negotiation, and contracting with vendors - Ensure supplier diversity, compliance with labor laws, and adherence to ethical procurement practices - Drive cost optimization through rate benchmarking, demand management, and market intelligence - Collaborate with business verticals to identify opportunities and optimize talent supply chains - Ensure approval of all cost reduction, cost avoidance, and benefits from the contingent labor program - Implement governance structures for vendor and worker classification - Ensure compliance with Indian labor regulations, tax laws, and company policies - Support development of standardized processes for contingent worker management - Maintain strong documentation and audit trails for contingent workforce engagements - Act as primary point of contact for vendors - Partner with HR, finance, and business leaders to align contingent labor strategies with organizational goals - Identify opportunities for program improvement and supplier performance - Lead Quarterly Business Reviews with key strategic vendors - Contribute to global and regional procurement initiatives related to workforce strategy Qualifications & Experience: - 7-15 years of experience in procurement or vendor management, with 3-5 years focused on contingent labor - Proven experience managing an MSP program in India or across APAC - Strong understanding of India labor laws, compliance frameworks, and supplier governance - Experience working in multinational or matrixed organizations Skills: - Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills - Deep understanding of contingent workforce models and suppliers' ecosystems - Proficiency with MSP/VMS platforms - Analytical mindset with advanced Excel and reporting skills - Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities As the Contingent Labor Manager, your primary responsibility is to develop, manage, and optimize the organization's contingent workforce program with a specific focus on India and supporting countries such as Australia, Japan, China, and Singapore. You will lead the implementation and supply chain governance of a first-generation Managed Service Provider (MSP) program to ensure efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness in sourcing and managing temporary labor, contractors, and service providers. Key Responsibilities: - Support the end-to-end implementation of an MSP solution for contingent labor in India and other identified countries in APAC - Partner with global and regional procurement, HR, legal, and IT teams - Manage transition to the MSP model with minimal disruptions to operations - Establish negotiation strategy, including saving levers and performance metrics for future vendors - Manage sourcing, negotiation, and contracting with vendors - Ensure supplier diversity, compliance with labor laws, and adherence to ethical procurement practices - Drive cost optimization through rate benchmarking, demand management, and market intelligence - Collaborate with business verticals to identify opportunities and optimize talent supply chains - Ensure approval of all cost reduction, cost avoidance, and benefits from the contingent labor program - Implement governance structures for vendor and worker classification - Ensure compliance with Indian labor regulations, tax laws, and company policies - Support development of standardized processes for contingent worker management - Maintain strong documentation and audit trails for contingent workforce engagements - Act as primary point of contact for vendors - Partner with HR, finance, and business leaders to align contingent labor strategies with organizational goals - Identify opportunities for program improvement and supplier performance - Lead Quarterly Business Reviews with key strategic vendors - Contribute to global and regional procurement initiatives related to workforce strategy Qualifications & Experience: - 7-15 years of experience in procurement or vendor management, with 3-5 years focused on contingent labor - Proven experience managing an MSP
