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KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management, capital markets, and insurance solutions. Our goal is to generate attractive investment returns through a patient and disciplined approach, employing talented individuals, and supporting growth in our portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds in private equity, credit, and real assets, with strategic partners managing hedge funds. Our insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life, and reinsurance products through Global Atlantic Financial Group. The Gurugram office of KKR provides top-notch services and solutions to internal stakeholders and clients, driving organization-wide process efficiency and transformation. The office embodies KKR's global culture and values of teamwork and innovation, containing multifunctional business capabilities crucial for furthering growth and transformation. We are currently seeking a sourcing professional to join our team. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Sourcing, this individual will play a key role in leading our India/APAC vendor base. The ideal candidate will have extensive category management experience, senior stakeholder management skills, and expertise in vendor relationship management. A successful candidate should have 15+ years of experience with a proven track record in sourcing and negotiation within a financial services organization. **Responsibilities:** - Develop the Category Strategy and Roadmap for major India-based vendors focusing on Managed Services/Business Process Outsourcing. - Establish robust Service Level Agreements across key contracts. - Possess procurement background in Advisory/Consulting, Legal, Managed Service, and Contingent Workforce. - Manage relationships with India-based firms and other significant vendors across various spend categories. - Negotiate competitive rate cards, conduct RFP processes, and ensure high service level deliverables and talent. - Identify opportunities for consolidation and cost savings. - Collaborate with Finance on metrics and reporting. - Implement a centralized and structured contracting and intake process. - Oversee location strategy and risks. - Engage key senior stakeholders for continuous governance and spend control. **Qualifications:** - Bachelor's degree with strong academic credentials and around 15+ years of relevant work experience. - Proficiency in spend analytics, sourcing, and contract management processes and systems. - Experience in category management, strategy sourcing processes, and relationship management. - Strong negotiation skills and vendor relationship management. - Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional environment with diverse teams and vendors. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to synthesize research into actionable deliverables. - Accountable, professional, and with a strong sense of integrity. - Highly organized, efficient, and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. - Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build professional relationships at all levels.,
