Assistant Manager

• Knowledge of HR, Recruitment, Professional Services, Marketing, Training Development spend areas.
• Knowledge of Technology Procurement - Hardware, Software, SAAS and services an advantage
• Will support US Geography, hence knowledge of US geography market is an added advantage
• Experience in administrative procurement and purchasing operations
• RFP management and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of Spend Analytics, Cost Optimization methods to drive saving strategy.

Familiarity with contracts and rate agreements.

• Lead negotiations with suppliers on a variety of contracts, working across functions when needed, to ensure maximum value and minimum risk to EXL.

• Vendor Management and vendor development as an ongoing activity.
• Cultivate communication and collaboration within and across organizational boundaries
• Coordination with the departments to align on their requirements
• Actively monitor and evaluate savings opportunities, provide analysis and communicate appropriately to the relevant teams.
• Knowledge of working in ERP environment (Oracle is Preferred)
• Ensure compliance with EXL Policies