You will be responsible for supporting Indirect sourcing initiatives related to non-IT projects by leveraging the seven-step strategic sourcing process. Your role will involve managing daily purchasing activities from requisition to purchase order to order fulfillment to inventory management to invoice submissions, primarily focusing on marketing and administration categories such as HR, corporate functions, and training. Your main objective will be to ensure that purchases are made using a formal strategic sourcing process at the lowest cost and highest quality, aligning with the needs of internal stakeholders and company policies. Your specific responsibilities will include: - Ensuring all purchases are compliant with company policies and procedures while utilizing purchasing systems and the seven-step strategic sourcing process. - Establishing NDAs, purchase orders, and conducting contract agreement negotiations. - Supporting renewal requests, budgetary pricing requests, contract inquiries, and SOW review requests. - Maintaining documentation for all purchases and monitoring supplier performance. - Supporting the improvement and maintenance of sourcing templates and documentation within Indirect Purchasing. You will collaborate with business users and sourcing team members to develop strategic procurement plans based on business priorities. Your role will involve identifying cost-saving opportunities through competitive bidding, negotiations, and driving service improvements. Market research and data insights sharing will be part of your responsibilities. Collaboration with internal teams such as Legal, Finance, and IT to mitigate risks during contract negotiations will be crucial. Reporting on active projects and contributing to cross-functional reports will also be expected from you. You will execute risk mitigation, business continuity, cost management, and operation strategies while monitoring, mentoring, and managing front office support. Level Based Competencies: - Building Strategic Working Relationships - Business Acumen - Planning and Organization - Strategic Decision Making - Ability to Manage Multiple Projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment - Strong Communication Skills Technical Knowledge/Skills: - Understanding of purchasing and sourcing concepts, practices, and procedures - Negotiation skills - Excellent computer skills - Familiarity with financial management and analysis - Ability to excel in a matrix management environment - Supply Chain knowledge General Knowledge/Skills: - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Strong organizational and follow-up skills with attention to detail - Adaptability to changing environments - Analytical and problem-solving skills - Time management skills - Project management and vendor management skills - Teamwork and interpersonal skills Education/Experience: - Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, procurement, or business - Minimum 5+ years of experience in procurement with a focus on corporate purchasing - Experience in using P2P systems Your role will be essential in driving efficient procurement practices and contributing to the overall success of the company's sourcing initiatives.,
As a Content Writer at our company located in Vadodara, IND, you will be responsible for creating engaging and compelling content for various digital and print media platforms. With 5-8 years of experience in the field, you will play a vital role in developing successful marketing campaigns and building brand narratives. Your main tasks will include writing blogs on diverse topics, collaborating closely with the marketing team to fulfill daily content needs, and overseeing multiple content projects while adhering to set timelines. The ability to manage tasks efficiently and a genuine passion for writing are key qualities we are looking for in potential candidates. To excel in this role, you should possess either relevant educational qualifications or practical experience in roles such as feature writer, copywriter, or similar positions. Additionally, proficiency in utilizing various digital and print platforms along with experience in full life cycle project management will be beneficial for this position. If you are someone who enjoys crafting compelling stories and has a knack for creating engaging content that resonates with the target audience, we would love to discuss this opportunity with you further. Feel free to reach out to schedule a call and explore this role in more detail.,
As an experienced Procurement Analyst in the Sourcing & Procurement Department, you will have a pivotal role in our dynamic team. Your responsibilities will include tracking savings, developing scorecards and dashboards to evaluate supplier performance, conducting sourcing scenario analytics, and contributing to the creation of negotiation strategies based on data insights. You will be instrumental in managing spend across various categories, monitoring spend trends over time, conducting root cause analysis for spend discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. This is a new position within a growing department where you will lead the design and implementation of processes and controls for analytics. Your primary duties will involve data extraction from multiple sources, both structured and unstructured, followed by compilation and normalization using artificial intelligence algorithms. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of information obtained from different data sources. Additionally, you will spearhead sourcing analytics initiatives, assist in the development of negotiation strategies, and identify key tactics for sourcing events. Creating and managing procurement performance management processes, generating dashboards and scorecards for suppliers, and monitoring spend across categories are among your key responsibilities. Your expertise in data categorization and enrichment will be crucial in classifying cleansed data into specific categories, allowing for easy review and management. You will be involved in deep taxonomy creation to provide comprehensive insights into global spending patterns. Analysis and reporting will also be a significant part of your role, as you will utilize spend analysis to showcase purchasing KPIs, metrics, and trends through dashboards. This will enable the organization to make informed supplier sourcing decisions, ensure timely delivery, and identify opportunities for cost savings. Key Expertise Areas: - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Analytics, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience - 5 years of purchasing/sourcing experience - 5 years of data/supply chain analytics experience preferred - Experience in the Technology Industry is preferred - Training in supply chain analytics, such as optimization, scenario analysis, and forecasting, is preferred - Proficiency in Excel is a must - Experience with procurement/sourcing tools is preferred - Strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills - Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated ability in numerical problem-solving If you are passionate about utilizing data-driven insights to optimize procurement processes, driving strategic sourcing initiatives, and contributing to the growth of a dynamic department, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Procurement Analyst with us.,
As a PMO Analyst at Ascendion, you will be working with the PMO Manager to support and enhance the PMO practice, focusing on PPM methodology, tools, analyses, and reporting. Your role may also involve collaborating with Project Managers to assist in project planning and control. **Key Responsibilities:** - Should have good experience in Project Management Office (PMO) - 2 to 5 years of experience in PMO, no lead or project management required - Experience with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) - Proficient in SDLC documentation maintenance - Identifying and highlighting risks and issues in delivery and milestones - Willingness to work in EST timings (2nd Shift-2 PM to 10 PM IST) - Preferred experience with Agile Methodology - Skilled in creating and publishing reports - Experience in project coordination with multiple vendors **Qualifications Required:** - Relevant experience in Project Management Office - Proficiency in SDLC - Familiarity with Agile Methodology - Strong communication and coordination skills - Ability to work effectively in a team environment - Detail-oriented with good analytical skills Location: Pune, MH (Hybrid Mode) | Remote for initial days,
As a Lead in Indirect Sourcing, your primary role is to support non-IT projects by leveraging the seven-step strategic sourcing process and managing daily purchasing activities. You will be focusing on marketing and administration categories, ensuring purchases are made at the lowest cost and highest quality in alignment with company policies. Key Responsibilities: - Ensure purchases comply with company policies and procedures, utilizing purchasing systems and the strategic sourcing process. - Establish NDAs, purchase orders, and negotiate contract agreements. - Support renewal requests, budgetary pricing requests, and SOW review requests. - Maintain documentation for purchases and monitor supplier performance. - Assist in improving sourcing templates and documentation within Indirect Purchasing. You will collaborate with business users and sourcing team members to develop strategic procurement plans, identify cost-saving opportunities, and drive service improvements through competitive bidding and negotiations. Additionally, you will conduct market research, work closely with procurement analysts, and collaborate with internal teams to mitigate risks during negotiations. Other responsibilities include monitoring and managing front office support, reporting on active projects, and contributing to cross-functional reports. Your role involves executing risk mitigation, business continuity, cost management, and operation strategies. Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, procurement, or business. - Minimum 5+ years of experience in procurement with a focus on corporate purchasing. - Experience in using P2P systems. In addition to your technical knowledge and skills in purchasing, negotiation, and financial management, you should possess strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Adaptability to changing environments, time management, project management, and vendor management skills are crucial for success in this role. Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills will also be essential for collaborating effectively with internal teams and stakeholders.,
Role Overview: You will be responsible for utilizing your advanced Python, PySpark, and SQL skills to build data pipelines in GCP, specifically using Data Flow and Cloud Composer. Additionally, you will leverage your data engineering expertise to support machine learning projects. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain data pipelines in GCP using Python, PySpark, and SQL - Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to support machine learning initiatives - Implement best practices for data engineering and ensure data quality and integrity Qualifications Required: - Proficiency in Python, PySpark, and SQL - Experience working with GCP services such as Data Flow and Cloud Composer - Previous data engineering experience, particularly in the context of machine learning projects,
Role Overview: As a support professional, you will be responsible for providing assistance in various areas including Employee Verification, benefits administration, employee engagement, eHRIS, org charts, and other assigned duties and projects. Your primary focus will be on Employment Verification, financial accuracy of health insurance premiums, running reports, conducting health check interviews, updating org charts, and handling administrative tasks. Key Responsibilities: - Prepare letters and take calls for Employee Verification - Administer benefits and ensure financial accuracy of health insurance premiums - Run db and v-lookup reports to reconcile new hires, terms, and other changes - Conduct health check interviews with new hires and generate quarterly summary reports - Update and maintain organization charts and distribute as requested with clearance approval - Perform EHRIS maintenance and report generation - Handle word processing, spreadsheet creation, faxing, photocopying, scanning tasks - Escalate complicated or sensitive issues to HR Director - Participate in department and Company initiatives - Perform all other related duties as assigned Qualifications Required: - Strong communication skills for handling Employee Verification and health check interviews - Proficiency in running db and v-lookup reports for data reconciliation - Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial matters and report generation - Ability to maintain org charts and distribute them as requested - Proficient in EHRIS maintenance and various administrative tasks - Capability to escalate issues to HR Director when necessary Additional Company Details: For any referrals or questions, feel free to reach out to krati.pandey@ascendion.com.,
As a Content Writer at our company, your role will involve creating exciting and compelling stories across digital and print media platforms to build brand narratives. Your primary responsibilities will include writing blogs on various topics, collaborating with the marketing team, and managing multiple content projects and timelines. Key Responsibilities: - Write engaging blogs on a wide range of subjects - Collaborate with the marketing team to meet daily content requirements - Manage multiple content projects and ensure adherence to timelines Qualifications: - Relevant education or work experience in feature writing, copywriting, or similar roles - Demonstrated experience in end-to-end project management - Proficiency in utilizing major digital and print platforms If you are passionate about writing and possess excellent task-management skills, this role as a Content Writer in our Marketing department could be the perfect fit for you. We are looking for someone with a track record of creating successful marketing campaigns and who can contribute to our brand's storytelling across different channels.,
You will be responsible for reviewing job descriptions, understanding client requirements, and executing a search plan to identify potential candidates. Sourcing candidates through various channels like job portals, internal databases, and social media will be a key aspect of your role. Additionally, you will assess candidates" relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies. Your responsibilities will also include scheduling, coordination, and ownership of the end-to-end recruitment cycle. Building strong relationships with candidates to gain their trust for referrals, negotiating wage rates and employment terms, and submitting resumes to hiring managers for consideration are crucial tasks. Effective communication with candidates to keep them updated on their candidature, partnering with the onsite sales team in North America to understand client needs, and engaging with candidates regularly through email, voice, and video calls are essential for success in this role. Qualifications Required: - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Negotiation and convincing skills - Proficiency with MS Office - Strong organization and coordination skills - Relationship management skills - Learning agility - Proactive attitude and willingness to take initiative (Note: No additional details about the company were included in the job description),
You will be responsible for performing 3rd level support, where you will identify root causes and provide strategic solutions to problems. Your role will involve handling tickets and supporting production issues, along with a good understanding of Change Management/ITIL processes. The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment is crucial for this position. Key Responsibilities: - Perform 3rd level support, identifying root causes and providing strategic solutions - Handle tickets and support production issues - Understand Change Management/ITIL processes - Work effectively in a fast-paced environment Qualifications Required: - Minimum of 3 years of experience in Virtualization/Windows - Excellent written and oral communication skills Please note: No additional details of the company were provided in the job description.,
As a Lead Financial Planning & Analysis, your role involves partnering with Practice & Delivery leadership to drive margin optimization initiatives and track operational and financial metrics. You will review project level bid vs did performance, advise Delivery leaders on margin improvement levers, and evaluate pricing proposals to ensure profitability targets are met. Additionally, you will review contracts and commercial terms for compliance, build financial models, and maintain a database on financial and operational performance of industry peers. You will also provide insights for rate negotiations with clients and manage pricing programs for benchmarking rates and rate revision. Key Responsibilities: - Partner with Practice & Delivery leadership to drive margin optimization initiatives - Review project level bid vs did performance and advise on margin improvement levers - Evaluate pricing proposals to ensure profitability targets are met - Review contracts and commercial terms for compliance - Build financial models and maintain a database on industry peers" performance - Provide insights for rate negotiations with clients and manage pricing programs Qualifications and Experience: - Full-time MBA Finance or qualified CA / CWA / CFA - 4 - 10 years of experience in a Tier I IT services provider handling pricing and contract review - Strong ability to influence and drive outcomes - Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) - Project management skills with ability to work to tight deadlines - Work as an individual contributor In addition to the above, you will perform budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, financial reporting, and support monthly P&L analysis and financial forecasts. You will also conduct ad-hoc business analyses and financial modeling, presenting recommendations to senior management on strategic decisions and planned future initiatives. Please note that the shift requirement for this role is from 6 PM IST to 3 AM IST, with flexibility based on business requirements. For any suggestions or referrals, kindly contact krati.pandey@ascendion.com.,
As an experienced Procurement Analyst in the Sourcing & Procurement Department, you will be responsible for various tasks including savings tracking, supplier performance scorecards, sourcing scenario analytics, negotiation strategy development, spend management, compliance monitoring, and more. This is a new role within a growing department where you will lead the design and development of processes and controls for analytics. Key Responsibilities: - Extract structured and unstructured data from various sources and compile it into one database - Cleanse and normalize data using artificial intelligence algorithms to ensure accuracy - Own and drive sourcing analytics within the Sourcing & Procurement team - Assist in developing negotiation strategies and tactics based on insights from data - Identify critical negotiation tactics for sourcing events and highlight requirements for each supplier - Manage Procurement performance management processes including pipeline, resource management, and reporting - Create dashboards and scorecards for suppliers across all spend categories using power BI - Track and monitor spend across all categories over time and provide root-cause analysis for spend variances - Monitor supplier compliance by identifying price or volume variances and conducting deep dive analyses - Provide data analysis on initiative progression and performance, comparing actual results to expected outcomes - Drive spend aggregation, vendor consolidation, and strategic sourcing disciplines - Categorize and enrich data for easy review and management, ensuring clear taxonomy for complete spending insights - Analyze and report on classified information to realize benefits and make better sourcing decisions Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Analytics, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent work experience - 5 years of purchasing/sourcing experience and preferred 5 years of data/supply chain analytics experience - Experience in the Technology Industry is preferred - Training in supply chain analytics, proficiency in Excel, and experience in procurement/sourcing tools are preferred - Strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills - Strong analytical skills, numerically astute, and demonstrated problem-solving abilities Please note that this is a brief overview of the Procurement Analyst role, and additional details about the company were not provided in the job description.,
Job Description: You should have a minimum of 4 - 6 years of solid experience in .net and related technologies, including knowledge of .net coding best practices. Additionally, you should have at least 3 - 4 years of experience in web applications using ASP.Net and VB.Net, 3 years of experience in SQL Server, and 1 year of experience in designing solutions. It is essential that you have the ability to work independently with minimum intervention and provide out of the box solutions. Knowledge of mobile development, preferably HTML5, is also required. Key Responsibilities: - Minimum 4 - 6 years of solid experience in .net and related technologies - Knowledge of .net coding best practices - Minimum 3 - 4 years of experience in web applications using ASP.Net and VB.Net - Minimum 3 years of experience in SQL Server - Minimum 1 years of experience in designing solutions - Ability to work independently with minimum intervention - Ability to provide out of the box solutions - Knowledge of mobile development, preferably HTML5 Qualifications Required: - Minimum 4 - 6 years of solid experience in .net and related technologies - Knowledge of .net coding best practices - Minimum 3 - 4 years of experience in web applications using ASP.Net and VB.Net - Minimum 3 years of experience in SQL Server - Minimum 1 years of experience in designing solutions - Ability to work independently with minimum intervention - Ability to provide out of the box solutions - Knowledge of mobile development, preferably HTML5,
Role Overview: As an Executive - Operations at our Vadodara location, your primary responsibility will be to oversee the onboarding process for new employees. You will play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth transition and positive experience for new hires as they integrate into their roles. Your duties will involve managing documentation, providing onboarding support, tracking key metrics, ensuring compliance, managing PO extensions, coordinating with vendors, collecting feedback, and communicating updates to stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: - Onboarding Activities: Manage the onboarding process for new employees to facilitate a seamless transition into their roles. - Document Management: Collect, review, and process new hire documentation following Client and Ascendion policies. - Onboarding Support: Act as the main point of contact for new hires, offering guidance and support throughout the onboarding process. - Onboarding Metrics Tracking: Maintain accurate records and track key metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the onboarding process. - Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations. - PO Extensions: Manage the extension of purchase orders, ensuring timely renewals and accurate system updates. - Vendor Management: Coordinate with background vendors to meet compliance requirements and address any issues that may arise. - Feedback Collection: Gather feedback from new hires to enhance the onboarding program continually. - Communication and Reporting: Provide regular updates and reports to stakeholders on onboarding activities, PO renewals, and operational performance metrics. Qualifications Required: - Exceptional Communication Skills: Proficient in verbal and written communication to engage effectively with consultants and vendors. - Persuasive and Goal-Oriented: Ability to influence others to achieve desired outcomes and drive results. - Ability to Thrive Under Pressure: Capable of managing multiple tasks in fast-paced environments and delivering quality work under stress. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Advanced skills in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel for documentation, presentation, communication, and data analysis purposes.,
As a Variable Compensation Specialist, your role involves designing and implementing variable compensation plans to support the organization's business strategies and goals. You will analyze the effectiveness of existing compensation programs and recommend changes to improve performance. Collaborating with other departments is crucial to ensure that compensation programs align with the organization's overall talent management strategy. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing and managing the annual budget for variable compensation programs. Conducting market research and benchmarking is essential to ensure the competitiveness of compensation plans. Communication of compensation plans and programs to employees and managers will be part of your responsibilities to ensure understanding and compliance. Administering variable compensation plans, including bonus, stock option, and other incentive-based programs, is also a key aspect of your role. Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to compensation is paramount. Developing and delivering training and communications materials to support the implementation of compensation programs is crucial for successful execution. Continuous monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of compensation plans will enable you to make recommendations for improvement. Key Responsibilities: - Design and implement variable compensation plans - Analyze existing compensation programs and recommend improvements - Collaborate with departments to align compensation programs with talent management strategy - Develop and manage annual budget for variable compensation programs - Conduct market research and benchmarking - Communicate compensation plans to ensure understanding and compliance - Administer variable compensation plans including bonus, stock option, and other incentive-based programs - Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements - Develop and deliver training and communications materials - Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of compensation plans Qualifications Required: - Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience in Accounting/Audit/Data analysis - Bachelors in Commerce/BBA/Finance is essential, Masters or MBA preferred - Proficiency in MS Office products: Excel, Word, and Power BI - Good in Accounting with analytical and problem-solving skills - Attention to detail in day-to-day activities - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Desirable skills include SQL and data analytics If you have any additional information about the company in the job description, please provide it for inclusion in the job description.,