Procurement Category Management - External Talent - L7

As an India MU External Talent Delivery Senior Manager at our company, your role will involve the following responsibilities: - Category Planning: - Deliver the External Talent strategy and customize it per local needs - Influence External Talent solutioning by leveraging industry & stakeholder inputs - Build work planning and category governance for the India MU - Set up MU targets aligned with Global P+ and category goals, and track progress - Stakeholder Management: - Partner with ET Strategy Lead and ET MU teams to solution on Stakeholder requirements - Promote ET Capability to Stakeholders and manage internal customer feedback on supplier performance - Supplier Management: - Promote the use of Global or Regional Strategic and Preferred suppliers - Manage supplier relationships with critical and strategic suppliers - Guide MU ET Leads on performance management of local strategic suppliers - Project Management: - Support the implementation of Global/Market External Talent programs - Provide direction, manage status against agreed plan, and support project delivery outcomes - Sourcing & Contracting: - Identify market and local MU sourcing projects aligned with Global External talent strategies - Create and maintain local sourcing pipeline through spend and talent skills analysis - Ensure overall policy & law compliance in process execution - Team Management: - Supervise and guide assigned team members - Manage team members" performance and capacity, escalate when necessary - Lead Market community calls to encourage synergies & knowledge sharing In addition to the above responsibilities, our company is a leading provider in sourcing and procurement services, where you will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects and collaborate with colleagues using the latest technologies. We aim to partner with dynamic companies to transform procurement and drive sustainable changes, providing you with an environment for learning, growth, and career advancement. Qualifications required for this role include: - Expertise in category management, sourcing, project management, and procurement strategies - Strong relationship-building skills with stakeholders - Advanced analytics capabilities and risk/compliance management knowledge - Extensive experience in contract negotiations and supplier management - In-depth knowledge of procurement tools, content, and data analysis - Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and navigate a multicultural environment Education and Experience: - Any graduation degree - Minimum of 10 years of relevant procurement experience in categories like external talent management, contractors, contingent labor, staff hiring, and recruitment - Good understanding of contingent labor-related legal landscape If you are looking for a challenging role where you can contribute to driving category value and excellent service while ensuring compliance with strategy and local legislation, this position offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.,