Senior Specialist – Sourcing & Vendor Management

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About Us All people need connectivity. The Rakuten Group is reinventing telecom by greatly reducing cost, rewarding big users not penalizing them, empowering more people and leading the human centric AI future. The mission is to connect everybody and enable all to be. Rakuten. Telecom Invented. Job Description Job Title: Senior Specialist – Sourcing & Contact Proven experience (at least 10-15 years) in handling Sourcing/Procurement & Vendor Management Location: Indore (Onsite) Why should you choose us? As a Team Member and individual contributor, you will be responsible to support the Section lead of Sourcing Management on various activities around Sourcing like RFP/RFQ/RFI, drive new/renewal negotiations with vendors for all Network Capex/Opex purchases, drive Cost Innovation and Operational efficiency Projects, Price benchmarking, TCO comparison for new ventures , SME consultation on P2P process/ERP development. In addition to this, the candidate would need to conduct various activities, engagements around Vendor Performance Management. Key activities include Vendor SLA Monitoring, Voice of Customer Surveys, Vendor Cadence and relationship management, Creating Long term and tacticial strategies on Vendor Management. Required Skills And Expertise Working in cross-functional teams in the RFP process. Developing , Analyse and issuing RFIs to gather information about potential suppliers and their capabilities Evaluating RFP responses based on factors like technical capabilities, pricing, and experience. Conducting supplier presentations and demonstrations. Developing and issuing RFQs to obtain pricing from suppliers for specific goods or services. Analyzing RFQ responses and selecting the most competitive offer. Negotiating complex contracts with strategic suppliers. Ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures. Developing annual procurement plans aligned with business objectives. Managing the contract renewal process for key suppliers. Developing and managing category-specific sourcing plans. Our Commitment To You - Rakuten Group’s mission is to contribute to society by creating value through innovation and entrepreneurship. By providing high-quality services that help our users and partners grow, - We aim to advance and enrich society. - To fulfill our role as a Global Innovation Company, we are committed to maximizing both corporate and shareholder value. Job Requirement Qualification Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. MBA or professional certification is preferred. Proven experience (atleast 10-15 years) in handling Sourcing/Procurement & Vendor Management Profile Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Proficiency in ERP & P2P Tools and MS Excel. Ability to work independently with speed and collaborate effectively in a team environment. Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy. Show more Show less