Sourcing Excellence

Description:

As the Sourcing Excellence Lead – IN, you will play a pivotal role in driving Sourcing Excellence initiatives and projects within India and APAC, as part of the Global Sourcing Excellence Organization. You will be responsible for maintaining a best-in-class sourcing practice by applying advanced sourcing processes, techniques, tools, and practices.

Your tasks:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Global Head Sourcing Excellence on strategic decisions, organizational priorities, and operational challenges.
• Analyze data and trends to provide insights, support decision-making, and develop action plans.
• Participate in executive meetings, track key performance metrics, and ensure follow-up on critical initiatives.
• Lead and manage cross-functional projects and initiatives from inception through execution, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Establish project scopes, timelines, resource allocation, and KPIs for measuring project success.
• Facilitate regular progress reviews, identify roadblocks, and coordinate resources to maintain project momentum.
• Identify areas for process optimization, standardization, and improved workflow across various departments.
• Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and operational effectiveness.
• Oversee the creation and management of dashboards, reports, and other tools for monitoring performance and accountability.
• Prepare presentations, briefing materials, and reports for internal and external stakeholders.

• Leading Regional Sourcing Excellence Initiatives:

• Analyze existing sourcing processes with a focus on supply chain and procurement inefficiencies, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Design and implement optimized sourcing processes that align with global standards and regional supply chain needs.

• Process Improvement and Automation:

• Utilize prompt engineering skills to enhance the automation and efficiency of sourcing and procurement processes.
• Ensure that new processes deliver measurable benefits, such as cost reductions, improved efficiency, and enhanced sourcing outcomes.

• Collaboration and Change Management:

• Collaborate with Regional Management teams, including Supply Chain and Procurement Leads, to address deficiencies in sourcing practices.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams to drive the adoption of new sourcing processes, tools, and techniques.
• Develop and execute change management strategies to support the successful implementation of new processes.

• Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the effectiveness of sourcing and procurement processes.
• Regularly report on process performance to Global Sourcing Excellence leadership.

• Training and Development:

• Provide training and support to sourcing and procurement teams on new processes, tools, and prompt engineering techniques.
• Conduct onboarding sessions for new sourcers and procurement specialists, ensuring they are familiar with the company’s sourcing methodologies and tools.

• Risk Management and Compliance:

• Identify and mitigate risks associated with sourcing activities to ensure compliance with regulatory and client standards.
• Ensure that sourcing and procurement teams adhere to the company’s internal controls and standards.

• Global Sourcing Excellence Initiatives:

• Co-design and lead the implementation of global Sourcing Excellence initiatives, with a strong emphasis on procurement best practices.
• Ensure that the company’s Sourcing Community operates according to the latest Target Operating Model (TOM), including clear roles, team setups, and communication strategies.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including the Regional CEO EMEA, Regional Client Account Managers, and Global Sourcing Leads, to drive sourcing and procurement excellence initiatives.

What we expect:

• Proven Experience and Expertise:

• Experience with around 7-9 years in Project Management with a strong Focus on Processes and Tools. Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking abilities.
• Expertise in prompt engineering and the application of AI-driven tools to enhance sourcing and procurement processes.

• Leadership and Collaboration Skills:

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, particularly within supply chain and procurement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Attributes and Mindset:

• Proactive, hands-on, and results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and organizational needs.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, particularly in AI and automation.

A curious mindset and willingness to learn new ways of working