Sourcing Technology Services- consultant to provide effective sourcing services from India for both local domestic and Global client needs for IT category.

Responsibilities:

i) Relationship Management

Proactively foster effective collaboration and ensure strong communication with key client stakeholders and colleagues in and across the region(s) to deliver defined business goals.

Develop key client stakeholder matrix per category/location, maintaining regular engagement and driving high levels of client engagement and satisfaction.

Ensure appropriate supplier relationship management for assigned suppliers.

Act as key contact person for IT category with expertise on sub-categories (HW, SW, SaaS, Network, Telecom, Co-lo) and sourcing initiatives.

ii) Sourcing Planning

Perform spend and contract analysis to identify sourcing and cost reduction opportunities.

Working with Clients and colleagues, define and implement commodity strategies and sourcing area plans for global locations, whilst ensuring appropriate alignment to global and regional strategies.

iii) Management of Sourcing Initiatives

Lead and execute tactical and strategic sourcing projects in line with agreed timelines, process, compliance, and quality.

Manages RFx (e.g. Request for Proposal, Request for Information, Request for Quote) process, including project management, development of RFx, negotiations and award process.

Deliver allocated savings target as assigned to categories and though the effective management of sourcing initiatives, with proper tracking and reporting of savings achievements.

Lead and execute IT (HW, SW, SaaS, Network, Telecom, Co-lo) sourcing projects from end-to-end in line with agreed timelines and service quality.

Deliver allocated savings target as assigned to categories and locations though the effective management of sourcing initiatives, with proper tracking and reporting of savings achievements.

Adhere to defined sourcing policies and processes.

Ensure a high-level of ethics in supplier and / or client engagements.

Qualification

University degree (ideally in economics or Supply Management and/or Legal) or industry experience equivalent.

Additional Sourcing/Procurement certification will be advantageous.

Experience

A minimum of 5 years experience, ideally in an international environment.

Contract review, drafting and creation of various agreements, including NDAs, Master Agreements, Statements of Work, etc. and leading all aspects of contract management and administration.

Excellent communication (written, verbal) and interpersonal skills to positively influence people to make the appropriate decisions for the client(s) and resolve conflicts effectively.

Ability to work as part of a cross functional team

Competent in negotiations with a strong ability to converse, negotiate with suppliers / clients and review contracts in English.

Strong project management experience.

Working knowledge of ERP systems including SAP ARIBA

Proficient in MS Office, Excel and Presentations.

This position is also a Night Shift role.

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