Sourcing RFx Tactical Buyer

10 - 15 years

30 - 45 Lacs

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Your role and responsibilities

         Understand end-to-end sourcing RFx procurement lifecycle

         Document processes with flowcharts and workflow mapping

         Work with client focal points to obtain process content

         Maintain version control and compliance documentation

         Support release management of process documents

         Provide training and refresher sessions

         Formulate strategies to move up the value chain

         Contribute to engagement profitability

         Ensure audit readiness of process documents

         Work with stakeholders and management efficiently

         Positive attitude, planning, curiosity, self-discipline

         Category execution (low clip & tactical buying tasks)

         Localization for global agreements (execution level)

         Contract management and administration

         Sourcing/RFx management (client engagement, supplier scoring, event outcomes)

         NDA/CDA negotiation

         Cost modeling (simple and intermediate models)

         Supplier performance management (client interaction)

         Scorecard creation and calculations

         Financial health reporting (complex queries)

         Market intelligence and supplier identification (varying complexity)

         Back-office escalations and support

 

Policies, Procedures and Program Management

 

         Participate in policy reviews and recommend improvements

         Communicate procurement strategy and escalate service-impacting issues

 

Category Management and Sourcing Execution

 

         Lead sourcing initiatives and strategic planning

         Analyze and cleanse spend data to identify opportunities

         Finalize business requirements and budgets with stakeholders

         Evaluate market trends and supplier capabilities

         Align sourcing strategy with category strategy and business rules

         Document sourcing processes and maintain compliance records

 

Sourcing Execution

 

         Lead RFx events for medium complexity categories

         Create RFx documents and manage bid processes

         Evaluate supplier proposals and recommend preferred suppliers

         Prepare contracts and award letters

         Negotiate pricing and terms

         Support NDA/CDA creation and legal coordination

 

Contract and Compliance Administration

 

         Enter contracts into management tools

         Support implementation and communication of new contracts

         Assist in change management and stakeholder impact analysis

 

Category Buying Desk

 

         Execute tactical buys and sourcing events

         Provide supplier lists and specification feedback

         Maintain savings tracking and reporting

 

Cost Modelling and Supplier Performance

 

         Create should-cost models

         Prepare supplier scorecards and financial health data

         Lead supplier performance reviews and QBRs

 

Other Middle Office Activities

 

         Collect market intelligence and ESG data

         Support dashboards and reporting tools (SAP, Power BI, Sievo)

         Assist in master data updates and vendor records

         Contribute to process enhancements and digitalization initiatives

 

Escalation and Request Management

 

  • Resolve P2P escalations and refer unresolved issues
  • Manage non-automated client requests via Intake Workflow System
  • Execute stakeholder requests not requiring S2P Lead support

 

Work the shift hours to support North America time zone (6:30 pm IST to 3:30 am IST/7.30 pm to 4.30 am IST)




Required education


Bachelor's Degree




Preferred education


Bachelor's Degree




Required technical and professional expertise


         Bachelor€™s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field

         6€“10 years of experience in strategic sourcing and procurement

         Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills

         Proficiency in ERP systems and sourcing tools

         Experience in RFx execution and contract negotiation





Preferred technical and professional experience


         Bachelor€™s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field

         6€“10 years of experience in strategic sourcing and procurement

         Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills

         Proficiency in ERP systems and sourcing tools

         Experience in RFx execution and contract negotiation


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