Sourcing Specialist - Indirect

Job Description

Job Description :- Identifying, evaluating, and negotiating contracts for goods and services that support a companys day-to-day operations, like office supplies, IT services, travel arrangements, and professional services, conducting supplier research, and managing procurement data to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency Key Responsibilities Includes :- Spend Analysis: Identify and analyze total indirect spend of company to understand optimization and cost saving needs Market research: Gathering information on potential suppliers, market trends, and pricing for different indirect goods and services Supplier identification and evaluation: Identifying and qualifying new suppliers based on quality, price, delivery time, and company policy Contract negotiation: Developing and negotiating contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and pricing Vendor management: Managing relationships with existing suppliers, including performance monitoring and issue resolution Cost reduction strategies: Implementing strategies to reduce indirect spend through supplier consolidation, contract optimization, and value engineering Data analysis and reporting: Tracking key procurement metrics and generating reports to demonstrate cost savings and performance improvements Stakeholder management: Collaborating with internal stakeholders across different departments to understand their needs and ensure procurement aligns with business objectives. Your Profile Education : BE , MBA Professional Experience :- 8-10 years in a global company. Global exposure is a must. Category Handled : should be indirect Services Knowledge of import-export will be an added advantage. SAP S4 Hana user : Added advantage SAP Ariba : Added advantage Advance Excel : is a must