Strategic Sourcing Lead - Marketing Category

Job Description

Role & responsibilities: As a Sourcing Lead in the Knowledge Services team, you will be responsible for leading End-To-End projects covering various activities across Procurement & Sourcing. Also, be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across categories/sub-categories. The individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, supply chain, and vendor management, to identify and engage with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and optimize sourcing processes. Should be a strategic thinker with exceptional negotiation and communication skills. Preferred candidate profile: Minimum 5-8 years of relevant sourcing & procurement experience Agile, flexible and inclination to learn. Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines. Change Management skills: Effective influencer who can make persuasive arguments. Good soft skills & Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and stakeholders. Excellent communicationwritten and verbal. Effective influencer who can make persuasive arguments and has worked with stakeholders and suppliers from NA & EMEA region. Prior experience in a client facing role is necessary, should have an eye to detail to be able to work towards increasing efficiency. Team player, high motivation, positive, can-do attitude, flexibility and adaptable to changing situations. Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and Analytical mindset with the ability to gather and analyze data, identify trends, and generate actionable insights for process improvement. Sound & in-depth knowledge and experience of procurement and familiarity with sourcing tools and technologies, such as e-sourcing platforms, supplier management systems, and contract management software. Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, supplier evaluation and selection processes, contract negotiation, and supplier performance & risk management. Prior experience in tactical & strategic sourcing, contract negotiations and purchasing processes. Ability to prioritize and manage workload & multiple tasks simultaneously. Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience in ERP/P2P tools. Familiarity with industry regulations, compliance standards, and market trends Ability to provide guidance and mentorship to junior analysts. People Management (Team of 2 to 5) is an advantage. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other relevant software applications. Perks and benefits: Compaby benefits, relocation pacakage, pick and drop facility etc.