Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Role Overview: As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist at Wolters Kluwer, you will play a crucial role in the Global Strategic Sourcing Team. Your responsibilities will involve managing various sourcing categories such as software, IT infrastructure, professional services, and global workforce management. Working from the Sourcing Center of Excellence in Pune, India, you will collaborate with stakeholders worldwide to understand their sourcing requirements and ensure timely delivery of sourcing projects that align with business objectives. This position offers the opportunity to enhance your procurement expertise and advance your career within a global organization. Key Responsibilities: - Partner with internal stakeholders globally to support their sourcing and procurement needs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivering sourcing projects efficiently. - Take ownership of managing multiple contractual agreements, including analyzing contracts, negotiating terms, and executing agreements to support organizational goals. - Cultivate strong relationships with suppliers through clear communication, aligning with Wolters Kluwer's strategic priorities. - Develop expertise in managing software supplier contracts and SaaS agreements. - Lead contract renewal processes, negotiating favorable terms to maximize value for Wolters Kluwer. - Manage concurrent sourcing projects, coordinating with stakeholders, monitoring progress, and adapting to shifting priorities. - Collaborate with internal business owners and legal counsel to negotiate agreements meeting legal, financial, and operational requirements. - Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through proactive collaboration and open communication to support long-term partnerships and operational success. Qualifications Required: - Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in business, finance, engineering, or a related field. - Experience: Minimum 5 years of professional experience, preferably with at least 2 years in a large global organization, exposure to IT or software sourcing, and expertise in strategic sourcing for indirect spend categories. - Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels. - Contract Management Experience: Demonstrated expertise in reviewing and finalizing agreements, facilitating issue resolution, and negotiating complex Software and SaaS agreements. - Analytical Skills: Strong quantitative abilities with experience in evaluating costing proposals. - Project Management: Basic organizational and project management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously. - Adaptability: Proactive attitude, adaptability, and problem-solving creativity. - Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, and experience with eSourcing tools like COUPA, ARIBA is preferred. - Language Requirements: Fluency in English. - Work Location: Kalyani Nagar, Pune. - Work Timing: Adaptable to a flexible work environment and different shift timings based on operational requirements. (Note: Additional company details were not provided in the job description),