Strategic Sourcing Support Analyst

As a Strategic Sourcing Support Analyst at Wolters Kluwer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Global Strategic Sourcing Team by assisting in critical categories like software, IT infrastructure, professional services, and workforce management. Your responsibilities will include: - **Support for Strategic Renewal Projects:** Aid sourcing leadership in strategic renewal projects by conducting supplier research, analytics evaluation, cost analysis, benchmarking, and negotiation support. - **Data-Driven Analysis and Decision Support:** Provide detailed cost and supplier analyses by consolidating data from various sources to offer accurate insights for effective decision-making. - **Analytical Reporting and Insights:** Deliver regular and ad-hoc analytical reports covering areas such as supplier performance, project volume, and other metrics crucial for leadership decision-making. - **Create Comprehensive Contract Summaries:** Develop detailed contract summary pages for upcoming renewals highlighting key terms, conditions, timelines, cost structures, performance metrics, risks, and opportunities. - **Prepare Sourcing Project Presentations:** Assist in creating concise presentations for senior management, outlining project objectives, timelines, cost savings, and supplier performance. - **Renewal Planning and Management:** Act as a gatekeeper for upcoming renewals, engage stakeholders, plan sourcing activities, and prepare base case information. - **Category Team Support and Operational Assistance:** Aid Indirect category Sourcing Teams in ensuring efficient sourcing operations, including PO and invoice assistance, administrative oversight, contract management, and more. - **Stakeholder Management:** Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through proactive collaboration, open communication, and mutual trust to support operational success and partnerships. Qualifications required for this role include: - **Education:** Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field. - **Experience:** Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a Strategic Sourcing function or related analytical role. - **Analytical Skills:** Strong quantitative abilities and experience in evaluating costing proposals. - **Communication and Interpersonal Skills:** Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. - **Time Management and Resilience:** Ability to work under pressure and deliver high-quality results within tight deadlines. - **Adaptability and Flexibility:** Ability to excel in dynamic environments and adjust priorities quickly. - **Problem-Solving and Proactivity:** Proactive mindset and creativity in resolving challenges effectively. - **Technical Proficiency:** Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly strong Excel experience. - **Language Requirements:** Fluency in English is mandatory. Please note that applicants solely experienced in PR 2 PO process management are not suitable for this position. The work location is Kalyani Nagar, Pune, and applicants may need to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.,