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Description
Execute sourcing activities (RFQ/RFP/RFI) under guidance, ensuring timely supplier response and compliance. Support category managers and sourcing leads with data analysis, supplier evaluations, and contract preparations. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and communicate sourcing timelines. Assist in supplier negotiations and ensure pricing, delivery, and quality align with expectations. Maintain procurement documentation including quotes, contracts, and supplier communication records. Track sourcing KPIs and savings metrics and prepare reports for leadership review. Use procurement tools (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, SAP) to manage transactions and workflows. Support audits and ensure adherence to internal sourcing policies and compliance requirements. E2E Sourcing Experience Manage the complete sourcing process – from business requirement intake through supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and PO issuance.
Category Expertise Lead sourcing initiatives across Marketing, Corporate Services, and IT (hardware/software/services).
Stakeholder Collaboration Engage with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, provide sourcing guidance, and drive alignment.
Competitive Sourcing Events Conduct 3-bid-and-buy processes, RFx , e-auctions, and other competitive sourcing events as required.
Supplier Negotiation Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and value-adds to deliver optimal outcomes.
Contracting Review, draft, and finalize contracts in collaboration with legal and risk teams. Ensure contracts meet compliance, quality, and business requirements.
Cost and Risk Optimization Analyse spend, identify saving opportunities, and implement sourcing strategies that mitigate risk and maximize value.
Compliance and Governance Ensure adherence to internal procurement policies, controls, and regulatory requirements.
Market Intelligence Stay updated on market trends and supplier landscape for assigned categories.
Required education Bachelor's Degree Preferred education Bachelor's Degree Required technical and professional expertise The candidate must have a working knowledge of a global procurement strategy within a large corporation and have a background in one or more of the following indirect categoriesProfessional services, Facilities, MRO, Marketing, Engineering, Information Technology, Software, Sales, Human Resources. Apply analytical skills, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities. Apply communication skills, able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders and suppliers. Apply collaboration/teaming techniques. Perform in matrix organization. Perform time management, priorities tasks and achieve set targets. Apply Knowledge of Business Organization and Processes, Work instructions. Apply Business Control Requirements. Apply customer satisfaction skills / client facing skills. Ability to complete staff-work to a high standard. Keen attention to detail and accuracy. Preferred technical and professional experience
Experience in managing global sourcing initiatives .
Exposure to procurement ERP, CLM & Technology Insights .
Knowledge of procurement analytics or category strategy development.
Certification in procurement/supply chain (e.g., CIPS, CPSM).
Experience working in global sourcing environments and matrix organizations.
Client facing experience across APAC, EU & North America regions
