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Tactical Sourcing

Tactical Sourcing

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7 - 12 years

2 - 5 Lacs

chennai

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Skills Required

sap sourcing salesforce ariba category management supplier evaluation supplier selection purchase supplier management regulatory requirements contract preparation supplier performance vendor development global procurement procurement

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Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Supplier Management & Engagement

Act as the primary point of contact for suppliers within assigned categories.

Organize and lead strategic supplier events such as Quarterly Business Reviews, Annual Supplier Evaluations, and Executive Review Meetings.

Conduct competitive sourcing events including RFx, 3-bid-and-buy processes, and e-auctions.

Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and value-adds to ensure optimal outcomes.

Contracting & Compliance

Prepare Award Recommendation (AR) files for contract creation and approval.

Review, draft, and finalize contracts in collaboration with legal and risk teams.

Ensure contracts meet compliance, quality, and business requirements.

Support audits and ensure adherence to internal sourcing policies and regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Engage with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and provide sourcing guidance.

Coordinate sourcing timelines and communicate effectively across teams.

Support category managers and sourcing leads with data analysis, supplier evaluations, and contract preparations.

Tools & Reporting

Utilize procurement platforms such as Ariba, Salesforce, Copilot, Workday, and SAP to manage sourcing transactions and workflows.

Maintain procurement documentation including quotes, contracts, and supplier communications.

Track sourcing KPIs and savings metrics; prepare reports for leadership review.

Value Creation & Risk Mitigation

Analyze spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement sourcing strategies that mitigate risk.

Ensure pricing, delivery, and quality align with business expectations.

Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes and supplier performance.

Required education
Bachelor's Degree Preferred education Bachelor's Degree Required technical and professional expertise Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

Over 57 years of experience in sourcing, including strategic sourcing across multiple categories.

Lead end-to-end sourcing activities from business requirement intake to supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and PO issuance.

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned categories, including MRO Spares & Services and Facilities.

Partner with IBMs Global Procurement Team and regional counterparts to align and drive category strategies.

Preferred technical and professional experience
Hiring manager and Recruiter should collaborate to create the relevant verbiage.

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