Job Title: Procurement Associate (French Language) Location: Magarpatta City, Pune, India Experience Level: Fresher or Experienced Language Requirement: French (Minimum Level B2) Job Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Procurement Associate with strong proficiency in French to support procurement operations including requisition reviews, supplier communication, and RFQ creation. Key Responsibilities Purchase Requisition Review: Validate and process purchase requisitions. Route requisitions to appropriate processing queues. Amend or update purchase orders as needed. Supplier Communication: Transmit documents such as Purchase Orders (POs) to suppliers. Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely responses. RFQ Creation and Management: Create and manage Request for Quotes (RFQs). Coordinate with clients and stakeholders to gather requirements. Ensure all special instructions from requisitions are followed. Qualifications Education: Graduate in any discipline Language: Proficiency in French (minimum B2 level) is mandatory Excellent verbal and written communication in French Preferred Experience: Exposure to Procurement, Sourcing, Direct/Indirect Procurement Fresher with strong French skills can also apply Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project Experience in procurement systems such as SAP, SRM, Ariba, or Coupa is a plus Soft Skills Strong analytical and critical thinking Attention to detail Ability to work independently and collaboratively If you meet the qualifications and are seeking a dynamic opportunity in procurement with global exposure, we encourage you to share your updated resume with us at Siddharth.Sankpal@wns.com . Please use "French" as the subject line of your email.
🌟 Job Opening: Transition Manager – Procurement | Bangalore 🌟 Department: Procurement / Supply Chain Location: Bangalore, India Experience: 6–8 years We’re hiring a Transition Manager – Procurement to lead and manage end-to-end procurement transition projects including vendor onboarding/offboarding, system integration, and contract transitions. This role is perfect for a seasoned procurement or supply chain professional with a strong grasp of transition planning, stakeholder management, and compliance. 🔑 Key Responsibilities: Lead procurement transitions from initiation through execution. Develop project timelines, risk mitigation strategies, and resource plans. Collaborate with Sales, Legal, Finance, IT, Operations, and external vendors. Ensure procurement compliance and knowledge transfer. Report on budgets, milestones, and outcomes to senior management. ✅ Requirements: Bachelor’s in business, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA or CIPS/CPM preferred). 6–8 years in procurement, supply chain, or vendor management. Proven transition and vendor management experience. Strong project management and communication skills. Proficiency with procurement tools and ERP systems. MS Word, PowerPoint & Excel skills. 📩 To Apply: Send your resume to Siddharth.Sankpal@wns.com Subject Line: Transition Manager – Procurement
🚀 We're Hiring: Associate Procurement Specialist 🚀 Are you passionate about procurement operations and team leadership? We’re looking for a talented professional with 5-7 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, contracting, and operational excellence to join our dynamic team! Key Responsibilities: Review and validate purchase requisitions and contracts Drive end-to-end procurement processes with 100% accuracy Lead root cause analysis for delayed PRs and reduce cycle times Manage vendor relationships and track product delivery Support cost reduction initiatives and vendor selection Oversee a team of 6-8 procurement professionals Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree 5-7 years in procurement operations and sourcing 3+ years managing teams Experience with eProcurement tools like Ariba, SAP, or Oracle Strong communication and client service skills If you’re ready to make an impact and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you! 📩 To Apply: Send your resume to Siddharth.Sankpal@wns.com Subject Line: Sourcing – Procurement #Hiring #Procurement #Sourcing #ProcurementJobs #CareerOpportunity
Experienced Vendor Master Data Specialist with strong proficiency in English and a proven track record working with SAP (ERP, MDG, S/4HANA). Skilled in creating, maintaining, and validating vendor master records , ensuring data integrity, compliance with internal controls, and alignment with global procurement standards. ✅ Core Competencies : Vendor onboarding and lifecycle management SAP (ECC, MDG, or S/4HANA) Master Data transactions Data quality management and cleansing Knowledge of P2P (Procure-to-Pay) processes Strong analytical and communication skills in English Collaboration with procurement, finance, and compliance teams 🔍 Key Experience : End-to-end vendor master data maintenance across multiple regions Ensuring compliance with SOX, GDPR, and internal audit standards Supporting integration projects (e.g., mergers, system migrations) Handling duplicate vendor resolution and TIN matching 📩 To Apply: Send your resume to Siddharth.Sankpal@wns.com Subject Line: Vendor Master Data Specialist – Procurement
Job Description Role purpose: Providing support to maximize value from Procurement Tools, Process and Governance. And to ensure that all change activity is managed in a efficient and effective way Ensure suppliers are onboarded successfully, and that their data is used and managed appropriately throughout their lifecycle with Client Provide technical consultancy to category teams for all Procurement activities executed within Ariba Maintain the Procurement Process Framework, and all supporting templates and tools in line with business needs and best practice Drive continuous improvement throughout procurement technology, applying a Systems Thinking methodology Build a strong relationship with our offshore partner Work with Procurement teams to design, build and maintain an Client Supplier portal Coordinate and lead the Ariba/KIOSK training agenda Coordinate and report on the team and department change agenda Maintain & develop all Procurement Client World sites Role Dimensions: Financial: Provide technical support to enable the category teams to realize savings target Maintain and develop Ariba controls to govern spend Partner with IT to manage and monitor budgets and resource allocation for run/BAU and change activities Non-Financial/ Key Accountabilities: Drive adoption of Ariba in line with Procurement Digital agenda and the Process Framework Provide training to internal stakeholders & suppliers Reports to: Procurement Tech & Data Manager Relationships: Group and Regional Procurement Teams lead Governance Leads Contract and supplier managers IT Business Partner team Financial Services team Key external supplier accounts Roles & Responsibilities: Maintain a close working relationship with our Offshore partner to manage key business processes related to the setup and use of 3rd parties Produce metrics reporting related to Ariba Drive adoption of dashboards for the Category and Leadership teams Develop and maintain knowledge of market best practice & technologies Coordinate Ariba governance forums, including insights from the available reporting and metrics Maintain and enhance the process framework, tools & templates, with engagement of category teams Deliver a user-focused training approach for Ariba with an emphasis on self-service Drive benefits of Ariba with the Category teams, providing consultancy and challenge on sourcing strategy Coordinate all procurement system change activities, technical defects & enhancements, including producing reporting to support this and communicate activities upwards through management Work with our offshore partner to ensure a continuous improvement culture is embedded and delivered through incremental and larger change Drive the use and maintenance of ACW within Ariba to benefit for category teams and business Design, build and maintain an Client Supplier portal to communicate externally Client’s procurement practices, policies and contacts. Advanced: Commercial Management(Technical) Procurement Ariba S2P full suite knowledge from a technical perspective Foundation: Communication skills Relationship Management Customer Service Management(Technical) Standard Operating Procedures Core: Operational Planning Change Management Analysis Governance Detailed Role Specific Skills/ Knowledge Strong commercial awareness & business skills Working knowledge of end to end Category Management & SRM processes Ability to interpret complex data IT Knowledge —Advanced skills in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Ariba Good working knowledge of demand management relating to transactional supply requirements Qualifications: Experience: Working within a demanding, fast evolving environment Awareness of change management approaches and principals Proven experience of eSourcing (S2C) systems knowledge and P2P systems (Ariba)Provision of excellent customer service / stakeholder management Complex data spreadsheet work Involvement in managing supplier relationships and contracts Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Commerce or master's in business studies MCIPS qualification an advantage, not essential
Role Overview: As a Procurement Support Specialist, your role involves providing support to maximize value from Procurement Tools, Process, and Governance. You will ensure that all change activities are managed efficiently and effectively, onboard suppliers successfully, and manage their data throughout their lifecycle with Client. Your responsibilities also include providing technical consultancy to category teams for all Procurement activities executed within Ariba, maintaining the Procurement Process Framework, driving continuous improvement in procurement technology, and building a strong relationship with our offshore partner. Additionally, you will work with Procurement teams to design, build, and maintain an Client Supplier portal. Key Responsibilities: - Maintain a close working relationship with our Offshore partner to manage key business processes related to the setup and use of 3rd parties - Produce metrics reporting related to Ariba - Drive adoption of dashboards for the Category and Leadership teams - Develop and maintain knowledge of market best practice & technologies - Coordinate Ariba governance forums, including insights from the available reporting and metrics - Maintain and enhance the process framework, tools & templates, with engagement of category teams - Deliver a user-focused training approach for Ariba with an emphasis on self-service - Drive benefits of Ariba with the Category teams, providing consultancy and challenge on sourcing strategy - Coordinate all procurement system change activities, technical defects & enhancements, including producing reporting to support this and communicate activities upwards through management - Work with our offshore partner to ensure a continuous improvement culture is embedded and delivered through incremental and larger change - Drive the use and maintenance of ACW within Ariba to benefit for category teams and business - Design, build, and maintain an Client Supplier portal to communicate externally Clients procurement practices, policies, and contacts Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in Commerce or master's in business studies - Experience working within a demanding, fast-evolving environment - Awareness of change management approaches and principles - Proven experience of eSourcing (S2C) systems knowledge and P2P systems (Ariba) - Provision of excellent customer service / stakeholder management - Complex data spreadsheet work - Involvement in managing supplier relationships and contracts Company Additional Details: Not provided in the Job Description,