- In depth knowledge of P2P Cycle
- Should have knowledge in Sourcing, Order processing, Order confirmations and expediting rush orders
- Vendor management & Vendor development Vendor on-boarding, Supplier relationship management
- Catalogue & non-catalogue orders | inventory management | Lead time management
- Development of global sourcing strategies; RFX Management and evaluation using supplier scorecard process
- Requisition management, internal cost approval processes and expediting orders
- Efficient planning and implementation of ordering process to ensure specified ETAs*
- Contract Management & Risk management Actively participating in contract management – Execution of contracts (negotiation in terms of various contract clauses for the benefit of the firm) in coordination with Legal team and Business
- Stakeholder management – Maintaining relationship with all levels of supplier personnel and Business
- Handling requests for information and day to day queries regarding order status, contract renewal, usage rights, cost details, spend management etc.,
- Invoice processing & ensuring invoice payment and cost allocations
- Analyze spend of the order and negotiate with suppliers to achieve direct cost savings and indirect cost benefits
- Weekly Reporting to the client on Savings, status report of ongoing orders and discussing challenges, opportunities and improvement plans
- Reporting to the client to understand business/volume and trends by region




- Identifying opportunities and implementing actions to achieve efficiencies and business expansions
- Knowledge Market Data Manager tool and other invoicing tools
- Key Technical Skills: MS Office Package
- Key soft skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, liaising skills

Mandatory skills:

Vendor management

Good negotiation skills

Inventory management

Solid communication

Job Description

- Vendor management & Vendor development – Vendor on-boarding, Supplier relationship management
- Catalogue & non-catalogue orders | inventory management
- Implementation of ordering process to ensure specified ETAs
- Contract Management – Execution of contracts (negotiation in terms of various contract clauses for the benefit of the firm) in coordination with Legal team and Business
- Stakeholder management – Maintaining rapport with all levels of supplier personnel and Business
- Ensuring invoice payment and internal cost allocations are submitted to the client without any delay
- Identifying opportunities and implementing actions to achieve efficiencies and business expansion
- Working knowledge of e-applications for invoice tracking and payment systems desirable
- Key Technical Skills: MS Office Package
- Key soft skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, liaising skills
- 1 Manage the client requirements and expectations
2 Interpreting and consolidating client briefs
3 Consulting with clients about campaign requirements, Presenting campaign pitches and costs to clients
4 Negotiating timescales and budgets

📌 Sourcing Analyst/Senior Sourcing Analyst (Tamil Nadu)
🏢 Williams Lea
📍 Tamil Nadu