Pune IN-MH Position Type Full Time Requisition ID 12447 Level of Education Years of Experience About Exela Exela is a business process automation BPA leader leveraging a global footprint and proprietary technology to provide digital transformation solutions enhancing quality productivity and end-user experience With decades of expertise operating mission-critical processes Exela serves a growing roster of more than 4 000 customers throughout 50 countries including over 60 of the Fortune 100 With foundational technologies spanning information management workflow automation and integrated communications Exela s software and services include multi-industry department solution suites addressing finance accounting human capital management and legal management as well as industry-specific solutions for banking healthcare insurance and public sectors - Through cloud-enabled platforms built on a configurable stack of automation modules and 17 500 employees operating in 23 countries Exela rapidly deploys integrated technology and operations as an end-to-end digital journey partner 2 Role Purpose The Manager - Procurement Europe will lead procurement activities for European business units focusing on end-to-end RFP management strategic sourcing and vendor relationship management This role requires deep expertise in RFP processes supplier negotiations and contract management ensuring compliance with European procurement standards and XBP s global policies The individual will act as a strategic partner to European business stakeholders supporting initiatives that enhance operational excellence and deliver cost savings 3 Key ResponsibilitiesA RFP Management Core Responsibility Lead end-to-end RFP processes for European procurement projects from requirements gathering to award finalization Draft RFP documents including Scope of Work SOW Service Level Agreements SLAs evaluation criteria and pricing templates Manage stakeholder alignment to define specifications and evaluation frameworks Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Legal Finance and IT to ensure compliance and risk mitigation Develop bid evaluation models and conduct supplier scoring ensuring transparency and fairness Drive competitive sourcing strategies to achieve best value outcomes B Strategic Sourcing Category ManagementDevelop and execute sourcing strategies for key European spend categories such as o IT hardware software o Telecom network services o Facilities real estate services o Professional managed services o Corporate indirect procurement travel marketing etc Conduct spend analysis to identify cost optimization opportunities and supplier consolidation initiatives Build long-term category plans aligned with business objectives C Vendor GovernanceIdentify qualify and onboard strategic suppliers in Europe Negotiate Master Service Agreements MSAs contracts and SLAs to secure favorable commercial and operational terms Establish vendor performance scorecards and track supplier performance against KPIs Address vendor escalations and implement corrective action plans when required D Operational ExcellenceOversee the PO-to-invoice process ensuring compliance with internal controls and audit requirements Maintain accurate procurement data in ERP and sourcing platforms Champion digital procurement automation tools for process standardization Provide regular reports and dashboards to global leadership on procurement metrics 4 Required QualificationsCriteriaRequirementsEducation Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain Procurement or Business Administration MBA preferred Experience 8-10 years of progressive procurement experience with minimum 5 years managing RFPs and strategic sourcing for European markets Domain Knowledge Solid understanding of European procurement regulations GDPR VAT and local compliance standards Tools Expertise Hands-on experience with ERP systems SAP Oracle MS Dynamics and e-sourcing RFP tools Ariba Coupa Jaggaer CertificationsCIPS CPSM or equivalent highly preferred Language Skills Fluent English required knowledge of French or German is an advantage 5 Key Skills CompetenciesRFP Excellence - Ability to design manage and execute complex RFP processes end-to-end Strategic Negotiation - Proven track record of achieving commercial and operational excellence through vendor negotiations Analytical Thinking - Strong ability to analyze spend data and develop actionable sourcing strategies Cross-Cultural Collaboration - Comfortable working with diverse European stakeholders Leadership Mentoring - Capability to guide junior procurement team members in Pune and Europe Compliance Mindset - Strong adherence to internal and external procurement policies Disclaimer Exela is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equality opportunity employer Qualified applicants will considered for employment without regard to their race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age disability gender sex marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws Exela recruiters or representatives will only contact you from emails ending with exelaonline com exelatech com lexicode com rustconsulting com or ersgroup com We would never ask you for payment or ask you to deposit a check into your personal bank account during the recruitment process