Role Overview

The Operational Sourcer (Associate Consultant) will support Strategic Sourcers in the execution of complex and strategic sourcing deals while independently managing straightforward, low-complexity sourcing requests. The role is focused on operational excellence, timely execution, stakeholder coordination, supplier follow-up, documentation support and compliance with client and internal procurement processes.
Responsibilities
Support Strategic Sourcers in executing strategic and higher-complexity sourcing deals, including preparation of sourcing documents, supplier communication, follow-ups, bid consolidation and project administration. Assist in running RFI, RFP, RFQ and eAuction activities, including creating and managing events in the applicable e-sourcing tools
Independently execute straightforward and low-complexity sourcing requests such as spot buys, renewals, single-source requests, contract extensions and low-risk RFx activities in line with defined processes.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders, client stakeholders, suppliers, contract managers,



risk teams, legal teams and procurement operations teams to ensure timely progression of sourcing requests.
Support end-to-end sourcing activities within Indirect Spend categories, primarily in the Skilled Services and BPO category, including consulting, personnel services, audit, tax, outsourcing and other related services.
Prepare and maintain sourcing documentation, including supplier lists, RFx templates, commercial comparison sheets, savings inputs, award recommendations, meeting notes, approvals and project closure documentation.
Support analysis of supplier proposals, summarize commercial outcomes and assist Strategic Sourcers in preparing recommendations for stakeholder review.
Support contract drafting using client standard templates and coordinate contract review, approvals, signature follow-ups and document uploads as per defined procedures.
Ensure adherence to client policies, interna

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