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Lead end-to-end sourcing activities across indirect spend categories such as HR, Marketing, Facilities, Qualified Services, IT, and Capex requirements.

Responsibilities
Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and procurement goals.
Manage the complete procurement lifecycle including RFx creation, bid analysis, supplier evaluation, negotiations, contracting, and vendor onboarding.
Drive cost reduction initiatives through supplier consolidation, value engineering, TCO analysis, and strategic negotiations.
Partner closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and align sourcing strategies with operational priorities.
Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, payment structures, SLAs, and contracts with suppliers.
Manage supplier performance and relationships while ensuring service quality and compliance standards are met.
Lead procurement process improvements and digital transformation initiatives through procurement systems and automation tools.
Analyze market trends, benchmark supplier pricing,



and identify prospects for efficiency improvements and savings.
Collaborate with finance, legal, and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of procurement initiatives.
Develop dashboards and reports for spend analytics, procurement KPIs, and management reviews.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing and indirect procurement.

Required Skills
Demonstrated experience in supplier negotiations and delivering measurable cost savings.
Robust stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Experience with procurement tools such as SAP Ariba, Oracle Cloud, Coupa, PRM360, or similar systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.

Preferred Skills
Exposure to high-growth/startup environments.
Strong understanding of spend analytics and supplier management frameworks.

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