Consultant- Global Sourcing Solutions

Overview

Buyer, Corp Services role within Indirect Sourcing, acting as a strategic category leader supporting development and execution of strategies across Corp Services sub-categories (which may include L&D and Facility). Executes sourcing strategies, leads competitive bids, manages supplier performance, and partners with sourcing stakeholders to deliver cost savings and operational efficiency.

What you'll do

• Support development and execution of multi-year holistic category strategies in collaboration with the Category Manager, aligned to business objectives, identifying opportunities for consolidation, innovation, cost optimization and capability expansion.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing events (RFI/RFP) for assigned sub-categories, structuring commercial models, negotiating terms and driving measurable savings, value creation and risk reduction.
• Build HMM (Holistic Margin Management) and Total Value pipelines in accordance with sub-category targets; track savings and execute value-delivery initiatives.
• Provide sourcing guidance and process best practices to business leaders, support transportation initiatives, translate transportation strategy into sourcing strategy, and facilitate alignment between legal, finance, logistics and suppliers.
• Manage day-to-day supplier relationships, monitor performance, and lead performance management and continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with General Mills' Sourcing Policies and GMI's Code of Conduct and Ethics in all supplier interactions, and comply with corporate and regulatory policies and accounting practices.

What you'll need

• 2-3+ years in Indirect Sourcing or Corporate Services Procurement experience (4+ to 5 years in Sourcing is also listed in the qualifications).
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Economics or related field.
• Direct experience leading end-to-end RFPs, commercial negotiations and contract development.
• Experience managing suppliers within the transportation category.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver cost savings.
• Solid negotiation skills and commercial structuring capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple internal stakeholders and external vendors effectively.
• Financial and cost analysis capability (cost modeling, rate benchmarking, ROI analysis).
• Strong project management, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate ideas effectively in written and verbal English.
• Interpersonal effectiveness: ability to collaborate, communicate, influence and motivate others, and build and maintain strong relationships up and across Supply Chain, Finance and Legal.

Nice to have

• Master's degree (MBA or other advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Economics or related field).
• 3-5 years of experience in Sourcing or other Indirect Sourcing categories.

Details

• Location: Powai, Mumbai, MH.
• Applicants must meet minimum age qualifications in the country in which the job is located.