Sourcing & Procurement – Tail Spend/Tactical Buyer-AM

Overview

As an Assistant Manager/Manager in Sourcing & Procurement Tail Spend/Tactical Buyer, you will analyze procurement data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to improve sourcing strategies and supplier performance. You will also procure low- to moderate-value/risk goods and services in line with client requirements.

What you'll do

• Build and analyze category taxonomies.
• Clean spend data and make it meaningful for designing sourcing strategies.
• Identify catalogue opportunities.
• Identify supplier rationalization opportunities based on historical spend.
• Collect, clean, and analyze procurement data from various sources.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports tracking procurement and sourcing KPIs.
• Identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in data to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with procurement and sourcing teams to understand data needs and provide insights.
• Conduct spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and supplier performance improvements.
• Perform CBA (Cost Benefit Analysis).
• Support the development and implementation of data-driven procurement strategies.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity in reports and analyses.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior management and other stakeholders.
• Track tail spend by market and spend managed by the Buying Desk.
• Track and report savings KPIs and other performance indicators.
• Procure goods and services, obtain quotations, develop proposals, and/or negotiate low- to moderate-value/risk contracts consistent with client requirements.
• Review Purchase Requisitions and liaise with business stakeholders to understand requirements and identify an appropriate supply base.
• Obtain the necessary number of supplier quotes according to Client Procurement Policy/Sourcing guidelines.
• Negotiate commercial and non-commercial clauses with suppliers according to guidance.
• Obtain Client Category Manager approval for the finalized supplier.
• Draft contracts according to Client and Senior Buyer instructions.
• Record savings in the Client Savings Database.
• Research and resolve supplier discrepancies and issues.
• Manage internal and external customers and stakeholders effectively.
• Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance, and support continuous improvement.
• Establish KPIs and SLAs, customizing them as appropriate for in-scope activities defined in the SOW.
• Partner with internal stakeholders, including Category Managers, Business Units, and Leadership, to refine and simplify processes with the end-user experience in mind.
• Adhere to operational controls, Approval Authority Matrix requirements, and quality audit requirements detailed in SOWs/SOPs.
• Establish and maintain standard operating procedures, conduct trainings, and enforce the Client Procurement Policy for Indirect Spend.
• Assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management.
• Master's in Operations Management.
• APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) certifications.
• Contract Management.
• Data Literacy.
• Drafting Agreements.
• Generative AI.
• Help Desk Operations.
• Microsoft Office.
• Procurement.
• Procurement Analytics.
• Procurement Operations.
• Procurement Systems.
• SAP Materials Management (MM).
• SAP Overview.
• Sourcing and Procurement.
• Supplier Management.
• Proficient English language proficiency at C2 level.

Details

• Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
• Work arrangement: Office.
• Work shift: Flex Time (India).
• Employment type: Regular.