Sr. Specialist - S&P - Sourcing 4D

Overview

Sr. Specialist in Supply Chain - Procurement, responsible for sourcing strategy, supplier selection and management, and cost optimization for assigned categories, with a senior-manager team leadership element.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned categories (e.g., IT, indirect, raw materials, services).
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and spend data to identify sourcing opportunities.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and align sourcing plans with business needs.
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers through RFx (RFI, RFP, RFQ) processes.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, service levels, and terms with suppliers to achieve optimal value.
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships; monitor performance and resolve issues.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives through competitive sourcing, value engineering, or process improvements.
• Track and report on cost savings, supplier performance metrics, and contract compliance.
• Support total cost of ownership (TCO) and cost-benefit analyses.
• Ensure supplier and sourcing activities comply with internal policies, ethics standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Assess and manage risks in supplier base (e.g., financial stability, geopolitical, ESG).
• Implement and maintain procurement controls and audit readiness.
• Draft, review, and manage supplier contracts in collaboration with legal and compliance teams.
• Ensure contract terms are adhered to, including service level agreements (SLAs), KPIs, and penalties.
• Maintain an up-to-date contract repository and manage renewals and expirations.
• Partner with internal departments like operations, legal, finance, and engineering to support sourcing needs.
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders for supplier selection and procurement strategy.
• Facilitate cross-functional sourcing initiatives and governance reviews.
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements in sourcing workflows.
• Leverage e-sourcing tools and procurement platforms (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, Jaggaer).
• Support digital transformation initiatives and supplier portal implementations.
• Use data analytics to drive insights into spend, supplier performance, and market trends.
• Generate reports for procurement performance, savings, and sourcing pipeline.
• Support sustainability and diversity reporting as applicable.
• Lead and mentor a team of sourcing professionals or category buyers.
• Set goals, conduct performance reviews, and foster continuous learning and development.
• Promote a culture of ethical sourcing, cost discipline, and innovation.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's in Commerce, Economics, or Finance, or Master's in Business Administration or Business Analytics.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) from Institute for Supply Management (ISM) listed as a certification.
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) from Indian Institute of Management, Trichy listed as a certification.
• Required skills: Category Management, Contract Management, Cost Management, Coupa, Drafting Agreements, Generative AI, SAP Overview, Sourcing and Procurement, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Supply Chain Planning (SCP).
• English language proficiency, Advanced - C1 (required).

Details

• Location: 1401-G-India, ISD Phase V, Sector 53, Gurugram, Haryana, India.
• Job type: Regular.
• Work shift: Day Job (India).
• Remote type: Office Work.