Sourcing Professional – E2E Procurement Categories (Marketing, Corporate Services, IT)
Job Location: Bangalore - Manyata Tech Park G2
Experience Level: 5–10 years
Job Description:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sourcing Professional to lead end-to-end sourcing activities across key indirect categories including Marketing, Corporate Services, and Information Technology (Hardware, Software, and Services). The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the full procurement lifecycle – from requirement gathering with stakeholders to PO release, ensuring strategic alignment, compliance, and cost optimization.
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Shift is North America Timing - 6:30 pm to 3:30 am
End to End Sourcing experience
Starting from Requestion to PO
E-auction and bidding
Key Responsibilities:
E2E Sourcing Ownership: Manage the complete sourcing process – from business requirement intake through supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and PO issuance.
Category Expertise: Lead sourcing initiatives across Marketing, Corporate Services, and IT (hardware/software/services).
Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, provide sourcing guidance, and drive alignment.
Competitive Sourcing Events: Conduct 3-bid-and-buy processes, RFx, e-auctions, and other competitive sourcing events as required.
Supplier Negotiation: Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and value-adds to deliver optimal outcomes.
Contracting: Review, draft, and finalize contracts in collaboration with legal and risk teams. Ensure contracts meet compliance, quality, and business requirements.
Cost and Risk Optimization: Analyze spend, identify saving opportunities, and implement sourcing strategies that mitigate risk and maximize value.
Compliance and Governance: Ensure adherence to internal procurement policies, controls, and regulatory requirements.
Market Intelligence: Stay updated on market trends and supplier landscape for assigned categories.
Key Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field (MBA preferred).
5–10 years of hands-on sourcing/procurement experience with large spend and complex categories.
Proven expertise in Marketing, Corporate Services, or IT sourcing.
Strong knowledge of procurement processes, contract lifecycle management, and sourcing methodologies.
Experience with E-Sourcing tools (Fieldglass, Ariba, Coupa, etc. preferred).
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, matrixed global environment.
Nice to Have:
Experience in managing global sourcing initiatives.
Knowledge of procurement analytics or category strategy development.
Certification in procurement/supply chain (e.g., CIPS, CPSM).
Experience working in global sourcing environments or matrix organizations.
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