Executive - IT Sourcing & Procurement

Location

Vadodara | India

Job description

• The primary purpose of this role will be to lead and deliver enterprise wide procurement and cost optimization opportunities, capturing cost reductions on Collabera s expenditures for indirect goods and services while assisting the Executive Director, Global Procurement with procurement strategy, processes and execution
• The Strategic Sourcing and procurement Specialist will lead the planning and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives using a multi-step sourcing process for prioritized indirect spend categories within Corporate Services categories including but not limited to IT Hardware Software, Facility Services, HR Recruiting, Contingent Labor, Background drug screening, Office Supplies, and Travel
• The Specialist will develop category specifications requirements and related scope of work that is consistent with the business requirements and Global Procurement strategy
• S/He will conduct data gathering, spend analytics, and utilizes market intelligence to develop business cases and total cost of ownership models to assist the Business Units(BU) in delivering measurable cost savings and developing multi-year cost avoidance and reduction strategies while conducting analytics to measure and monitor savings achieved and ensure category compliance versus previously implemented procurement initiatives
• The Specialist will lead evaluations through the development of RFQ, RFI and RFPs and participate in negotiations
• This position will develop negotiation strategies based on supplier proposals and spend/RFP analysis and act as a contract negotiator within assigned categories
• S/He will manage supplier selection process and provide data and recommendations to ensure informed selection decisions and develop and administer agreements and statements of work in collaboration with business and legal department
• Additionally, this position will identify continuous improvement initiatives such as demand management and process improvements while monitoring supply market and identifying opportunities resulting from new product offerings and/or market shifts (eg, entry or exit of suppliers, changes in pricing)

Required Skills

Minimum of 5 to 7 years of strong category and general procurement experience

Experience leading all stages of a structured strategic sourcing process for indirect spend categories across multiple spend areas

Knowledge of contract fundamentals

Excellent math, analytical, problem solving and project management skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Demonstrated ability to work with suppliers

Strong relationship management experience

Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Ability to drive projects with a sense of urgency and perform in a fast paced organization with time sensitive deliverables

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and knowledge of Procurement tools

Ability to interact with all levels of Management

Ability and willing to work flexible hours

Qualifications

Bachelor s in Finance, Economics, or Supply Management

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