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Introduction
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Your Role And Responsibilities
Procurement Sourcing Professional
Shift: AP timing
The Procurement Sourcing Professional – Services is responsible for driving strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization initiatives across Services categories. This role partners closely with , Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders to deliver value tough effective sourcing strategies, contract management, and supplier performance governance while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and risk standards.
The position requires strong procurement expertise, deep category knowledge, stakeholder‑management skills, and the ability to execute sourcing strategies in line with global procurement standards and processes.
Preferred Education
Bachelor's Degree
Key Responsibilities
Required technical and professional expertise
Strategic Sourcing & Category Execution
- Lead and execute end‑to‑end sourcing events (RFx, negotiations, supplier evaluation, and award recommendations) for Services
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business needs, category plans, and industry trends.
- Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and supplier capability assessments to identify cost‑saving and value‑creation opportunities.
- Apply the 7 Steps to Strategic Sourcing with emphasis on Services specific best practices.
- Deliver measurable savings, cost avoidance, and value beyond price (innovation, service quality, scalability).
Supplier Management
- Manage supplier relationships to drive performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Support supplier business reviews, performance scorecards, and issue resolution.
- Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and risk mitigation with key suppliers.
Stakeholder & Client Engagement
- Partner with internal stakeholders to understand sourcing requirements, priorities, and business objectives.
- Act as a trusted procurement advisor to leadership and functional stakeholders.
- Influence stakeholders to adopt best-in-class procurement practices while balancing speed, quality, and cost.
Process, Policy & Compliance
- Ensure sourcing activities comply with Procurement Policies and Guidelines.
- Create and maintain audit‑ready documentation, including RFx materials, evaluations, presentations, contracts, and controls.
- Apply agile methods to streamline sourcing workflows and improve turnaround time.
Data Analysis & Tools
- Leverage analytics and cognitive tools to support decision‑making, optimize spend, and identify opportunities.
- Analyze supplier proposals, cost models, and market data to drive fact‑based recommendations.
- Maintain accurate category and sourcing data in procurement systems.
Technical Skills
Preferred technical and professional experience
- Strong knowledge of end‑to‑end sourcing and procurement processes.
- Proficiency with RFx tools, procurement platforms, and analytics tools.
- Ability to create structured, clear, and audit‑compliant documentation.
Analytical & Strategic Skills
- Market and supplier analysis, cost modeling, and benchmarking.
- Ability to interpret data and convert insights into sourcing strategies.
- Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making capability.
Communication & Collaboration
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to influence and collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders globally.
- Skilled at managing supplier negotiations and presenting sourcing recommendations.
Professional Attributes
- Detail‑oriented with strong business judgment.
- Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Comfortable working in a structured process environment while driving continuous improvement.
- Strong customer‑experience mindset.
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