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Saks Global

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 Director, Strategic Sourcing &amp; Procurement
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Company
 
 : Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks OFF 5TH, Last Call and Horchow. Its retail portfolio includes 70 full-line luxury locations, additional off-price locations and five distinct e-commerce experiences. With talented colleagues focused on delivering on our strategic vision, The Art of You, Saks Global is redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience that is unmistakably their own. By leveraging the most comprehensive luxury customer data platform in North America, cutting-edge technology, and strong partnerships with the world's most esteemed brands, Saks Global is shaping the future of luxury retail. Saks Global Properties &amp; Investments includes Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus flagship properties and represents nearly 13 million square feet of prime U.S. real estate holdings and investments in luxury markets.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Role
 
 : The Director, Strategic Sourcing &amp; Procurement will lead a team that supports global procurement, collaborate with cross-functional organizations to develop and implement effective procurement strategies, and maintain competitive advantage ensuring cost efficiency, supplier performance, and risk mitigation. This role reports to the leader of Finance, based in Bengaluru, India.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
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 Leadership
 
 : Provide guidance &amp; thought leadership across all aspects of strategic sourcing and procurement. Attract, hire and develop talent to support the goals and mission of the team.
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 Operations Management
 
 : Provide strategic oversight and governance for tactical procurement operations on a global scale.
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 Strategic Stakeholder Management
 
 : Navigate, develop, and embed relationships at multiple levels within supply base and across stakeholder base. Seek to understand and recognize business needs and challenges, building these into strategic plans and initiatives.
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 Localized Category &amp; Strategy Leadership
 
 : Ensure best-in-class procurement category strategies are developed and implemented. Work in close partnership with global category leaders to develop and oversee an effective strategic sourcing and supplier management program. Work with the supply base on innovative approaches and partnerships.
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 Market Analysis
 
 : Stay informed about market trends, industry benchmarks, and the competitive landscape to make informed decisions and maintain a competitive advantage.
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 Continuous Improvement
 
 : Stay updated on procurement technology trends and support the implementation of procurement tools and systems that streamline processes and improve operations aligned to the strategy and direction of GSP technology and process improvement vision and roadmap.
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 Qualifications
 
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 12+ years of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement experience, including 6+ years in a leadership capacity
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 Broad category experience, including Technology, Marketing and Retail Operations preferred
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s/master&rsquo;s degree in finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
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 Experience in Category Management, Contract Management, Supplier Relationship Management and Purchasing
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 Strategic individual with exceptional stakeholder engagement, critical thinking, communication and negotiation skills
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 Demonstrated expertise in managing and nurturing senior leadership relationships, including suppliers, clients and internal teams, to foster collaboration and ensure alignment with business objectives
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 Strong understanding of business operations and financial principles, with the ability to assess market trends, develop budgets, and make data-driven decisions to achieve business objectives
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 Outstanding team building and leadership skills
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 Your Life and Career at Saks Global:
 
 
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 Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities
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 A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance
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 Benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental).
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 An amazing employee discount
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Director, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

Tata Consultancy Services

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 Overview
 
 
 
 We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to direct our Strategic Sourcing Services business. This position reports directly to the Head of IoT DE, and holds responsibility for the overall delivery of Strategic Sourcing programs to our global clientele.
 
 
 
 
 
 The selected candidate will oversee all aspects of Strategic Sourcing Service line including program execution for our customers, manage profit and loss, drive revenue growth, and uphold operational excellence across teams.
 
 
 
 
 
 Our Strategic Sourcing practice enables global enterprises to optimize their supply chains, sourcing operations, and supplier ecosystems by leveraging engineering expertise, analytics, and digital technologies.
 
 
 
 
 
 The selected candidate will oversee all aspects of Strategic Sourcing program execution for international customers, manage profit and loss, drive revenue growth, and uphold operational excellence across teams.
 
 
 
 
 
 Additionally, the selected candidate will be responsible for building differentiated offerings, positioning the organization as a market leader in strategic sourcing, both internally and externally with the market.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Define the vision, roadmap, and growth strategy for the Strategic Sourcing service line.
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 Develop offerings in sourcing strategy, category management, supplier development, cost engineering, should-costing, and procurement transformation.
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 Align sourcing initiatives with the company&rsquo;s overall business objectives and go-to-market plans.
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 Drive revenue growth through new client acquisition and account expansion.
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 Partner with the sales team to create go-to-market collaterals, proposals, and commercial models.
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 Engage with CXOs, procurement leaders, and sourcing heads to position differentiated solutions.
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 Institutionalize methodologies, tools, and best practices for consistent high-quality execution.
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 Partner with technology teams to create AI/ML-driven analytics, and automation.
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 Represent the company in industry forums, client workshops, and conferences.
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 Author thought leadership content on sourcing transformation, digital procurement, and supplier innovation
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 Key KPI&rsquo;s
 
 
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 Revenue growth and gross margin for the Strategic Sourcing Subunit
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 Number of new customers added to the service line.
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 Number of new service lines introduced.
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 Number of escalations concerning delivery performance.
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 Percentage enablement of AI within Strategic Sourcing workflows.
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 P&amp;L forecast accuracy.
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 Thought leadership visibility in the Sourcing industry.
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 Qualifications:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s or master&rsquo;s in engineering; MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Operations, Supply Chain (preferred).
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 Years of experience required for position: (For Grade Mapping)
 
 
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 15&ndash;20+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement transformation, or supply chain management, including 5+ years in leadership roles.
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 Proven expertise in category management, supplier development, cost optimization, and should-costing.
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 Strong understanding of engineering-led sourcing for global manufacturing supply chains.
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 Demonstrated commercial acumen with P&amp;L, pre-sales, and solutioning exposure.
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 Prior experience with engineering services firms, consulting organizations, or OEM/Tier-1 suppliers
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 Attributes
 
 
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 Proven track record in managing P&amp;L, gross margin, and developing new revenue streams.
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 Extensive experience collaborating with global clients, particularly those based in North America, Europe, or Japan
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 Exposure to multiple industries and global sourcing ecosystems.
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 Demonstrated ability to build and scale new practices or functions.
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 Exposure to multiple industries and global sourcing ecosystems.
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 Demonstrated ability to build and scale new practices or functions.
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 Strong stakeholder management capabilities, with confidence in engaging CXOs, engineering leaders, and product managers in client organizations.
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 Demonstrated ability to attract, mentor, and retain top talent.
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 Adept at operating within a matrixed, global delivery environment.
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Head of Sourcing

Amazon

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 Description
 
 
 
 Are you a Strategic Sourcing superstar looking to make a big impact?
 
 
 As Amazon rapidly becomes the world's largest consumer of corporate services, our Global Corporate Procurement team is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join us in Bengaluru, India.
 
 
 Key job responsibilities
 
 
 Strategic Sourcing Specialists, working under the general direction of more senior team members, manage strategic sourcing engagements as a central team supporting a wide range of Amazon and subsidiary business units. In this pivotal role, you'll design innovative sourcing strategies and lead sourcing engagements across a wide range of business units. Your mission? Improve performance, optimize efficiency, ensure top-notch quality, and enable new initiatives to launch and scale with lightning speed.
 
 
 Demonstrating a passionate commitment to procurement excellence, you will flawlessly handle and execute sourcing initiatives, communicating efficiently and effectively with stakeholders across various business units. Adept at juggling multiple priorities, you will thrive in the fast-paced, dynamic environment, contributing to both short-term tactical and long-term strategic efforts.
 
 
 Does this sound like your next great challenge? If you're passionate about finding the right products, goods and services at the right time from the right suppliers, we want to hear from you.
 
 
 Come join our fast-paced, innovative team and help Amazon make history in Corporate Procurement.
 
 
 Apply today!
 
 
 A day in the life
 
 
 As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will support complex sourcing projects from start to finish. This will involve closely engaging with a diverse array of internal and external stakeholders to identify sourcing strategy - that balances business needs, effort, and efficiencies.
 
 
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 Review spend data and market trends for key indirect spend categories
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 Participate in cross-functional team meetings to align on sourcing priorities and requirements
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 Conduct market research and prepare RFP documents for upcoming sourcing projects
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 Manage the RFP process, evaluate proposals, negotiate commercial deal terms and contracts, and create award recommendations
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 Contribute to the development of category management plans
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 Provide procurement analytics and insights to support data-driven decision making
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 Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in strategic sourcing
 
 
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 About The Team
 
 
 
 Key coverage areas: Marketing, Professional Services, Employee Services, Technology, Logistics, Real Estate and Facilities services.
 
 
 
 Basic Qualifications
 
 
 
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 3+ years of relevant strategic sourcing experience.
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 BS/BA Degree.
 
 
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 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
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 3+ years of in-depth experience in best-in-class procurement practices (category management, benchmarking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, etc.).
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 MBA/MS degree.
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 Extremely customer-focused and takes the time to understand the needs of the business.
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 Passionate self-starter with the highest integrity and ethics.
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 Good negotiator with proven experience in setting negotiation strategies and conducting negotiations.
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 Working knowledge of the basic types of commercial agreement structures and the function and purpose of key legal terms.
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 Ability to assess risk and concisely explain complex issues to principal business owners.
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 Experience working in a large, global, highly matrixed organization.
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 Good analytical skills including the ability to quickly synthesize, distill and draw conclusions on large amounts of disparate data.
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 Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
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 Excellent written and oral communication skills. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
 
 
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 Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
 
 
 
 
 Company
 
 - ADCI - Karnataka - A66
 
 
 Job ID: A3128653
</div>

Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Global Corporate Procurement

Ralph Lauren

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 Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.
 
 
 At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education &amp; Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
 
 
 ,
 
 
 We are seeking a proactive and analytically driven Sourcing Analyst &ndash; IT to join our Global Procurement team, supporting the North America region from our Bangalore office. This role is ideal for candidates with 2&ndash;5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or financial analysis, particularly within IT categories.
 
 
 The Analyst will be responsible for executing strategic sourcing activities, supporting category management, and driving value creation across IT spend areas such as software, hardware, telecom, and IT services. The role includes spend analysis, RFx development, supplier negotiations, contract management, and stakeholder engagement. The Analyst will collaborate closely with North America stakeholders and global procurement colleagues to ensure alignment with business goals and procurement strategies.
 
 
 This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact initiatives while developing expertise in IT sourcing within a global organization.
 
 
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 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Develop category strategy and approach in accordance with overall strategy of Global Procurement including:
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 Development of Category-Specific Strategies
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 Development of Key Stakeholder Relationships
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 Aligning category strategy to stakeholder prioritization and developing category road map
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 Prioritization and Planning of Strategic Sourcing Initiatives
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 Identification of Global vs Region-Specific Opportunities
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 Management of Project Timelines
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 Lead execution of Strategic Sourcing events in accordance with Ralph Lauren sourcing methodology including:
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 Development of Project Baselines and Spend Profiles
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 Development of Industry &amp; Vendor Profiles
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 Development of RF(x) Documents
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 Prepare and Lead Vendor Negotiations
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 Development and Implementation of Supply Agreements
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 Provide support for Global Procurement initiatives as required:
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 Spend Analytics and Assessment
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 Procurement Performance Reporting and Savings
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 Procurement Policy and Process Compliance
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 Coordination of Financial Capture of Sourcing Outcomes
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 Supplier Relationship Management. Provide Ad Hoc support across Global Procurement digital systems including:
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 Review and approve Ariba Purchase Requisitions
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 Review and approve Aravo New Vendor Requests, support Stakeholders as needed
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 Update, maintain and follow up against critical path data sources (e.g. Scout, EMEA Saving Opportunities tracker, Marketing Projects tracker, preferred supplier list etc)
 
 
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 Required Skills
 
 
 
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 Advanced Microsoft Office Suite- Word, Excel, PowerPoint
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 Experience in using Excel Pivot tables and Macros
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 Strong ability to analyze and organize data are essential
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 Excellent communication skills (capable of communicating with senior stakeholders). Ability to develop and deliver engaging presentations / dynamic reports
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 Strong analytical, influencing, facilitating, team building, strategic thinking, solution-oriented, process-driven, people management, and time management abilities
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 Independent achiever &amp; self-starter with commitment to superior quality and accuracy
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 Ability to execute under time sensitive deadlines and work effectively in a dynamic environment, even when faced with ambiguity
 
 
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 Experience/Education
 
 
 
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 Understanding of end-to-end procurement process as well as using procurement systems (Ariba, Workday or similar)
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 Experience working in Retail (ideally in a luxury brand) considered an asset
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business, or a related field preferred
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 Professional certifications are an asset (CIPS etc.)
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 Category-specific Strategic Sourcing experience considered an asset
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 Ability to travel domestically / abroad as needed
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</div>

Analyst Strategic Sourcing

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 About us:
 
 
 
 We are a highly successful 190-year-old, Fortune 500 commercial property insurance company of 6,000+ employees with a unique focus on science and risk engineering. Businesses worldwide trust our expertise to protect their assets, relying on our comprehensive risk assessments and robust, engineering-based insurance solutions to safeguard against fire, natural disasters, and other perils. Serving over a quarter of the Fortune 500 and major corporations globally, we deliver data-driven strategies that enhance resilience, ensure business continuity, and empower organizations to thrive.
 
 
 FM India is a strategic location for driving our global operational efficiency. Our presence in India allows us to leverage the country&rsquo;s talented workforce and advance our capabilities to serve our clients better. We have diverse corporate functions that emphasize research, advanced technologies like AI and analytics, risk engineering, research, finance, marketing, HR, etc. working together to provide innovative solutions and nurture lasting relationships &ndash; from co-workers to clients.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Title: Strategic Sourcing Consultant
 
 
 
 
 Position Summary:
 
 
 
 This role is responsible for assisting with a portion of FM&rsquo;s technology and business procurement and vendor management strategy and helps to execute on that strategy based on rapidly changing technology and business landscapes. This role focuses on the moderate complexity category; focuses on one category strategy; may get some assistance on strategy. The role will assist with the full breadth of procurement and vendor management functions through execution of moderately complex deals that have medium business and financial impact to the success of FM. The person in this role will be responsible to directly interface with both EVP and VP senior leaders to help provide sourcing strategy, focus areas/initiatives, and results. They'll also be responsible for helping, in collaboration with senior VMO leadership, to influence/steer strategic decisions that align with the vendor management vision and will result in the best outcome for FM.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 End to End Procurement:
 
 
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 Helps coordinate medium sized, moderately complex, with moderate financial impact projects to forward cross-enterprise and category strategies
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 Works with senior procurement staff to research market intelligence regarding alternate suppliers; Collaborates with team to determine short list and selected vendor(s) in line with category strategy for medium complexity, medium risk deals.
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 Manages self in procurement process with vendor and internal stakeholders for business critical new products and services and renewals based on medium complexity business requirements and/or medium-impact category strategy. Includes assisting in creation of RFI/RFP, vendor evaluation and selection, contract development, contract price and terms negotiation, conclusion of deal, and follow through on success of implementation/onboarding, etc.
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 Leads all interaction on projects with Law &amp; Government Affairs and Information Security, and Architecture/Infrastructure teams as applicable.
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 Helps drive partnership with stakeholders to determine mitigation options for vendor risks, with influence of acceptance of risks and/or leading of change in vendor direction
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 Manages full procurement life-cycle with vendors/partners in support medium complexity and impactful business areas/categories; Responsible for ensuring SLA&rsquo;s are met and exceeded.
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 Strategy and Vendor Management:
 
 
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 Assists in developing, and evolves Sourcing strategy, for medium complexity categories and potentially with enterprise-wide, cross organizational categories
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 Works with a variety of staff in the organization to help define medium complexity projects to assist with forwarding the category strategy
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 Works with senior procurement leadership to help definition of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) between strategic vendors and stakeholder business area
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 Participates in vendor management program for enterprise and departmental strategic partners including feedback from stakeholders, vendor score card development, quarterly-business reviews.
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 Coordinates with senior procurement leadership to ensure evolution of vendor portfolio to ensure highest financial benefits to FM balanced with top delivery, service, execution and value
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 Relationship Management:
 
 
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 Assists in the preparation of documentation provided to FM internal customers on sourcing strategy, results, and focus areas/initiatives.
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 Builds and maintains relationships with strategic partners and a variety of internal stakeholders with respect to vendor portfolio strategy and direction, financial and risk mitigation opportunities, and business excellence and resilience
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 Leverages senior procurement team for mentoring in developing sourcing strategies, executing on procurement and vendor management processes, and relationship building
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 Process:
 
 
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 Coordinates implementation of FM&rsquo;s vendor management program including stakeholder surveys, vendor score-carding and vendor KPI reviews
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 Assists in the evolution of cross-organizational procurement and vendor management processes; Provides feedback into creation of associated communication and education artifacts
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 Participates in projects to implement and evolve technology platforms and tools to in support FM&rsquo;s procurement and vendor management strategy and execution of strategy
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 Ensures adherence in development of processes, guidelines, tracking and reporting on cost avoidance and cost savings in line with established OKRs
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 Provides Sourcing reporting and metrics to share with managers
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 Leverages existing market intelligences resources used by Sourcing team; Continues self-directed scanning of the market intelligence options
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 Skill and Experience:
 
 
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 5-7 years of experience required
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 Additional Experience Qualifier (optional Strategic sourcing, procurement and vendor management in a broad range of categories including technology for a global organization.
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 Experience leading medium sized negotiations with strategic business and technology partners, displaying independent judgement, autonomy, and decision-making
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 Experience in all aspects of Sourcing including leveraging of key business strategies and category management for several business areas, some may be high visibility and financial stakes
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 Some project leadership skills
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 Advanced communication and presentation skills
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 Accountability for delivering results with respect to financial and risk management goals
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 Must Have Skills:
 
 
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 Vendor management, category management, procurement, and strategic sourcing
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 Negotiation skills with experience in contract review and redlining
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 Ability to support and help expand a new vendor management program across the organization
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 Willingness to learn new sourcing categories.
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 Education and Certifications:
 
 
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 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, Bachelor's Degree,
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 Work location:
 
 Bengaluru
 
</div>

Strategic Sourcing Consultant [T500-20900]

DCGpac.COM

<div>
 
 
 About the Company
 
 
 
 
 
 
 DCGPac (DCG Tech Ltd) is India&rsquo;s leading B2B packaging and procurement platform, offering a wide range of packaging materials, warehouse supplies &amp; procurement services, with end-to-end &ldquo;Design-to-Distribution&rdquo; capabilities. The company sources from over 1,000+ manufacturers, manages multiple fulfillment centres, and supports corporates with procurement, quality control, logistics, and sustainable packaging initiatives (EcoPac, RePac). Thus, the Procurement Manager position is critical in ensuring cost-effective, high-quality sourcing aligned with DCGPac&rsquo;s scale, product diversity, and sustainability goals.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Role
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Procurement Manager will lead the sourcing, supplier management, and procurement operations for DCGPac&rsquo;s broad portfolio of packaging and warehouse materials. This role combines strategic sourcing, cost optimization, quality assurance, supplier relation management, and cross-functional coordination (design, operations, logistics, R&amp;D). The focus will be on ensuring reliable supply, meeting quality specifications, driving cost efficiencies, and supporting sustainable packaging initiatives.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:-
 
 
 
 
 
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 Strategic Sourcing &amp; Category Management
 
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 Define and execute procurement strategies for packaging, raw materials, warehouse supplies, and ancillary products.
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 Segment procurement into categories (corrugated boxes, films, tapes, sustainable packaging, machinery, etc.) and build category road-maps.
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 Lead supplier segmentation, rationalization, and consolidation plans to optimize cost, quality, and risk.
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 Collaborate with R&amp;D / design teams to evaluate new materials or sustainable alternatives (e.g. compostable films, biodegradable polymers) in line with DCGPac&rsquo;s EcoPac / RePac initiatives.
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 Supplier Identification, Onboarding &amp; Development
 
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 Source and evaluate domestic and global suppliers (local manufacturers, overseas vendors) for quality, cost, delivery reliability, and compliance.
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 Perform supplier audits, due diligence, capability assessments, and capacity checks.
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 Lead supplier onboarding, contract negotiation, and integration.
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 Drive supplier development &amp; continuous improvement programs (quality, lead times, process upgrades, ESG practices).
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 Negotiation &amp; Contract Management
 
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 Lead negotiation of prices, terms &amp; conditions, payment terms, delivery SLAs, penalty clauses, exclusivity, warranties, etc.
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 Draft and manage supplier agreements, NDAs, master procurement contracts, legal &amp; compliance review.
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 Establish and enforce performance structures: KPIs, SLAs, scorecards, escalation mechanisms.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
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 Procurement Operations &amp; Execution
 
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 Issue RFx (RFQ, RFP, RFI), evaluate responses, perform bid comparison and select optimal vendors.
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 Raise and manage purchase orders, monitor order fulfillment, delivery schedules, logistics coordination.
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 Track lead times, manage buffer stock, safety stock, reorder points.
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 Monitor and resolve procurement exceptions &mdash; delays, short shipments, quality rejections, mismatches.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
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 Quality &amp; Compliance Assurance
 
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 Work closely with QC / quality control labs to ensure material compliance, testing, certifications, and standards.
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 Ensure supplier compliance with applicable statutory, environmental, and safety requirements.
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 Incorporate compliance and ESG / sustainability clauses into contracts.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
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 Cost Management, Analytics &amp; Reporting
 
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 Develop and track procurement KPIs: cost savings, spend under management, supplier on-time delivery, quality rejects, procurement cycle time, etc.
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 Use data analytics and spend analysis to find opportunities for savings, vendor consolidation, demand aggregation.
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 Prepare procurement budget, forecasts, and monitor actuals vs plans.
 </li>
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 Conduct regular reviews with stakeholders to assess procurement performance.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
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 Risk Management &amp; Sustainability
 
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 Identify supply chain risks (supplier insolvency, raw material volatility, geopolitical, regulatory) and devise mitigation strategies (dual sourcing, buffer stocks).
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 Lead initiatives to adopt sustainable packaging options, circular supply (RePac), reduce waste and support ESG goals.
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 Monitor industry trends, raw material price fluctuations, regulatory changes, and feed into procurement strategy.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
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 Cross-Functional Collaboration &amp; Stakeholder Management
 
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 Interface with design, operations, logistics, sales, and R&amp;D teams to align procurement with business needs, BOM changes, demand forecasts, etc.
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 Serve as procurement subject matter expert in new product development, cost-down programs, packaging innovation projects.
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 Collaborate with finance for payment terms, vendor risk analysis, working capital management.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
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 Team Leadership &amp; Process Optimization
 
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 Manage and mentor a team of procurement buyers/analysts.
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 Define roles, objectives, metrics, training and development.
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 Establish standardized procurement processes, tools, workflows, and best practices.
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 Drive automation, digital procurement tools (e-procurement, supplier portals, analytics dashboards).
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 Education
 
 : Bachelor&rsquo;s in Engineering/ Technology/ Packaging and printing / Supply Chain / Commerce / Business. MBA or postgrad is a plus.
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 Experience
 
 : minimum 5 years (or as relevant) in procurement/sourcing in manufacturing, packaging, FMCG, or logistics sectors, with at least 3 years in leadership role.
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 Strong negotiation skills and contract management experience.
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 Deep domain knowledge in packaging materials, raw materials, logistics, and supply chain.
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 Analytical skills, comfortable in data-driven decision-making, spend analysis, Excel, procurement tools.
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 Experience with procurement / ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, ION, Coupa, etc.).
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 Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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 Leadership, coaching, team development capabilities.
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 Understanding of quality assurance, certification standards (ISO, material testing, etc.).
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 Knowledge of sustainability, ESG practices, and ecofriendly packaging trends.
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 Risk management skills and strategic mindset.
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 Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth startup / scale-up environment.
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 Equal Opportunity Statement:-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 DCGpac is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.
 
 
 
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Procurement Manager

Autodesk

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 Job Requisition ID #
 
 
 
 25WD92620
 
 
 
 Position Overview
 
 
 
 Do you have a passion for strategic sourcing? Can you spot opportunities where others can&rsquo;t?Are you a change agent who challenges the status-quo and makes things better? Do you enjoy working collaboratively with people across various disciplines to make their work easier and leading cross-functional teams that does the same? We&rsquo;re all about accelerating careers, delighting our customers, and delivering results. If you are too, then we have the right role for you!
 
 
 Autodesk is looking for a Strategic Sourcing Partner to support Senior Sourcing Managers in sourcing and negotiation activities, as well as manage Sourcing processes. The successful candidate must demonstrate a passion for developing relationships with stakeholders, dedication to excellent customer service and a growth mindset for learning new skills, taking on new challenges and working with global stakeholders. The successful candidate must also have a good understanding contractual terms and conditions and some experience in negotiating with suppliers. The successful Sourcing Partner will support the Sourcing Managers with data analysis including portfolio analysis, planning, consolidation, supplier scorecards and vendor management.
 
 
 Strategic Sourcing is a dynamic and growing organization within Autodesk&rsquo;s Purchasing, Programs and Operations department. In addition to the specific sourcing and vendor management responsibilities, this position is expected to contribute to the maturity of the overall function. This includes creating and refining processes, tools and templates that can be applied to across all vendors and categories worldwide.This position will report to the Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing. The resource will be located in India and will primarily support sourcing needs in APAC, however, will be asked to support other contract and sourcing needs in other regions as necessary.
 
 
 
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 Manage a large workload and constant flow of inquiries, especially during peak times, while maintaining a &ldquo;delight the customer&rdquo; mindset
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 Maintain thorough understanding for end-to-end purchase to pay processes and functional team responsibilities between Sourcing, Procurement and Accounts Payable and assist in resolving cross-team issues in a collaborative manner
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 Manage country-specific processes within the EMEA, AMER and or APAC region.
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 Support the RFx process when appropriate
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 Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation
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 Help identify areas of risk for the business (i.e., indemnities, limits of liability, delivery of service, quality, performance, timeline, warranty, governance, or other contractual terms); make recommendations where applicable
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 Maintain proficiency in relevant policies and procedures; be able to articulate and enforce such policies and procedures
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 Facilitate employee compliance with procurement policies and systems and ensures segregation of duties. Report to Purchasing Managers and appropriate Finance Manager any incidents of non-compliance
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 In conjunction with Sourcing Managers review and analyze data to determine cost saving opportunities through vendor consolidation and/or contract renegotiations
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 Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal customers / clients as well as vendors
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 Ability to shine under pressure while dealing with changing priorities and timelines
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 Ability to clearly demonstrate subject matter expertise in sourcing initiatives to stakeholders
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 Live the Autodesk cultural values by being Smart, Innovative, Adaptable, Inclusive, Impactful, Humble, Courageous, Accountable, Pragmatic and Customer Focused
 
 
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 Minimum Qualifications
 
 
 
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 2+ years&rsquo; experience focused on, Strategic Sourcing and/or Category Management
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 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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 BA or equivalent experience
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 Strong negotiation/influencing and presentation skills
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 Strong English skills
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 Procurement specific qualification a plus
 
 
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 Learn More
 
 
 
 
 
 About Autodesk
 
 
 
 Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software &ndash; from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.
 
 
 We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk &ndash; it&rsquo;s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.
 
 
 When you&rsquo;re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!
 
 
 
 Salary transparency
 
 
 
 Salary is one part of Autodesk&rsquo;s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate&rsquo;s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
 
 
 
 Diversity &amp; Belonging
 
 
 
 We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging
 
 
 
 Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk?
 
 
 
 Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site).
 
 
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Sourcing Partner

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