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head of sourcing

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

Curefoods

<div>
 
 
 
 About Curefoods
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Curefoods is a Bangalore-based house of F&amp;B brands, founded in 2020. The company operates 500+ locations across 50 cities in India, offering a diverse range of cuisines. Curefoods brings together brands such as Kitchens of EatFit, CakeZone, Nomad Pizza, Sharief Bhai, Olio Pizza, Frozen Bottle, Krispy Kreme, and Arambam. Each brand offers a distinct culinary experience, from healthier meal options to regional cuisines and indulgent desserts. The company operates through cloud kitchens and dine-in formats, focusing on food quality, hygiene, and sustainability. Its operations integrate technology and consumer insights to manage scale and efficiency.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Role
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Head of Sourcing will play a pivotal role in leading the sourcing strategy, strengthening supplier partnerships, and driving procurement excellence across Curefoods India. The ideal candidate is the one who brings 10+ years of progressive experience, deep market understanding and a strong command over sourcing in Food Services, Grocery, and Food Retail. Experience in grocery and commodity sourcing will be a significant advantage. This role demands close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless availability of premium, ethically sourced products aligned with our mission and values.
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Sourcing Strategy
 
 : Build and execute a comprehensive sourcing strategy focused on quality, sustainability, and cost optimization.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Supplier Management
 
 : Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers aligned with our quality and ethical sourcing standards.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Negotiations
 
 : Lead negotiations to secure favourable terms, contracts, and long-term partnerships.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Supplier Performance:
 
 Track and evaluate supplier performance, ensuring adherence to quality, timelines, and continuous improvement.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Supply Chain Integrity
 
 : Oversee end-to-end sourcing processes, ensuring product integrity from raw materials to final delivery.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Sustainability
 
 : Champion environmentally responsible sourcing and support community-impact initiatives.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Risk Management:
 
 Identify supply risks and implement mitigation plans to ensure operational continuity.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Cross-Functional Collaboration
 
 : Work closely with QA, production, marketing, and other teams to align sourcing with business goals.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Market Research:
 
 Stay updated on industry trends, market dynamics, and emerging sourcing opportunities.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Budget Management:
 
 Manage sourcing budgets with a focus on cost efficiency and strong supplier relationships.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Leadership:
 
 Lead and mentor the sourcing team, fostering innovation, accountability, and excellence.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Pre Requisities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 10+
 
 years of proven experience in senior sourcing or procurement roles, ideally within
 
 Food Services, Grocery, or Food Retail.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Deep experience in
 
 grocery and commodity sourcing
 
 is a strong plus.
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience in pan-India sourcing of food commodities is highly desirable.
 
 
 
 
 
 Strong expertise in capex sourcing and large-scale RFP processes is an added advantage.
 
 
 
 
 
 Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to assess market trends, pricing, and supplier performance.
 
 
 
 
 
 Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
 
 
 
 
 
 Results-driven mindset with a demonstrated track record of achieving sourcing objectives without compromising quality.
 
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Procurement Head

Walmart

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 Walmart offers Indian manufacturers, brands and other potential online sellers an opportunity to expand their business internationally as cross-border sellers on Walmart Marketplace (Cross Border Trade), where they could reach a growing market of more than 120 million U.S. consumers each month. This is part of Walmart&rsquo;s efforts to expand its sourcing from India to $10 billion a year by 2027.
 
 
 
 
 Walmart Cross Border Trade (CBT) India team is hiring
 
 Senior
 
 
 Manager, Business Development &ndash; Inbound Channel
 
 to head the inbound channel of new seller acquisition. The inbound seller acquisition channel aims at disproportionately scaling new seller recruitment and driving early seller success. This channel caters to all sellers entering the seller acquisition funnel by registering themselves on the Walmart Cross Border Trade landing page. Inbound channel operation is aimed at handholding these sellers across their lifecycle (registration, launch &amp; post-launch) through product/program enhancements, automated communication interventions and manual assistance, wherever required, by sales associates. The role holder will have the exciting opportunity to design and manage key programs and initiatives to accelerate inbound seller acquisition and business growth. S/He will be responsible for owning these programs end-to-end, defining the vision and strategy, setting objectives &amp; milestones and executing the same while identifying and implementing mechanisms to reduce seller pain points across their sales journey on Walmart marketplace. S/He will have the opportunity to build, manage and develop a high performing team to deliver on the above-mentioned objectives. S/He should be adept at working with stakeholders (both internal and external) while being the ambassador for India Cross Border Trade.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Basic Requirement:
 
 
 
 
 - MBA or MBA equivalent post-graduate degree
 
 
 -7+ years of Business development or account management experience in recruiting and managing clients or channel partners.
 
 
 -3+ years of relevant experience in e-commerce industry.
 
 
 -Team management experience
 
 
 -Experience in independently analyzing &amp; solving problems
 
 
 -Strong written and verbal communication skills.
 
 
 -Ability to work with and influence large strategic sellers and brands
 
 
 -Ability to prioritize work in a complex, fast-paced environment and work with cross functional teams
 
 
 -Ability to initiate, lead and manage projects outside of primary responsibility
 
 
 -Advanced MS office skills (Power Point, Excel, Word, Outlook)
 
 
 
 
 Preferred Qualifications:
 
 
 
 
 -Experience in cross-border e-commerce landscape
 
 
 -B2B experience with manufacturers and suppliers and in-depth knowledge of India&rsquo;s manufacture status is a plus.
 
 
 -Strong willingness to learn new things preferred.
 
 
 -Strong ability to work independently and think critically and logically.
 
 
 -Experience influencing and organizing others, whether in a direct management capacity or through experience managing projects.
 
 
 -Strong in data analysis
 
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Senior Manager, Business Development – Outbound Channel

Autodesk

<div>
 
 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.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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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

JPMorganChase

<div>
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 JPMorgan Chase is looking to engage with suppliers who offer the best combination of price, quality, and capability to fulfill our business requirements. This role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager to cultivate relationships within the Consumer &amp; Community Banking, Corporate &amp; Investment Bank, Asset &amp; Wealth Management, and other business divisions. The goal is to advance the Global Supplier Services agenda across various Technology sourcing categories.
 
 
 
 Job Summary
 
 
 
 As an Analyst, Sourcing &amp; Procurement in the Technology Sourcing team, you will lead the sourcing and contracting process for third-party supplier spend across various groups within a Line of Business. You will work closely with line of business colleagues to identify capable suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with our strategic priorities. This role offers the opportunity to develop strong relationships with senior executives and promote significant sourcing transactions, leveraging your extensive technology sourcing experience and strong relationship management skills.
 
 
 
 Job Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Help support the category management deliverables including: analysis &amp; data gathering (product and service awareness study, historical spend, TPO, inputs from the LOB, market analysis), partnering with onshore team for findings and observations, procurement operations and SRM; supplier management (% of gold &amp; diverse supplier spend, segmentation, preferencing, capability analysis and rationalization); commercials (negotiate savings to P&amp;L, EPD enabled spend, cost and spend analysis for target saves initiatives); contract management (new or improved MSA &amp; SLA terms); compliance (ADA, secondary data use restrictions, purchasing channel).
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 Develop working relationships with senior executives in technology sourcing and other lines of business, understand their business drivers, and their requirements for engaging third parties.
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 Ensure 3rd party vendor relationships and channel compliance are consistent with GSS strategic priorities.
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 Lead the development and execution of strategies for significant sourcing transactions, partnering with global teams and clients on local, regional and global sourcing projects.
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 Identify qualified candidate suppliers capable of meeting JPMC requirements and carry out in-depth supplier due diligence as required.
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 Work with LOB clients and other stakeholders to define requirements for a sourcing transaction and design the competitive process to obtain the best overall value-added solutions from candidate suppliers.
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 Evaluate competitive offerings from suppliers to develop and present sourcing options that meet JPMC's business requirements.
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 Lead negotiations to establish commercial terms and oversee the contract development process through approval and execution.
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 Maintain compliance with all policy and procedural guidelines, including ensuring selected vendors are compliant with SLAs through collaboration with internal partners and client teams.
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 Partner closely with internal JPMC legal, risk, third party oversight and finance teams towards the successful completion of intricate negotiations and initiatives.
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 Conduct in-depth cost and spend analysis to develop and implement cost reduction initiatives.
 
 
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 Required Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills
 
 
 
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 Extensive experience in technology sourcing, contracting, and procurement, specifically with global and regional third-party providers.
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 Proven track record in managing third-party providers, commodity or spend categories, and delivering complex sourcing or vendor management initiatives.
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 Strong client and relationship management skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of management and regions within the bank.
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 Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and sound judgment.
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 Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially advanced Excel) and Ariba
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 Strong financial analysis skills and experience with project management in complex initiatives.
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 Degree-level education and at least 4+ years&rsquo; relevant experience in banking or financial services industry.
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 Excellent internal client management skills and extensive people management capabilities.
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 Strategic thinker with knowledge of RFI/RFP/RFQ processes and best practices.
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 Strong understanding of legal contracts, including service level agreements, and experience interpreting legal clauses and managing contractual risks.
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 Knowledge of IT and financial systems, and expertise in PO administration, specifying goods and services, and driving improvements in contracting practices.
 
 
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 Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills
 
 
 
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 Hands-on experience handling contracts related to SaaS, ITPS, Staff Augmentation, PaaS, and CaaS.
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 Ability to understand and negotiate complex contract clauses.
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 Familiarity with RPA (Robotic Process Automation) tools and technologies.
 
 
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 ABOUT US
 
 
 
 JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world&rsquo;s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
 
 
 We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants&rsquo; and employees&rsquo; religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
 
 
 
 About The Team
 
 
 
 Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we&rsquo;re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
 
 
 Global Supplier Services (GSS) manages the source-to-pay cycle, engaging with suppliers, negotiating contracts, conducting risk assessments and evaluating the customer experience. Global teams support sourcing, third party oversight, procurement and payment operations, supplier relationship management and customer experience.
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Analyst, Sourcing & Procurement, Technology Sourcing

Ralph Lauren

<div>
 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.
 
 
 ,
 
 
 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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 </ul>
</div>

Analyst Strategic Sourcing

<div>
 
 
 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
 </li>
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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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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 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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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 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
 
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Strategic Sourcing Consultant [T500-20900]

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