sourcing lead

Reliance Retail

<div>
 
 Company Overview
 
 
 
 Reliance Retail, India's largest, fastest-growing, and most profitable retailer, offers a diversified omni-channel presence with integrated store concepts and digital platforms. Serving over 193 million loyal customers, the company operates more than 15,000 stores across India. Headquartered in Mumbai, Reliance Retail focuses on superior quality products, outstanding value propositions, and unmatched shopping experiences.
 
 
 
 Format/Company :- CoverStory
 
 
 
 
 Job Overview
 
 
 
 We are seeking a Senior Sourcing Lead to join our team in Delhi on a full-time basis. The candidate will focus on strategic sourcing and vendor management, with expertise in fabric sourcing. The role requires strong negotiation, market research, and communication skills, instrumental in driving the companys sourcing strategies and enhancing product offerings for our customers.
 
 
 
 Qualifications And Skills
 
 
 
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 Proven expertise in strategic sourcing and vendor management with a strong track record in optimizing supply chain efficiencies.
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 Demonstrated experience in fabric sourcing, ensuring high-quality material procurement. (Mandatory skill)
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 Exceptional skills in negotiation, leveraging market understanding to secure cost-effective procurement deals.
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 Strong analytical skills with a robust capability in conducting market research to identify sourcing opportunities and strategies.
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 Excellent communication skills, essential for managing relationships with stakeholders across the supply chain.
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 Familiarity with the latest retail trends and a keen insight into market dynamics that can impact sourcing strategies.
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 Ability to develop and maintain productive vendor relationships to foster long-term partnerships and collaborations.
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 Proficiency in using sourcing and procurement software tools to streamline operations and data management.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Roles And Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Develop and implement a strategic sourcing framework that enhances Reliance Retail's supply chain competitive advantage.
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 Manage vendor relationships, ensuring alignment with the company's quality, cost, and delivery standards.
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 Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms and drive cost efficiency across the sourcing process.
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 Conduct thorough market research to understand industry trends and identify potential sourcing opportunities.
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 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives and operational requirements.
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 Monitor and review vendor performance, implementing corrective actions as necessary to maintain service quality.
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 Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures to uphold company standards and reduce risks.
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 Continuously explore innovative sourcing solutions to adapt to changing market conditions and consumer needs.
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</div>

Sourcing Lead

Position Summary: 
The Strategic Sourcing Lead - Indirect will be a critical member of the Indirect Procurement team, reporting to the Strategic Sourcing Manager - Indirect. This individual will lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies with a primary focus on IT categories, including but not limited to Software, Hardware, Cloud Services, IT Consulting, SaaS, Infrastructure, and Telecom.
 
While the emphasis is on IT, this role may also support other indirect spend areas such as MRO, Facilities, Office Supplies, and Logistics. The ideal candidate will bring deep IT category expertise, strong cross-functional collaboration skills, and strategic sourcing capabilities to drive enterprise-wide value, supplier performance, and cost optimization across NVA’s multi-site veterinary network.
 
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Key Responsibilities: 
IT Category Strategy & Execution
 <ul>
<li>Act as the subject matter expert for all IT-related categories, including software, hardware, licensing, cloud, infrastructure, and managed services.</li>
<li>Develop and implement multi-year IT sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives, technology roadmaps, and budgeting cycles.</li>
<li>Conduct spend and contract analysis, benchmark suppliers and pricing, and identify consolidation opportunities across the IT category.</li>
<li>Deliver measurable results through TCO analysis, vendor consolidation, licensing optimization, and strategic partnerships.</li>
</ul>
Sourcing & Contracting
 <ul>
<li>Lead end-to-end sourcing processes for IT spend: RFx development, supplier evaluation, pricing analysis, negotiations, and contracting.</li>
<li>Collaborate with IT, Legal, InfoSec, and Finance teams to ensure compliance with technical, regulatory, and financial requirements.</li>
<li>Negotiate complex commercial and legal terms including service-level agreements (SLAs), data security, and cloud subscription models.</li>
</ul>
Stakeholder & Supplier Management
 <ul>
<li>Partner with IT, Digital, and Infrastructure leaders to proactively identify sourcing needs and technology trends.</li>
<li>Act as a trusted advisor on vendor selection, contract strategy, and renewal planning.</li>
<li>Lead or participate in Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with critical IT vendors to assess performance, manage risks, and drive innovation.</li>
<li>Maintain strong vendor relationships while ensuring accountability and value delivery.</li>
</ul>
Procurement Transformation & Operational Support
 <ul>
<li>Support broader procurement transformation by implementing best practices, sourcing tools, and digital procurement processes.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain a strategic sourcing pipeline specific to IT categories.</li>
<li>Contribute to standardization of procurement processes related to software purchasing, vendor onboarding, and compliance tracking.</li>
</ul>
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Key Objectives: 
<ul>
<li>Drive cost savings and innovation across key IT categories.</li>
<li>Optimize IT vendor relationships through robust governance and performance management.</li>
<li>Strengthen alignment between Procurement and IT leadership.</li>
<li>Increase contract visibility and compliance across software and IT services.</li>
<li>Contribute to the overall maturity of strategic sourcing across NVA’s indirect procurement landscape.</li>
</ul>
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Qualifications: 
Education: 
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, IT, or a related field required.</li>
<li>MBA or advanced degree preferred.</li>
</ul>
Experience: 
<ul>
<li>5+ years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience, with at least 3 years focused on IT category management.</li>
<li>Proven success sourcing and negotiating within software, cloud, infrastructure, and telecom categories.</li>
<li>Deep understanding of IT vendor management, contract terms (e.g., EULAs, SLAs, subscription models), and procurement law.</li>
</ul>
Skills & Attributes: 
<ul>
<li>Strong financial and commercial acumen, including TCO modeling and business case development.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to engage technical and executive stakeholders.</li>
<li>Highly organized self-starter with the ability to manage multiple IT sourcing projects simultaneously.</li>
<li>Familiarity with IT roadmaps, technology lifecycles, and cross-functional planning cycles.</li>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office and G-Suite; experience with sourcing tools and contract management platforms.</li>
</ul>
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Preferred Attributes: 
<ul>
<li>Experience with eSourcing tools (e.g., Ariba, Scout, Ivalua).</li>
<li>Familiarity with BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).</li>
<li>Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa, JDE).</li>
<li>Background in healthcare, veterinary, life sciences, or multi-site environments is a plus.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of InfoSec and compliance requirements relevant to IT sourcing (e.g., HIPAA, SOC 2, GDPR).</li>
</ul>
Compensation: $105,000 with opportunity for annual incentive

Strategic Sourcing Lead - Indirect

Citizens

<div>Description
Citizens has recently transformed the sourcing experience to the business. In the role as a Senior Sourcing Lead, you will be armed with key spend data, forward looking market intelligence and a fully integrated source to pay process, enabling you to be a strong strategic partner with business line executives. This will help you drive shorter cycle times, increased market intelligence, higher level strategic discussions and increased savings opportunities.
The Senior Sourcing Lead will report to the Senior Sourcing Team Manager in Strategic Sourcing within Procurement. The Lead will drive cost savings initiatives for the assigned commodity and consider the total cost of ownership across the Bank.
The successful candidate will partner with business owners to identify market and economic trend opportunities and execute against them to continually improve the value derived from third party relationships. The primary focus is to align with the business lines in a way that generates a positive impact to them achieving their business goals, while optimizing value to the overall organization.
Primary responsibilities include<ul><li>
Develop commodity strategies to achieve cost savings and improve quality and service levels by identifying opportunities and sourcing strategies for strategic/complex negotiations.</li><li>
Oversee all spend activity for assigned commodity and determine proper action plan for all purchases that meet Procurement involve threshold.</li><li>
Lead cross-functional teams to execute sourcing initiatives including the competitive bidding process and contract negotiations.</li><li>
Ability to negotiate, including contract red lining for all types of corporate transactions using an Agile contracting framework.</li><li>
Provide Category Procurement subject matter expertise for the associated business/function.</li><li>
Effectively work with functional and business groups as a trusted advisor to determine desired product/service specifications and projected demand when making recommended action plans.</li><li>
Maintain close relations with the industry supply base and industry experts with the objective to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.</li><li>
Proactively identify improvement opportunities for assigned category areas and recommend key actions.</li><li>
Utilize analytical thinking and tools to identify new benefits generation; prioritize projects to ensure demonstrated impact to the business.</li></ul>
Qualifications, Education, Certifications and/or Other Professional Credentials<ul><li>
4 or more years of relevant experience in sourcing and contract negotiation, preferable in highly regulated industry (Financial Services preferred), including managed services contracts, cloud services and SaaS deals.
</li><li>Experience leading complex sourcing engagements using best practice 7-step sourcing process (or equivalent) with advanced negotiation skills.</li><li>
Proven success with building and progressing stakeholder relationships at all levels of the organization.</li><li>
Strong consulting, project management and analytics skills with proven success in root cause analysis.</li><li>
Knowledge of Ariba, Oracle, and advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint.</li></ul> 
Education and Certifications:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in relevant field is required, MBA preferred</li></ul>
Some job boards have started using jobseeker-reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague&rsquo;s or a dependent&rsquo;s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.
Why Work for Us
At Citizens, you'll find a customer-centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth
Background Check
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the candidate successfully passing a background check, which may include initial credit, motor vehicle record, public record, prior employment verification, and criminal background checks. Results of the background check are individually reviewed based upon legal requirements imposed by our regulators and with consideration of the nature and gravity of the background history and the job offered. Any offer of employment will include further information.</div>

Sr Sourcing Lead - Cyber/Technology

<div>
 
 
 Job Purpose:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 To lead the
 
 strategic sourcing strategy and execution
 
 for the
 
 operational category
 
 across the organization.
 
 
 The role involves developing long-term category strategies, managing high-value and complex negotiations, and establishing robust supplier partnerships that support overall procurement objectives.
 
 
 The Senior Manager is accountable for delivering
 
 cost savings, innovation, risk mitigation, and supplier performance improvements
 
 , while ensuring stakeholder alignment and driving category transformation.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 1. Strategy &amp; Planning
 
 
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 Lead the development and implementation of long-term strategic sourcing strategies for the operational category.
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 Translate organizational goals into actionable procurement and category plans.
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 Drive the Strategic Agreements department&rsquo;s roadmap and ensure alignment with corporate procurement strategy.
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 Oversee category transformation initiatives and recommend strategic projects to meet evolving business needs.
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 2. Policies, Governance, and Improvement
 
 
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 Provide thought leadership on sourcing policies and best practices.
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 Champion continuous improvement initiatives, automation, and digital sourcing tools.
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 Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and internal policies while maintaining operational excellence.
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 3. Budgeting &amp; Reporting
 
 
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 Own the budgeting process for the operational category, ensuring cost targets and savings objectives are achieved.
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 Report progress to senior leadership and advise on sourcing performance, risk, and supplier-related issues.
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 4. People Leadership
 
 
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 Lead, coach, and develop a team of sourcing professionals.
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 Build cross-functional sourcing teams and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.
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 Contribute to succession planning, capability building, and workforce development.
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 Evaluate team performance and provide strategic guidance for professional growth.
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 </ul>
 
 
 5. Functional Accountabilities
 
 
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 Drive strategic sourcing strategies and the roadmap for the operational category across all business units.
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 Manage end-to-end category management including supplier selection, performance evaluation, and continuous improvement.
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 Act as the primary contact for executive-level stakeholders regarding operational procurement.
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 Utilize analytics and data-driven insights for decision-making, demand forecasting, and supplier optimization.
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 Oversee high-impact negotiations and manage strategic contracts for value realization.
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 Define governance frameworks and KPIs for strategic suppliers.
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 Collaborate with Procurement Excellence and Vendor Management to optimize vendor portfolios and mitigate supply risk.
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 Drive innovation by identifying new suppliers, technologies, and process improvements.
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 Ensure sourcing activities align with risk management, legal, compliance, and ESG standards.
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 Represent procurement in executive committees and project boards.
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 Monitor global and regional market trends and adjust sourcing strategies accordingly.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Stakeholder Relationships
 
 
 
 
 Internal:
 
 
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 Supply Chain &amp; Local Content
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 Procurement Excellence &amp; PMO
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 Strategic Planning &amp; Research
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 Legal, Risk, and Compliance
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 All NHC Business Units and Sectors
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 </ul>
 
 
 External:
 
 
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 Strategic Suppliers &amp; Partners
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 Industry Forums &amp; Regulatory Bodies
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 </ul>
 
 
 Job Requirements
 
 
 
 
 Education:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or related field.
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 (Preferred)
 
 Master&rsquo;s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, PMP).
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 </ul>
 
 
 Experience:
 
 
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 Minimum
 
 7+ years
 
 in procurement/sourcing.
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 At least
 
 4&ndash;5 years
 
 in a leadership role managing operational categories.
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 Proven success in leading strategic sourcing and transformation programs.
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 Strong experience in
 
 supplier negotiations, contract management
 
 , and
 
 cross-functional stakeholder engagement
 
 .
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 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Procurement Sr. Manager

<div>
 
 Lead sourcing team and key supplier negotiations
 
 
 Implement and manage sourcing process, drive cost optimisation
 
 
 Conduct regular spend profile reviews to ensure new opportunities are identified
 
 
 Ensure compliance with tender management policies
 
 
 Lead supplier management process with performance KPIs
 
 
 Work with Legal team to ensure customer terms and conditions flow down to suppliers
 
</div>

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Amgen

<div>ABOUT AMGEN
Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world&rsquo;s toughest diseases, and make people&rsquo;s lives easier, fuller and longer. We discover, develop, manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped establish the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what&rsquo;s known today.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Role Description:
Let&rsquo;s do this. Let&rsquo;s change the world. We are seeking a strategic sourcing professional who thrives in ambiguity, can think long term, and has the discipline to deliver near-term results.
You will serve as the Global Strategic Sourcing Manager and report to the India Indirect Lead. In this role, you will drive sourcing strategy and execution for Software, with a focus on Data Analytics and AI platforms. This includes developing and executing sourcing roadmaps, designing and leading negotiations, building supplier partnerships, and ensuring Amgen secures the right solutions at the best value while managing risk and enabling innovation.
Your responsibilities will center on analyzing internal demand, market dynamics, and supplier capabilities to design sourcing strategies that achieve cost efficiency, supply resilience, and innovation. As a strategic sourcing leader, you will partner closely with business stakeholders to align procurement activities with Amgen&rsquo;s digital and enterprise-wide priorities
.Roles &amp; Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Strategic Sourcing Leadership</li><li>
Lead the end-to-end sourcing strategy for Software and AI/Data Analytics platforms.</li><li>
Drive sourcing initiatives that balance innovation, compliance, governance, and cost efficiency.</li><li>
Design and manage RFPs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contracting processes.</li><li>
Develop multi-year sourcing roadmaps that anticipate enterprise growth, regulatory needs, and evolving market capabilities.</li><li>
Identify and onboard emerging suppliers in analytics, AI, and predictive modeling to responsibly incorporate innovation.</li></ul>
Leadership<ul><li>
Partner with Digital, IT, Data Science, and R&amp;D leaders to align sourcing strategies with Amgen&rsquo;s technology and business roadmaps.</li><li>
Act as a trusted advisor, ensuring sourcing outcomes directly support business objectives.</li><li>
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and guide stakeholder decision-making during complex sourcing projects.</li><li>
Ensure sourcing decisions adhere to regulatory, cybersecurity, and privacy requirements.</li><li>
Manage supplier performance through scorecards, SLAs, and business reviews.</li><li>
Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Cybersecurity teams to ensure robust contracting and risk mitigation.</li><li>
Leverage spend analytics, benchmarks, and market intelligence to drive cost savings and uncover new value.</li><li>
Deliver measurable improvements in cost efficiency, speed to market, and supplier innovation.</li><li>
Support continuous improvement in sourcing processes and tools to increase agility and impact.</li></ul>
Functional Skills:
Must-Have Skills:<ul><li>
Deep expertise in strategic sourcing processes (RFPs, negotiations, supplier evaluations, contracting).</li><li>
Strong understanding of analytics and AI/ML software procurement, including cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks, Snowflake).</li><li>
Familiarity with procurement platforms (e.g., Ariba) and ERP/analytics tools.</li><li>
Strong analytical and organizational skills with ability to manage large-scale, complex sourcing projects</li></ul>
Good-to-Have Skills:<ul><li>
Experience in software/technology sourcing at a global scale.</li><li>
Financial and legal acumen to navigate complex agreements.</li><li>
Ability to evaluate supplier innovation and align sourcing with future business needs.</li><li>
Understanding of AI ethics, governance, and compliance frameworks.</li></ul>
Soft Skills:<ul><li>
Strong verbal and written communication skills.</li></ul><ul><li>
Ability to influence stakeholders and manage change.</li><li>
High initiative, self-motivation, and ability to navigate ambiguity.</li><li>
Comfortable working with global, virtual, and cross-functional teams.</li><li>
Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.</li></ul>
Basic Qualifications:
Master&rsquo;s degree and 9+ years of total experience
OR
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree and 11+ years of total experience
AND
6+ Years of Sourcing experience
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.</div>

Strategic Sourcing - Technology, Cross Category

Wikilabs India

Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Lead global sourcing and procurement of copper cathodes, millberry, copper scrap, and related copper materials.</li>
<li>Develop and manage strong supplier networks across Africa, Europe, USA, Middle East, and Asia.</li>
<li>Drive long-term sourcing strategies, supplier evaluation, and performance management.</li>
<li>Negotiate commercial terms, contracts, logistics, and payment structures with global suppliers and traders.</li>
<li>Monitor LME trends, copper market movements, and trade policies to optimize purchase decisions.</li>
<li>Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders for quality control, logistics, and finance.</li>
<li>Manage global procurement risks related to pricing, supply chain disruptions, and compliance.</li>
<li>Maintain market intelligence and provide periodic management reports and forecasts.</li>
</ul>

Global Purchase Head | Copper

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