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senior procurement specialist

sourcing specialist

Stripe

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 About Stripe
 
 
 
 Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies&mdash;from the world&rsquo;s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups&mdash;use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone&rsquo;s reach while doing the most important work of your career.
 
 
 
 About Finance Operations
 
 
 
 The Finance Operations (FinOps) team provides and enhances core business services that are the backbone for Stripe. FinOps uses data and operational excellence to deliver technology solutions, procurement, billing and payroll services, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management to Stripe.
 
 
 
 About Procurement
 
 
 
 Global Procurement, which is part of Stripe's Finance Operations (FinOps), is responsible for the entire buying journey, from sourcing new suppliers or renewing engagements with existing ones to facilitating purchase order approvals, paying valid supplier invoices, and managing Stripe's travel and expense program. The team also reviews and advises on contract structures and terms, conducts risk assessments to ensure suppliers meet Stripe's standards, and onboards suppliers for secure payment processing.
 
 
 What you&rsquo;ll do
 
 
 We're looking for a Sourcing Specialist to join our growing team. In this role you will play a crucial role in supporting the global strategic sourcing events and category management while collaborating with cross functional teams. You will be responsible for conducting market research, gathering supplier information, developing sourcing strategies, and facilitating sourcing events to optimize the company's spend and drive value. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 The responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the following:
 
 
 
 RFx Event Support
 
 
 
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 Draft RFx documents for specific projects in collaboration with global category managers
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 Prepare RFx communications, scoring templates, summaries, and other supporting documents
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 Prepare and retain RFx project documentation for historical record
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 Execute NDAs for RFx events
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 Lead regional RFx projects when needed
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Benchmarks / Rates
 
 
 
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 Conduct initial category-specific market research
 </li>
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 Analyze rate submissions from Suppliers with industry benchmarks
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 Develop supplier profiles with data sourced from resources like Tropic, Pitchbook, other internal tools, and publicly available data
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 Lead regional rate card negotiations when needed
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Contracting
 
 
 
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 Contract analysis to inform category strategies and/or individual transaction strategies
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 Data cleanup on renewal dates, termination notice periods, and other relevant sourcing metadata in the Contract database
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 Setup and execute proactive tracking of SLA violations and ensure appropriate processes are initiated to claim any possible service credits/refunds
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 General Support
 
 
 
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 Monitor procurement process and manage escalations for sourced deal transactions
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 Work closely with internal teams to drive enterprise-level procurement solutions and increase supplier management effectiveness
 </li>
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 Participate in establishing short-term and long-range planning and budget development of the company to support strategic business goals
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 Help to develop and execute a roadmap to build and scale an impactful Strategic Sourcing &amp; Category Management function that Stripe recognizes and values
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 Who you are
 
 
 We&rsquo;re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
 
 
 
 Minimum Requirements
 
 
 
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 A minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience in indirect sourcing, procurement, category management, or a related field
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 Strong understanding of procurement principles and supply chain management
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 Strong experience in negotiations and achieving significant cost savings and supplier value without compromising on quality or service
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 Experience in supplier contracting with an understanding of standard commercial terms and conditions to mitigate risks and create clear service level agreements
 </li>
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 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex information in an understandable way
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 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail
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 Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
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 A team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to work independently when required
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 Demonstrated experience successfully partnering with cross-functional stakeholders
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 You Will Also Likely Have (not Required)
 
 
 
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 Familiarity with the fintech industry and its supply chain and procurement challenges
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 Educational background in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, or related fields
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 Procurement and supply chain certification like CPSM, CSCP, CPPM, CIPS, etc.
 </li>
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 Understanding or experience with e-procurement tools and systems (e.g., Zip, Agiloft CLM, etc.)
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 Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) is preferred
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 The ability to be flexible and comfortable with changing requirements
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 A builder's mindset and a willingness to question assumptions and conventional wisdom
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 A passion for creating new systems and solving problems via infrastructure and automation
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 In-office expectations
 
 
 Office-assigned Stripes in most of our locations are currently expected to spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This expectation may vary depending on role, team and location. For example, Stripes in our Bucharest, Romania site have an 80% in-office expectation, and those in Stripe Delivery Center roles in Mexico City, Mexico and Bengaluru, India work 100% from the office. Also, some teams have greater in-office attendance requirements, to appropriately support our users and workflows, which the hiring manager will discuss. This approach helps strike a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility when possible.
 
 
 Pay and benefits
 
 
 Stripe does not yet include pay ranges in job postings in every country. Stripe strongly values pay transparency and is working toward pay transparency globally.
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Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Unilever

<div>
 
 Job Title: Sourcing Specialist, R&amp;D, HR &amp; Legal
 
 
 Function: People Experience
 
 
 
 
 Reports to: Recruitment Hub Lead, Bangalore Hub
 
 
 Scope: India
 
 
 Location: Uniops Bangalore Centre
 
 
 
 
 About Unilever
 
 
 
 With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people &ndash; we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.
 
 
 At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don&rsquo;t believe in the &lsquo;one size fits all&rsquo; approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.
 
 
 
 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do &ndash; creating a better business and a better world. If you love fast-paced environments and are passionate about recruiting, attracting the best talent, as well as providing superior candidate and hiring manager experience then this role is just for you!
 
 
 Unilever is seeking a proactive and innovative Sourcing Specialist to join our Talent Hub team. The ideal candidate will develop and implement creative sourcing strategies to attract top-tier talent and ensure a robust pipeline of candidates. This role involves engaging with potential candidates through various platforms, conducting initial screenings, and collaborating closely with Talent Partners to bring the right talents to the right roles at Unilever.
 
 
 
 What Will Your Main Responsibilities Be
 
 
 
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 Innovative Sourcing Strategies: Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract top-tier talent to Unilever.
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 Candidate Engagement: Engage with potential candidates through phone, social media, professional networks, and other recruitment platforms.
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 Engaging Communication: Craft compelling recruitment emails to connect with both passive and active candidates.
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 Initial Screenings: Conduct initial applicant screenings to present shortlists of high-quality talents to Talent Partners.
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 Talent Pool Management: Build, manage and engage robust talent pools for key roles
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 Continuous Improvement: Engage in problem-solving, track and report on sourcing activities, and drive process improvements.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Experiences &amp; Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED
 
 
 
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 <li>
 Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
 </li>
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 Proven experience in sourcing and talent acquisition for R&amp;D or HR function, with a strong understanding of sourcing techniques and best practices.
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 Experience with AI tools and hiring automation is a plus.
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 Experience working in a global team environment is preferred.
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 Fluent in English
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Skills
 
 
 
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 Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
 </li>
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 Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at varying levels of seniority.
 </li>
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 Strong commercial acumen with a knack for candidate engagement and influence.
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 Commitment to quality and adherence to defined SLA.
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 Team player mentality with the ability to collaborate effectively within your team, across various hub locations, and with your assigned market teams.
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 Ability to embrace, adopt, and navigate new technologies.
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 Proficiency in using recruitment software and tools such as Radancy, HiredScore and LinkedIn Recruiter is a plus.
 </li>
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 Local knowledge of India and FMCG market is preferred.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Leadership
 
 
 
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 You are energized by delivering fantastic results.
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 You are an example to others &ndash; both your results and your resilience.
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 You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
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 As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need.
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 You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Our commitment to Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion
 
 
 
 Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
 
 
 
 "All official offers from Unilever are issued only via our Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Offers from individuals or unofficial sources may be fraudulent&mdash;please verify before proceeding."
 
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Sourcer - R&D + HR + Legal

Freshworks

<div>
 
 Organizations everywhere struggle under the crushing costs and complexities of &ldquo;solutions&rdquo; that promise to simplify their lives. To create a better experience for their customers and employees. To help them grow. Software is a choice that can make or break a business. Create better or worse experiences. Propel or throttle growth. Business software has become a blocker instead of ways to get work done.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 There&rsquo;s another option. Freshworks. With a fresh vision for how the world works.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 At Freshworks, we build uncomplicated service software that delivers exceptional customer and employee experiences. Our enterprise-grade solutions are powerful, yet easy to use, and quick to deliver results. Our people-first approach to AI eliminates friction, making employees more effective and organizations more productive. Over 72,000 companies, including Bridgestone, New Balance, Nucor, S&amp;P Global, and Sony Music, trust Freshworks&rsquo; customer experience (CX) and employee experience (EX) software to fuel customer loyalty and service efficiency. And, over 4,500 Freshworks employees make this possible, all around the world.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 The Procurement Operations Specialist will support the day-to-day procurement activities across all business units with a strong emphasis on indirect spend categories. This role is critical to ensuring a streamlined source-to-pay (S2P) process, compliance with procurement policies, supplier onboarding, PO management, and operational excellence. You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including strategic sourcing, finance, IT, legal, and internal business partners, to execute purchasing requests, maintain procurement data integrity, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
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 Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Execution
 
 
 
 
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 Process purchasing requests and convert them into Purchase Orders (POs) accurately and promptly.
 
 
 
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 Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval hierarchies, and budget validations.
 
 
 
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 Manage PO lifecycle, including changes, closures, and confirmations.
 
 
 
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 </ul>
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 Operational Procurement Support
 
 
 
 
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 Support sourcing and procurement activities for all indirect categories such as IT, marketing, professional services, facilities, and HR services.
 
 
 
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 Collaborate with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure smooth ordering processes.
 
 
 
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 Provide guidance on procurement processes and systems to end users.
 
 
 
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 Supplier Management &amp; Enablement
 
 
 
 
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 Assist with new supplier onboarding, including due diligence, documentation, and system set-up.
 
 
 
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 Maintain accurate supplier records and support vendor master data management.
 
 
 
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 Serve as a liaison between stakeholders and suppliers to resolve operational issues (invoices, delivery, system-related queries).
 
 
 
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 Process Improvement &amp; Compliance
 
 
 
 
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 Identify opportunities to streamline procurement workflows and reduce cycle times.
 
 
 
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 Support automation initiatives and tool implementations (e.g., NetSuite, Graphite, Coupa).
 
 
 
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 Ensure adherence to ethical sourcing practices, internal controls, legal and external (SOX, SEC reporting) obligations.
 
 
 
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 </ul>
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 Data Management &amp; Reporting
 
 
 
 
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 Maintain accurate procurement data, including spend analytics, compliance metrics, and PO tracking.
 
 
 
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 Generate reports and dashboards to monitor procurement KPIs and drive insights for optimization.
 
 
 
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 Support audit and compliance requirements with appropriate documentation and process records.
 
 
 
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
 
 
 
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 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management or a related field.
 
 
 
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 Proven track record of developing and executing successful sourcing strategies that have resulted in cost savings and value creation.
 
 
 
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 Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
 
 
 
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 Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
 
 
 
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 Proficiency in sourcing software, ERP systems, and data analysis tools.
 
 
 
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 Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
 
 
 
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 Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
 
 
 
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 Strong ethical standards and commitment to integrity.
 
 
 
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 Flexible to work in US shift timings (6 pm to 3 am).
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 Preferred Qualifications:
 
 
 
 
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 <li>
 
 Experience supporting global business units or shared service centers.
 
 
 
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 <li>
 
 Familiarity with spend analytics and reporting tools.
 
 
 
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 Exposure to supplier due diligence, risk mitigation, and compliance requirements.
 
 
 
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 Prior experience in technology, SaaS, or high-growth environments.
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 Key Competencies:
 
 
 
 
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 Customer-focused mindset with a drive for operational efficiency.
 
 
 
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 Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
 
 
 
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 Agility to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
 
 
 
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 High ethical standards and strong integrity.
 
 
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Additional Information
 
 
 
 
 At Freshworks, we have fostered an environment that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion, welcoming colleagues of all backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and ethnicities. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer environment that boosts the goals of our employees, communities, and business.
 
 Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us.
 
 
 
 
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Procurement Operations Specialist (US Shift)

<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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 <li>
 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.
 </li>
 <li>
 Leads all interaction on projects with Law &amp; Government Affairs and Information Security, and Architecture/Infrastructure teams as applicable.
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 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.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Strategy and Vendor Management:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Assists in developing, and evolves Sourcing strategy, for medium complexity categories and potentially with enterprise-wide, cross organizational categories
 </li>
 <li>
 Works with a variety of staff in the organization to help define medium complexity projects to assist with forwarding the category strategy
 </li>
 <li>
 Works with senior procurement leadership to help definition of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) between strategic vendors and stakeholder business area
 </li>
 <li>
 Participates in vendor management program for enterprise and departmental strategic partners including feedback from stakeholders, vendor score card development, quarterly-business reviews.
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Relationship Management:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Assists in the preparation of documentation provided to FM internal customers on sourcing strategy, results, and focus areas/initiatives.
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 Leverages senior procurement team for mentoring in developing sourcing strategies, executing on procurement and vendor management processes, and relationship building
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Process:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Coordinates implementation of FM&rsquo;s vendor management program including stakeholder surveys, vendor score-carding and vendor KPI reviews
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists in the evolution of cross-organizational procurement and vendor management processes; Provides feedback into creation of associated communication and education artifacts
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensures adherence in development of processes, guidelines, tracking and reporting on cost avoidance and cost savings in line with established OKRs
 </li>
 <li>
 Provides Sourcing reporting and metrics to share with managers
 </li>
 <li>
 Leverages existing market intelligences resources used by Sourcing team; Continues self-directed scanning of the market intelligence options
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Skill and Experience:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 5-7 years of experience required
 </li>
 <li>
 Additional Experience Qualifier (optional Strategic sourcing, procurement and vendor management in a broad range of categories including technology for a global organization.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience leading medium sized negotiations with strategic business and technology partners, displaying independent judgement, autonomy, and decision-making
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 Some project leadership skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Advanced communication and presentation skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Accountability for delivering results with respect to financial and risk management goals
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Must Have Skills:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Vendor management, category management, procurement, and strategic sourcing
 </li>
 <li>
 Negotiation skills with experience in contract review and redlining
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to support and help expand a new vendor management program across the organization
 </li>
 <li>
 Willingness to learn new sourcing categories.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Education and Certifications:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, Bachelor's Degree,
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Work location:
 
 Bengaluru
 
</div>

Strategic Sourcing Consultant [T500-20900]

SBM Offshore

<div>
 
 Purpose
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 As Buyer, you are responsible for procuring materials, equipment, and services required for project or operations execution. This role involves negotiating contracts and commercial terms, and ensuring timely delivery to support project and operations timelines and budgets.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 </li>
 <li>
 Procurement Planning: You develop and implement procurement plans based on project requirements, timelines, and budgets.
 </li>
 <li>
 </li>
 <li>
 Supplier Sourcing: You follow strategic sourcing category manager framing and evaluate suppliers, ensuring they meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
 </li>
 <li>
 </li>
 <li>
 Contract Negotiation: You negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to secure favorable agreements while mitigating risks. You align with the Category Management team as needed.
 </li>
 <li>
 </li>
 <li>
 Purchase Orders: You issue and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project specifications and company policies.
 </li>
 <li>
 </li>
 <li>
 Cost Control: You ensure procurement activities align with budget constraints and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
 </li>
 <li>
 </li>
 <li>
 Compliance: You ensure all procurement activities comply with industry regulations, company policies, and safety standards.
 </li>
 <li>
 </li>
 <li>
 Reporting: You provide regular updates to project managers and stakeholders on procurement status, potential risks, and mitigation strategies
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Education
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, business administration, or a related field
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Experience
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 &Acirc;&middot; Proven experience in procurement within the oil and gas industry.
 </li>
 <li>
 &Acirc;&middot; Strong negotiation and communication skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 &Acirc;&middot; Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
 </li>
 <li>
 &Acirc;&middot; Excellent organizational and analytical abilities.
 </li>
 <li>
 &Acirc;&middot; Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements.
 </li>
 <li>
 &Acirc;&middot; Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Functional Competencies
 
 
 
 Commercial
 
 
 Analytics and reporting
 
 
 Regulatory Management
 
 
 Project Procurement Strategy and Management
 
 
 SBM Product Knowledge
 
 
 Purchasing Tools and Processes
 
 
 Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management
 
 
 Contract Management
 
 
 Negotiation
 
 
 Product Costing
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Buyer

WNS Procurement

<div>
 
 
 
 Job Title: Associate &ndash; Procurement Services
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 
 Plot 8A, RMZ Centennial, Kundalahalli Main Road, Whitefield, Bangalore, India
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Employment Type:
 
 
 Full-time
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Overview:
 
 
 The Procurement Associate is responsible for supporting client procurement service delivery, driving operational procurement processes (PR to PO), validating PRs, managing helpdesk queries, and assisting in contracts and approvals.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Procurement Operations Execution
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Review and validate PR (Purchase Requisition) data, correcting errors as needed.
 </li>
 <li>
 Process POs, respond to general procurement queries, and handle escalated supplier issues.
 </li>
 <li>
 Communicate with suppliers to resolve pricing, billing, and order-related errors.
 </li>
 <li>
 Resolve procurement and invoice-related issues with business stakeholders.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support reporting and analytics for operational procurement activities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct root cause analysis for delayed PRs and reduce PR-to-PO cycle time.
 </li>
 <li>
 Track product delivery with vendors.
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational efficiency improvements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure accuracy and compliance in procurement processes.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in any field.
 </li>
 <li>
 4&ndash;6+ years of experience in operational procurement, sourcing, or service desk management.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with Kinaxis tool and other procurement software.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in sourcing data center, technology, or hardware products.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 If you meet the qualifications and are seeking a dynamic opportunity in procurement with global exposure, we encourage you to share your updated resume with us at
 
 
 Siddharth.Sankpal@wns.com &amp; Siddhi.Chavan@wns.com.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Please use
 
 "
 
 PR to PO - Procurement Services
 
 "
 
 as the subject line of your email.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Please note: Communication via email only; no calls or WhatsApp.
 
 
 
</div>

Associate - Procurement Services

<div>
 A Talent Acquisition Specialist in an entry-level role focuses on sourcing and attracting candidates to fill various positions within a company. They play a crucial part in the recruitment pipeline by handling initial candidate screenings and coordinating interviews.�
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Associate-Digital HR Operations-Employee data management

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