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sourcing specialist

Cargill

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 Job Purpose and Impact
 
 
 The Senior Sourcing Specialist will be aligned to Cargill&rsquo;s Animal Nutrition and Health business in India, support and execute new sourcing strategies to support businesses and functions. This position is pivotal in planning, sourcing and managing micro ingredients procurement and coordination across multiple functions and geographies.
 
 
 In this role, you will be responsible for supplier evaluations, contract negotiations, managing procurement processes, and ensuring efficient and ethical sourcing of raw materials. Day-to day tasks will include analysing market trends, developing purchase strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Build and foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
 
 
 Key Accountabilities
 
 
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 Micro ingredients Sourcing and planning for Poultry &amp; Dairy Nutrition/Feed: Involves external stakeholder management and compliance with sourcing, vendor development protocols and supporting vendor audits.
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 Managing 100+ Specialty Ingredients: Sourcing and evaluate potential suppliers and vendors to meet the demand, strong skills for vendor development and sourcing on Amino acids, Minerals, Chemicals, Excipients, Herbal extracts, etc.
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 This role demands deep understanding of micro ingredients, import processes and logistics.
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 Identify Cost Saving Strategies through negotiation and implementation.
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 Coordination with Internal stakeholders - Finance, Quality, Formulations, Marketing, Plant and Commercial Teams and externally with suppliers and customers.
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 Help identify business needs, gather requirements and define scope and objectives to make business decisions.
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 Any other duties assigned.
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 Minimum Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
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 At least 7-8 years of work experience post qualification in sourcing and procurement of raw materials.
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 Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Outlook etc.
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 Strong negotiation skills.
 
 
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 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Full time Masters in Business Administration.
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 At least 10 years of experience in sourcing of micro ingredients for the Poultry &amp; Dairy Nutrition /Feed category.
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 Excellent experience in developing, leading and executing purchasing strategies; tracking and reporting key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
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 Strong relationship management skills with the capability to relate to people at any level of business and management.
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 Excellent analytical and negotiation skills.
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 Strong experience in forecasting price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power; conducting cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking.
 
 
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 Disclaimer
 
 
 Protect yourself against recruitment fraud. Cargill will not ask for money, processing fees, or bank information as a pre-condition of employment. We are aware that unauthorized individuals may have posed as Cargill recruiters, made contact about job opportunities, and extended job offers via text message, instant message or chat rooms. To ensure a job posting is legitimate, it must be listed on the Cargill.com/Careers website. Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud
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Senior Sourcing Specialist

Amazon

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

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Visa

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 Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose &ndash; to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.
 
 
 
 
 Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 1. Contract Management
 
 
 
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 Partner with Global CoE to ensure AP-friendly contract templates are available and up to date.
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 Collaborate on contract usage guides and monitor template, version changes.
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 Coordinate with regional leads to ensure timely publication of contracts, adhering to standard naming conventions.
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 2. PAS Reporting Framework
 
 
 
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 Work with AP Sourcing Partners to ensure compliance with project/contract naming conventions and language accuracy.
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 Review PAS audit results and collaborate on remediation plans.
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 3. Data Analytics and Reporting
 
 
 
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 Develop and maintain AP reporting dashboards and scorecards.
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 Extract and analyze data from multiple sources to support metrics and KPIs (e.g., sourcing project creation, PWR fulfillment).
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 Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes.
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 4. Systems Management
 
 
 
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 Support Ariba systems integration, UAT, and new functionality rollouts.
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 Assist with onboarding, system access, and troubleshooting for new hires.
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 Integrate sourcing, procurement tools and processes (e.g., ZIP, SLP).
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 Maintain Ariba buying channels and catalogs.
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 5. Ariba RFX
 
 
 
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 Conduct RFx events via Ariba, providing administrative and checklist support.
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 6. Supplier Management, Tiering, Quarterly Reviews
 
 
 
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 Partner with Category Leads to update Preferred Supplier Listings (PSL) and maintain SWOQL listings.
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 Monitor supplier performance and manage watch lists for key strategic suppliers.
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 7. Supplier Diversity and Responsible Sourcing
 
 
 
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 Support initiatives to drive spend toward diverse suppliers.
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 Identify regional opportunities and set diversity criteria and goals.
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 8. Communications, Training, and Knowledge Management
 
 
 
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 Deliver sourcing training and guidance to partners.
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 Establish and refresh quarterly Source-to-Pay training calendars and materials.
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 9. TLMP Regular Interlock
 
 
 
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 Organize regular meetings with TLMP for VSM reviews and updates.
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 Conduct refresher training and quarterly risk bypass accuracy reviews.
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 10. CCM, Audit Central Coordination
 
 
 
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 Serve as focal point for audit documentation and response consolidation.
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 Review ATF, Exception logs and provide guidance to sourcing partners.
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 11. Operational Touchpoint with Controllership, Ops Support
 
 
 
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 Support sourcing partners in resolving operational issues with Controllership, Ops Support.
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 12. Mergers and Acquisition
 
 
 
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 Support integration of newly acquired entities, including supplier data analysis and S2P training.
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 13. Other Ad-hoc Projects
 
 
 
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 Support VPS projects and client collaboration on supplier adoption of payment solutions.
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 14. Ariba Approvals
 
 
 
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 Approve Purchasing User access for ASPAC.
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 15. Wet Ink Contract Management
 
 
 
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 File and manage wet ink contracts.
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 This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
 
 
 3+ years&rsquo; experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain operations.
 
 
 Strong analytical and reporting skills, proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools.
 
 
 Experience with Ariba or similar procurement systems preferred.
 
 
 Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
 
 
 Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive in problem-solving.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Additional Information
 
 
 
 
 Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
 
 
 
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Sourcing Analyst

Quess IT Staffing

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 🚀 We Are Hiring:
 
 Senior Buyer &ndash; Procurement (P2P | Tactical Sourcing | Contract Administration)
 
 
 
 Payroll -
 
 Quess | C2H position
 
 
 
 
 
 
 📍
 
 Bangalore | Hybrid (3 Days WFO, 2 Days WFH)
 
 
 
 🕒
 
 Rotational Shifts:
 
 1:30 PM&ndash;10:30 PM IST / 5:30 PM&ndash;2:30 AM IST
 
 
 📅
 
 Contract Duration:
 
 1 Year
 
 
 ⚡
 
 Notice Period:
 
 Immediate Joiners Only
 
 
 🎥
 
 Interview Mode:
 
 MS Teams (2 Rounds)
 
 
 🔍
 
 Only Local Bangalore candidates |
 
 
 
 
 
 
 🔎
 
 About the Role
 
 
 
 We are looking for an experienced
 
 Senior Buyer
 
 to support global procurement operations, manage end-to-end P2P processes, contract administration, and tactical sourcing activities. This role supports high-volume periods during month-end, quarter-end, and Q4.
 
 
 🛠
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Handle end-to-end Procurement Operations (Purchase to Pay cycle)
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 Manage Purchase Orders, Contracts, Vendor setup, and payment processes
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 Run complete
 
 RFx (RFI/RFQ/RFP/RFT)
 
 cycles &amp; support
 
 eAuctions
 
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 Work closely with Legal, Finance, IT &amp; Global Procurement teams
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 Negotiate contracts, amendments, and manage scope changes
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 Support Category Strategy &amp; Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models
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 Manage vendor relationships &amp; performance measurement
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 Perform spend analysis, reporting, data analysis &amp; compliance checks
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 ✅
 
 Must-Have Skills (7+ Years Experience)
 
 
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 Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
 
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 Contract Administration
 
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 RFx Management
 
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 Tactical Sourcing
 
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 Blocked Invoice Resolution
 
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 ERP Tools:
 
 Oracle PeopleSoft &amp; Coupa (P2P modules)
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 Strong data analysis, reporting &amp; documentation skills
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 Excellent written &amp; verbal communication
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 Nice to Have
 
 
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 Hands-on Coupa experience
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 RFx execution via Coupa
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 Tactical buying expertise
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 Knowledge of import duties, customs &amp; tax structures
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Senior Procurement Specialist

VEGROW

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 Role: International Sourcing &ndash; Fruits
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Bangalore / Mumbai
 
 
 
 Experience:
 
 3&ndash;5 years
 
 
 
 Industry Preference:
 
 Fruits / Fresh Produce / Perishables
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About Vegrow
 
 
 
 Vegrow is building India&rsquo;s largest tech-driven B2B platform for fruits &mdash; enabling seamless demand-supply integration between farmers, wholesalers, and retailers. We are expanding our sourcing footprint across international markets to strengthen our portfolio and ensure year-round fruit availability.
 
 
 We are looking for an agile, business-oriented sourcing professional to lead
 
 international supplier development
 
 and manage
 
 end-to-end import operations
 
 for fruits.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Business Development
 
 
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 Identify, evaluate, and onboard international suppliers and exporters for key fruit categories.
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 Build long-term partnerships with growers, traders, and aggregators across major sourcing geographies.
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 Drive negotiations on pricing, terms, and quality standards to ensure competitive and reliable supply.
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 Track global fruit market trends, seasonal availability, and freight movements to support sourcing decisions.
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 Collaborate closely with Vegrow&rsquo;s demand, category, and supply planning teams to align sourcing with business goals.
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 Documentation &amp; Operations
 
 
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 Oversee all import-related documentation, including contracts, invoices, shipping papers, and compliance certifications.
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 Liaise with logistics partners and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth coordination for shipments, clearances, and quality checks.
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 Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, customs norms, and phytosanitary requirements.
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 Maintain an up-to-date supplier database and track performance metrics (cost, quality, delivery).
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 What We&rsquo;re Looking For
 
 
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 3&ndash;5 years of experience in
 
 international sourcing, procurement, or trading
 
 , preferably in
 
 fruits, fresh produce, or perishables
 
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 Strong exposure to
 
 international markets
 
 and supplier development.
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 Solid understanding of
 
 import documentation, compliance, and logistics
 
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 Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify new opportunities and build networks from scratch.
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 Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
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 Willingness to travel internationally for supplier visits and trade fairs.
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Deputy Manager/Manager - Global Sourcing

Microsoft

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 Overview
 
 
 
 The Early in Profession team provides opportunities where you can shape your career with purpose, where early talent is empowered through structured frameworks, inclusive hiring, and global exposure to high-impact roles. Our recruiting team thrives in driving innovation in AI, engineering, and programe delivery, while cultivating talent through proactive sourcing and continuous learning.
 
 
 Microsoft&rsquo;s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Candidate Assessment &amp; Screening
 
 
 
 Identifies and gathers information (e.g., relocation, immigration, compensation) to qualify talent pool. Executes initial screening and assessing of candidates.
 
 
 Leverages tools and assessment frameworks from Operations teams and Center of Excellence to assess candidates.
 
 
 
 Candidate Attraction
 
 
 
 Leverages best practices on sourcing, recruiting, and/or closing techniques and stories with their own team. Tracks candidate activity using systems and tools.
 
 
 Elicits interest in passive, active, and potential candidates by using and telling business stories that represent Microsoft&rsquo;s unique career possibilities, advantages, and rewards that are distinct from those of competitors.
 
 
 Leverages resources to deliver information to the client based on their unique motivators and knowledge of the Microsoft deal (e.g., compensation, benefits, perks, career development).
 
 
 
 Candidate Experience
 
 
 
 Maintains candidate satisfaction at all phases of the relationship by leveraging motivators and incentives to engage candidates and prepare them for next phases of the process. Identifies approaches to enhance candidate experience throughout hiring plans. Maintains Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure timeliness of process completion.
 
 
 
 Data Analysis &amp; Hiring Plans
 
 
 
 Reviews data and market research and consults with the business to recommend and implement a hiring plan that addresses both business demand and talent availability. Reviews and analyzes data to improve staffing performance.
 
 
 
 Market Analysis and Channel Insights
 
 
 
 Gathers external market data and performs analyses to identify market trends and channel insights. Identifies insights and shares recommendations within team.
 
 
 
 Operational Compliance &amp; Excellence
 
 
 
 Maintains current documentation/information on candidates&rsquo; qualifications and status in the appropriate staffing or tracking system, within compliance guidelines (e.g., Office of Federal Compliance Programs, General Data Protection Regulation). Captures relevant data in recruiting platform and leverages data to inform meaningful insights.
 
 
 
 Stakeholder/ Client Engagement
 
 
 
 Executes a hiring plan within aligned business groups. Balances multiple timeframes and expectations for budget, scope, and time.
 
 
 
 Workforce Analysis
 
 
 
 Gathers internal data and performs analyses to identify current state of workforce talent/diversity. Identifies hiring needs and shares recommendations.
 
 
 
 Additional Overview
 
 
 
 Interprets clients business and requirements to drive a staffing process to promote an optimal internal and external talent mix. Executes a hiring plan within aligned business groups. Identifies differentiated and alternative types of talent. Reviews data and market research and consults with the business to recommend and implement a hiring plan that addresses both business demand and talent availability. Elicits interest in passive, active, and potential candidates by using and telling business stories that represent Microsofts unique career possibilities, advantages, and rewards that are distinct from those of competitors. Leverages best practices on sourcing, recruiting, and/or closing techniques and stories with their own team. Leverages resources to deliver information to the client based on their unique motivators and knowledge of the Microsoft deal. Uses an understanding of talent markets and complex candidate profiles, as well as relationships with talent pools and communities, to identify, secure, and/or develop candidates for immediate and near-future needs and pipelines. Develops a pipeline that generates differentiated talent to meet the future needs of the business. Leverages tools and assessment frameworks from Operations teams and Center of Excellence to assess candidates.
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 Required qualifications
 
 
 
 Bachelor's Degree AND 2+ years talent acquisition experience (e.g., recruiting, sourcing), HR experience, or industry experience related to role OR equivalent experience.
 
 
 
 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
 Bachelor's Degree AND 5+ years talent acquisition experience (e.g., recruiting, sourcing), HR experience, or industry experience related to role OR Master's Degree AND 3+ years talent acquisition experience (e.g., recruiting, sourcing), HR experience, or industry experience related to role OR equivalent experience.
 
 
 This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
 
 
 Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about
 
 requesting accommodations.
 
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