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 About us:
 
 
 
 We are a highly successful 190-year-old, Fortune 500 commercial property insurance company of 6,000+ employees with a unique focus on science and risk engineering. Businesses worldwide trust our expertise to protect their assets, relying on our comprehensive risk assessments and robust, engineering-based insurance solutions to safeguard against fire, natural disasters, and other perils. Serving over a quarter of the Fortune 500 and major corporations globally, we deliver data-driven strategies that enhance resilience, ensure business continuity, and empower organizations to thrive.
 
 
 FM India is a strategic location for driving our global operational efficiency. Our presence in India allows us to leverage the country&rsquo;s talented workforce and advance our capabilities to serve our clients better. We have diverse corporate functions that emphasize research, advanced technologies like AI and analytics, risk engineering, research, finance, marketing, HR, etc. working together to provide innovative solutions and nurture lasting relationships &ndash; from co-workers to clients.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Title: Strategic Sourcing Consultant
 
 
 
 
 Position Summary:
 
 
 
 This role is responsible for assisting with a portion of FM&rsquo;s technology and business procurement and vendor management strategy and helps to execute on that strategy based on rapidly changing technology and business landscapes. This role focuses on the moderate complexity category; focuses on one category strategy; may get some assistance on strategy. The role will assist with the full breadth of procurement and vendor management functions through execution of moderately complex deals that have medium business and financial impact to the success of FM. The person in this role will be responsible to directly interface with both EVP and VP senior leaders to help provide sourcing strategy, focus areas/initiatives, and results. They'll also be responsible for helping, in collaboration with senior VMO leadership, to influence/steer strategic decisions that align with the vendor management vision and will result in the best outcome for FM.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 End to End Procurement:
 
 
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 Helps coordinate medium sized, moderately complex, with moderate financial impact projects to forward cross-enterprise and category strategies
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 Works with senior procurement staff to research market intelligence regarding alternate suppliers; Collaborates with team to determine short list and selected vendor(s) in line with category strategy for medium complexity, medium risk deals.
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 Manages self in procurement process with vendor and internal stakeholders for business critical new products and services and renewals based on medium complexity business requirements and/or medium-impact category strategy. Includes assisting in creation of RFI/RFP, vendor evaluation and selection, contract development, contract price and terms negotiation, conclusion of deal, and follow through on success of implementation/onboarding, etc.
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 Leads all interaction on projects with Law &amp; Government Affairs and Information Security, and Architecture/Infrastructure teams as applicable.
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 Helps drive partnership with stakeholders to determine mitigation options for vendor risks, with influence of acceptance of risks and/or leading of change in vendor direction
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 Manages full procurement life-cycle with vendors/partners in support medium complexity and impactful business areas/categories; Responsible for ensuring SLA&rsquo;s are met and exceeded.
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 Strategy and Vendor Management:
 
 
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 Assists in developing, and evolves Sourcing strategy, for medium complexity categories and potentially with enterprise-wide, cross organizational categories
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 Works with a variety of staff in the organization to help define medium complexity projects to assist with forwarding the category strategy
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 Works with senior procurement leadership to help definition of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) between strategic vendors and stakeholder business area
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 Participates in vendor management program for enterprise and departmental strategic partners including feedback from stakeholders, vendor score card development, quarterly-business reviews.
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 Coordinates with senior procurement leadership to ensure evolution of vendor portfolio to ensure highest financial benefits to FM balanced with top delivery, service, execution and value
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 Relationship Management:
 
 
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 Assists in the preparation of documentation provided to FM internal customers on sourcing strategy, results, and focus areas/initiatives.
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 Builds and maintains relationships with strategic partners and a variety of internal stakeholders with respect to vendor portfolio strategy and direction, financial and risk mitigation opportunities, and business excellence and resilience
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 Leverages senior procurement team for mentoring in developing sourcing strategies, executing on procurement and vendor management processes, and relationship building
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 Process:
 
 
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 Coordinates implementation of FM&rsquo;s vendor management program including stakeholder surveys, vendor score-carding and vendor KPI reviews
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 Assists in the evolution of cross-organizational procurement and vendor management processes; Provides feedback into creation of associated communication and education artifacts
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 Participates in projects to implement and evolve technology platforms and tools to in support FM&rsquo;s procurement and vendor management strategy and execution of strategy
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 Ensures adherence in development of processes, guidelines, tracking and reporting on cost avoidance and cost savings in line with established OKRs
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 Provides Sourcing reporting and metrics to share with managers
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 Leverages existing market intelligences resources used by Sourcing team; Continues self-directed scanning of the market intelligence options
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 Skill and Experience:
 
 
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 5-7 years of experience required
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 Additional Experience Qualifier (optional Strategic sourcing, procurement and vendor management in a broad range of categories including technology for a global organization.
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 Experience leading medium sized negotiations with strategic business and technology partners, displaying independent judgement, autonomy, and decision-making
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 Experience in all aspects of Sourcing including leveraging of key business strategies and category management for several business areas, some may be high visibility and financial stakes
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 Some project leadership skills
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 Advanced communication and presentation skills
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 Accountability for delivering results with respect to financial and risk management goals
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 Must Have Skills:
 
 
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 Vendor management, category management, procurement, and strategic sourcing
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 Negotiation skills with experience in contract review and redlining
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 Ability to support and help expand a new vendor management program across the organization
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 Willingness to learn new sourcing categories.
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 Education and Certifications:
 
 
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 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, Bachelor's Degree,
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 Work location:
 
 Bengaluru
 
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Strategic Sourcing Consultant [T500-20900]

Goldman Sachs

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 Divisional Overview
 
 
 
 
 JOB DESCRIPTION
 
 
 
 The Corporate Planning &amp; Management (CPM) Division unifies Finance &amp; Planning, Spend Management, Operational Risk and Resilience, and CPM Engineering teams to deliver business planning and analytics, expense management, third party risk management, and governance strategies across the firm. CPM has 5 operating pillars.
 
 
 Finance &amp; Planning supports the execution of the firm&rsquo;s strategic objectives through the management of the planning process, firmwide reporting and analytics and insights into the firm&rsquo;s business plans and budgets. They develop a consistent framework for revenue division projections creating transparency, accountability, and efficiency around projections. This pillar also includes the CF&amp;O, EO, and Engineering divisional CFOs, who are strategic finance advisors helping the firm and the non-revenue divisions achieve commercial financial opportunities. Product Finance is responsible for the overall governance and proactive management of the firm&rsquo;s non-compensation expenses.
 
 
 Spend Management encompasses the functions responsible for managing all aspects of the firm's spend with third parties - advising commercial agreements and driving operating efficiency. Departments include Strategic Sourcing, Procure to Pay, Integrated Travel and Expense, Infrastructure and Transformation and Sustainable Operations.
 
 
 Operational Risk &amp; Resilience drives firmwide Operational Risk programs along with second line teams and implements required changes within CPM. The Corporate Insurance &amp; Advisory team in this pillar identifies, procures, and manages corporate insurance needs for the firm and its investing businesses.
 
 
 The CPM Engineering team provides engineering solutions that enable the firm to manage third-party spend, data and automation, plan budgets, forecast financial scenarios, allocate expenses and support corporate decision making in-line with the firm&rsquo;s strategic objectives.
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 
 
 Professionals in CPM have an analytical mindset, exhibit intellectual curiosity and are from diverse academic backgrounds. This role sits within the Spend Management pillar.
 
 
 The role requires collaboration with different functions across the firm on a regular basis, an ability to work independently, and ability to interact with senior professionals across the firm. It also entails in-depth analysis and reporting for senior management, requiring diligence and a commercial mindset. The candidate is required to work closely with global counterparts and should have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
 
 
 The Sourcing Operations team is a key enabler of the Source-to-Contract (S2C) lifecycle. Our primary objective is to lead the team responsible for digitizing the firm&rsquo;s commercial commitments efficiently, accurately, and on time. We play a pivotal role in overseeing and optimizing procurement and sourcing processes to ensure seamless execution of commercial commitments. Through close partnership across procurement, finance, and the broader supply chain, we drive higher sourcing adoption, strengthen preapproval compliance, streamline invoice receipt, and ensure timely, accurate payments. Sourcing Operations oversees day-to-day controls and process optimization, strengthens supplier relationships to reduce inquiries, and uses data to track Sourcing Request, BPO/PO, and lifecycle metrics. We ensure adherence to policies, monitor SLA deviations, escalate risks, and close process gaps for sustained operational stability and performance.
 
 
 
 Job Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Operational Leadership and Governance
 
 
 
 Lead the Ariba Sourcing Operations team, ensuring consistent delivery against SLAs, SOPs, and quality standards. Develop and execute operational strategies that improve efficiency, productivity, and consistency across regions and time zones. Establish robust governance for documentation, SOP version control, and agile change management.
 
 
 
 Service Delivery and Performance Management
 
 
 
 Oversee end-to-end daily operations including SR/PR validation, contract operationalization, query and mailbox management, and stakeholder engagement. Monitor throughput, capacity, and team performance; deliver regular metric and KPI dashboards and executive reports. Proactively identify operational gaps; implement corrective actions and drive root-cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
 
 
 
 Stakeholder and Client Management
 
 
 
 Build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders, category teams, suppliers, and Global Services (GS) teams. Translate stakeholder requirements into actionable workstreams; facilitate timely, outcome-focused meetings and communications. Ensure exceptional client experience by adopting best practices and consistently delivering on expectations.
 
 
 
 Work Allocation and Control Management
 
 
 
 Daily BOD/EOD activities, including work assignment, prioritization, and SLA tracking. Ensure accurate and timely reporting, audit readiness, and compliance with internal controls and policies. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and enhance service quality.
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's / Post Graduation degree, with relevant professional qualifications considered favorably.
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 Minimum 5 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing and Category Management, particularly in indirect spend with a preference in corporate services sourcing.
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 Must have strong technical, strategic, and project management skills.
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 Strong foundation in supply chain management, sourcing and procurement, project management, vendor management, legal and contracting, or operational risk management.
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 Strong analytical, presentation skills and bias for using data to make decisions and confirm/set direction with strong attention to detail.
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 Good communication skills and ability to interact effectively with Cross-functional teams
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 Ability to work across hierarchies and geographies, with flexible working style.
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 Proactive, enthusiastic, and team-oriented approach
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 Hands on experience on with Sourcing tools including Fieldglass, Ariba, PM Web, etc., preferred.
 
 
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 About Goldman Sachs
 
 
 
 At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world
 
 
 We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.We&rsquo;re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html&copy; The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2025. All rights reserved.
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Corporate Planning & Management - Sourcing Operations - Associate - Bengaluru

Saks Global

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 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 Who We Are:
 
 
 
 Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks OFF 5TH, Last Call and Horchow. Its retail portfolio includes 70 full-line luxury locations, additional off-price locations and five distinct e-commerce experiences. With talented colleagues focused on delivering on our strategic vision,
 
 The Art of You,
 
 Saks Global is redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience that is unmistakably their own
 
 .
 
 By leveraging the most comprehensive luxury customer data platform in North America, cutting-edge technology, and strong partnerships with the world's most esteemed brands, Saks Global is shaping the future of luxury retail.
 
 
 Saks Global Properties &amp; Investments includes Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus flagship properties and represents nearly 13 million square feet of prime U.S. real estate holdings and investments in luxury markets.
 
 
 
 Role Summary
 
 
 
 As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist in Strategic Sourcing &amp; Procurement, you&rsquo;ll be responsible for working with your Director to: develop and lead strategic sourcing events of moderate complexity; writing and negotiating contract terms and documents; and analyzing spend associated with specific indirect spend categories. Your work will positively impact bottom-line results/value while minimizing risks, foster internal and external relationships, and work with internal stakeholders to educate and promote the procurement policies.
 
 
 You will report to a Manager, Strategic Sourcing.
 
 
 
 Role Description
 
 
 
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 Simultaneously Lead indirect sourcing initiatives for IT, driving strategic improvements, and delivering on operational targets, savings goals, and business strategies
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 Conduct total cost modeling and sensitivity/scenario analysis to help stakeholders understand trade-offs and benefits to multiple outcomes
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 Assist with the analysis and planning for various components of indirect spend categories to ensure operational success and results
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 Use sourcing tools to support departmental efforts to refine and improve procurement processes and policies
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 Develop and manage relationships with business stakeholders and provide regular project status updates
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 Partner with multiple corporate functions (e.g., Financial Planning &amp; Analysis, Accounting, Legal, etc.) as part of your sourcing projects and related activities
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 Review, revise, and negotiate contract language
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 Assist in the development and management of the contract renewal process
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 Participate in supplier relationship activities (e.g., regular business reviews, vendor score carding, etc.)
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 You will own sourcing projects and work with your Director to bring them to completion
 
 
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 Required Qualifications (Minimum Requirements)
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree preferably in supply chain management, engineering, or business
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 3+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing
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 Demonstrated capabilities of leading sourcing projects, contract negotiations and authoring, and driving savings/value
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 Ability to build relationships through verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
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 Experience coordinating teams and collecting insights
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 Understanding of multi-step strategic sourcing processes, sourcing tools, and strategies
 
 
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 Your Life And Career At Saks Global
 
 
 
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 Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
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 Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
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 Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
 
 
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 Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Specialist, Strategic Sourcing

IKEA

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 WHO YOU ARE
 
 
 As a person you are passionate about people, business, IKEA&rsquo;s purpose and continuously driving better performance. You are energized by increasing customer value, driving business growth, and contributing to overall success and results through people as well as motivated by leading and developing people.
 
 For this role we believe you have 10-15 years of experience and proven record of consistently meeting/exceeding results in executing procurement and contracting for mid to large Construction projects/Retail constructions with good knowledge and experience in MEPFS (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire and Security) etc. Able to navigate well and independently in a complex stakeholder environment.
 
 
 &bull;	Good industry background and knowledge of local Construction market, regulations, and general practices with degree in Mechanical engineering/Electrical Engineering , quantity surveying and Cost Management
 
 &bull;	Sound understanding of different Procurement methods for Retail Construction Projects.
 
 &bull;	Experience in Strategic sourcing and ability to identify business opportunities to establish long term strategic partnerships with Key Suppliers.
 
 &bull;	Good knowledge of Supplier Relationship and Performance Management to drive overall quality improvement, cost optimization and innovation.
 
 &bull;	Knowledge of Category cost / market drivers and trends to contribute in MEPFS sourcing strategies
 
 &bull;	Responsible to manage Project Procurement and Contracting for Green field projects/Brownfield/ Retail / warehouse developments.
 
 &bull;	In depth knowledge to execute design/technical &amp; construction related procurement processes and compliance to company policies.
 
 &bull;	Knowledge of FIDIC conditions of contract.
 
 &bull;	Good Knowledge in RFx preparation, contract drafting, contract negotiation and execution.
 
 &bull;	Ability to identify and mitigate potential procurement risks throughout the Project life cycle
 
 &bull;	Sound understanding of TCO and life cycle cost concepts.
 
 &bull;	Execute and Implement Key priorities identified in Country Category plan.
 
 &bull;	Frequently visiting constructions sites to support project requirements
 
 &bull;	Lead and manage various Low-cost establishment/Local Sourcing initiatives.
 
 &bull;	Negotiate to secure the best value and commercial terms for Ingka.
 
 &bull;	Responsible to meet and exceed cost saving targets contributing to overall Ingka Procurement goals.
 
 &bull;	Contribute with good legal knowledge of Purchase agreements and Contract structuring.
 
 &bull;	Ability to Contribute to budget inputs for Construction, Fit Out and rebuild projects
 
 &bull;	Fluent in English both written and spoken
 
 &bull;	Strong knowledge in purchasing practices and related processes
 
 &bull;	Good knowledge of industry and market specific conditions
 
 &bull;	Strong negotiation skills.
 
 &bull;	Experience of supplier management and supplier development
 
 &bull;	Strong financial competence and understanding
 
 &bull;	Good knowledge of cost drivers and the value chain of relevant segment and industry
 
 &bull;	Experience in SAP procurement tools such as ARIBA/S4Hana
 
 
 
 YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
 
 
 Contribute to the development and execution of the category/market action plan by: Securing compliance of the Group Procurement purchase process.
 
 Building long term supplier partnerships and drive supplier performance. Involving relevant business partners to identify business needs and opportunities.
 
 
 YOU WILL
 
 
 &bull;	Take responsibility to understand and communicate around the direction of the organization together with expectations and goals for the role.
 
 &bull;	Adapt to a changing environment and challenge existing ways of doing things and use mistakes as opportunities for development and improvement.
 
 &bull;	Focus on what adds value for the customers and find relevant solutions to meet customers' needs.
 
 &bull;	Show IKEA values through behaviors and actions. Establish trustful relationships and be self-aware and understand own impact on others.
 
 &bull;	Collaborate with colleagues across departments and functions in a way that will contribute to a positive and inclusive climate.
 
 &bull;	Take fully responsibility for following and securing the Group Procurement purchase process end-to-end.
 
 &bull;	Responsible for building long term partnerships with Key Suppliers based on shared business model.
 
 &bull;	Responsible for building trusted relationships through IKEA way of doing business, secure compliance of IWAY and Code of Conduct.
 
 &bull;	Responsible for supplier management and supplier performance by professionally challenge suppliers to constantly improve all aspects of supplier performance.
 
 &bull;	Through proactive market monitoring give input about sourcing options, supplier market, market trends and contributing to the development of the category/sourcing plans
 
 &bull;	Act according to IKEA values do business with Fact-based Business Leadership
 
 
 
 TOGETHER AS A TEAM
 
 
 Together with colleagues all over the globe we work to identify and understand all kinds of needs related to IKEA operations. Then, through our sourcing and tendering process, we partner with suppliers to meet those needs innovatively, cost-effectively and with sustainability built in from the start. We provide support all the way through our sales channels, simplifying things and creating happy customers. Our ambition is to develop meaningful and better procurement.
 
 
 WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
 
 
 At IKEA, we value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are committed to providing coworkers with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We encourage individualism and invite you to come join our team and be yourself with us! We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need.
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Flipkart

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 As a Sourcing Manager You Will Be Working On
 
 
 
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 PRM development
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 Supplier Mapping and Supplier Relationship Management
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 Create Supplier database of all potential suppliers for our needs
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 Lead RFQ&rsquo;s, audits and prototyping process to create business case for the shortlisted supplier(s)
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 Responsible to present the final business case proposal, including Risk Assessment / Gap Analysis
 
 
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 and plans to close these actions ensuring supplier start up decisions are taken.
 
 
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 Identify the clusters for supplier base and prioritize clusters - both domestic &amp; international Cost
 
 
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 Management
 
 
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 Responsible to work with Cost Break Down models for all products
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 Responsible to drive cost improvement initiatives and deliver constant savings
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 Benchmark cost data with market to deliver cost improvements
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Strategic Sourcing Consultant [T500-20900]

Corporate Planning & Management - Sourcing Operations - Associate - Bengaluru

Specialist, Strategic Sourcing

Corporate Planning & Management - Sourcing Operations - Associate - Bengaluru

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