Senior Manager – Sourcing Desk Procurement

Job Description

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., (ACT) is a global Fortune 200 company & a leader in the convenience store & fuel space with over 16,800 stores globally. It has footprint across 31 countries & territories. At the Circle K Business Centre in India (ACT company), we are #OneTeam, leveraging Transformation and Operations together to strengthen our global capabilities. Our Global Procurement Centre of Excellence, set-up in Gurugram (India) aims to build a world class team that will focus on solving our global procurement challenges every day, in terms of operations as well as transformation requirements.

About the role

The Sourcing Desk Manager will lead a team of sourcing specialists to deliver best-in-class procurement support across IT, Real Estate, Facilities Management (FM) Operations, and Marketing. Acting as a central sourcing hub, this role partners with global category teams and regional stakeholders to ensure compliance, cost optimisation, and strategic alignment with organisational objectives.

Roles & Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor a team of sourcing specialists, fostering a high-performance culture

• Allocate resources effectively to support multiple business functions and priorities

• Drive capability development and continuous improvement within the sourcing desk

Sourcing Desk Operations

• Oversee execution of sourcing activities across IT, Real Estate, FM Operations, and Marketing

• Ensure adherence to global sourcing policies, governance frameworks, and compliance standards

• Act as the primary liaison between regional stakeholders and global category teams

Strategic Collaboration

• Partner with global category managers to align local sourcing initiatives with global strategies

• Support category planning and provide market intelligence to inform decision-making

• Facilitate stakeholder engagement to ensure sourcing solutions meet business needs

Process Excellence & Transformation

• Champion process optimisation and digital enablement within the sourcing desk

• Implement best practices in sourcing, supplier management, and contract governance

• Drive adoption of procurement tools and analytics for enhanced visibility and efficiency

Performance & Reporting

• Monitor sourcing KPIs, savings delivery, and compliance metrics

• Provide regular reporting to leadership on desk performance and value creation

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and risk mitigation across supported categories

Job Requirements

• 14+ Years of Experience in Procurement & Sourcing

• 7+ Years People leadership experience

• Team leadership, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration

• Strategic sourcing, negotiation, and contract management

• Analytical and reporting skills (Excel, Power BI)

• Excellent communication and influencing skills

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to shape the future of our global real estate strategy

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment

• Professional development and growth opportunities

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