About the role
1. Purchase Request (PR) Management
- Review and validate Purchase Requests (PRs) for completeness, compliance, and correct categorization
- Validate pricing, supplier alignment, and contract availability
- Identify sourcing requirements and initiate RFx where applicable
- Resolve discrepancies between PRs, quotations, and contract terms
- Engage stakeholders to correct errors and ensure readiness for sourcing
- Ensure adherence to procurement policies and preferred supplier base
2. Tactical Sourcing & RFx Execution
- Execute end-to-end sourcing events (RFI, RFQ, RFP) aligned with category strategies
- Identify and shortlist suppliers based on defined criteria and category alignment
- Conduct market analysis, supplier research, and benchmarking
- Develop commercial and technical evaluation models
- Manage supplier communications and clarifications during sourcing events
- Support evaluation, supplier selection, and award recommendations
- Ensure alignment with cost, quality, risk, and compliance objectives
3. Commercial Evaluation & Negotiation Support
- Perform cost analysis and benchmarking across supplier bids
- Support commercial negotiations (pricing, payment terms, contractual terms)
- Drive alignment between stakeholders and suppliers on commercial outcomes
- Prepare sourcing recommendations and business cases for approvals
4. Catalogue Enablement & Spend Optimization
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Identify catalogue opportunities based on spend patterns and recurring demand
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Drive standardization and compliance through catalogue adoption
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Collaborate with stakeholders and suppliers to define catalogue scope and content
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Support catalogue creation, validation, testing, and system enablement
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Ensure alignment with preferred supplier strategy and procurement policies
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7-10 years of experience in procurement / sourcing
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Strong experience across tactical sourcing and contract lifecycle management
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Exposure to RFx tools and e-sourcing platforms
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Experience in indirect procurement categories preferred
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Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability
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Deep understanding of sourcing and contracting processes
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Ability to manage high-volume, multi-project environment
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Stakeholder management and influencing skills
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Power Platform knowledge is an advantage
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Precise and Quality oriented
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Good interpersonal skills
5. Contract Lifecycle Management
- Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle including:
- NDA initiation and execution
- Contract drafting, amendments, renewals, and extensions
- Commercial and contractual negotiations
- Coordinate with Legal, Finance, and stakeholders for inputs and approvals
- Manage contract redlining, version control, and execution
- Ensure proper documentation, storage, and audit readiness
- Track contract validity, expiry, and renewal timelines
6. Supplier Onboarding & Vendor Management Support
- Support supplier onboarding, qualification, and due diligence processes
- Coordinate supplier data collection, validation, and onboarding workflows
- Facilitate supplier risk assessments and evaluation processes
- Support supplier performance tracking and issue resolution
- Act as coordination point between suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Ensure accuracy of supplier master data in collaboration with relevant teams
7. E-Sourcing & Auction Support
- Support RFx and e-auction activities including:
- Event setup and configuration
- Supplier onboarding and communication
- Response tracking and consolidation
- Prepare bid comparison summaries and sourcing reports
- Support auction execution and documentation of results
- Ensure proper closure and documentation of sourcing events
8. Contract Operations & Compliance Support
- Manage NDA administration, contract documentation, and repository updates
- Coordinate approval workflows (LOA) and track approval status
- Ensure completeness and accuracy of contract records in systems
- Monitor contract timelines and trigger renewal processes
- Maintain compliance with procurement processes and audit requirements
9. Stakeholder & Demand Management
- Act as key interface for business stakeholders and GCMs
- Manage sourcing demand pipeline and prioritize activities
- Ensure clear scoping, timelines, and expectations for each request
- Provide proactive updates and manage escalations effectively
10. Performance Management & Continuous Improvement
- Track sourcing performance metrics:
- Lead time
- SLA adherence
- Quality/accuracy
- Identify bottlenecks and drive process improvements
- Standardize sourcing templates, processes, and tools
- Support digital and automation initiatives (including AI use cases)
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