About this role
Responsibilities & Key Deliverables
Strategy and Development
- Market survey to identify and develop vendor ecosystem across services categories
- Data analysis to identify insights to drive cost reduction
General and Task Management
- Manage relationships and negotiate with key domestic suppliers
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure suppliers meet program milestones, deliver services on time and with quality, and implement cost-saving opportunities
- Manage and resolve supply chain issues for critical services
- Negotiate contract terms with key suppliers to ensure value for money, quality standards, and delivery terms, with technical and operational input from stakeholders as needed.
- Develop negotiation strategies and finalize deals with optimal terms.
Experience
- 6+ yrs. experience in Strategic Sourcing – Preferably General Services/Professional Services
Industry Preferred
Qualifications
Bachelors in any discipline
MBA - Preferred
Note: Tier I and Tier II institutes only
General Requirements
Functional Competencies;
Sourcing, negotiation, relationship management of key suppliers, critical thinking, envisioning & understanding services sourcing
Individual Competencies
Strong business acumen, strategic foresight, analytical, interpersonal & influencing skills, and business communication.