Senior Lead - Strategic Procurement & Sourcing - IT

Title - Senior Sourcing Leader

Location - Bengaluru

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing Leadership:

- Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies to meet business requirements and drive cost savings.

- Provide leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams on sourcing strategies and supplier management.

- Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement business strategies.

Category Management:

- Develop and manage category strategies across multiple commodities.

- Analyze market trends and provide recommendations for category optimization.

- Collaborate with suppliers to develop and implement category-specific solutions.

Supplier Relationship Management:

- Develop and manage complex supplier relationships, including negotiation of contracts and resolution of issues.

- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including vendor non-performance and compliance issues.

- Collaborate with suppliers to develop and implement quality and performance improvement plans.

Talent Development and Management:

- Lead and manage a team of sourcing professionals, including training and development, performance management, and career growth opportunities.

- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the sourcing function.

Stakeholder Management:

- Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, including procurement, operations, and finance.

- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and develop sourcing strategies.

- Provide regular updates and reporting on sourcing activities and results.

- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.

- Minimum 15 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.

- Proven track record of driving business growth and improving supplier performance.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to analyze complex data and develop recommendations.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

- Experience with contract management and negotiation, including development and implementation of contracts.

- Leadership experience, with ability to manage and develop a team of sourcing professionals.