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Strategic Sourcing Lead - Marketing Category @ GEP

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 Strategic Sourcing Lead - Marketing Category

Job Description

Role & responsibilities:

As a Sourcing Lead in the Knowledge Services team, you will be responsible for leading End-To-End projects covering various activities across Procurement & Sourcing. Also, be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across categories/sub-categories. The individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, supply chain, and vendor management, to identify and engage with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and optimize sourcing

processes. Should be a strategic thinker with exceptional negotiation and communication skills.


Preferred candidate profile:

  • Minimum 5-8 years of relevant sourcing & procurement experience Agile, flexible and inclination to learn.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
  • Change Management skills: Effective influencer who can make persuasive arguments.
  • Good soft skills & Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
  • Excellent communicationwritten and verbal. Effective influencer who can make persuasive arguments and has worked with stakeholders and suppliers from NA & EMEA region.
  • Prior experience in a client facing role is necessary, should have an eye to detail to be able to work towards increasing efficiency.
  • Team player, high motivation, positive, can-do attitude, flexibility and adaptable to changing situations.
  • Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and Analytical mindset with the ability to gather and analyze data, identify trends, and generate actionable insights for process improvement.
  • Sound & in-depth knowledge and experience of procurement and familiarity with sourcing tools and technologies, such as e-sourcing platforms, supplier management systems, and contract management software.
  • Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, supplier evaluation and selection processes, contract negotiation, and supplier performance & risk management.
  • Prior experience in tactical & strategic sourcing, contract negotiations and purchasing processes.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage workload & multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience in ERP/P2P tools.
  • Familiarity with industry regulations, compliance standards, and market trends
  • Ability to provide guidance and mentorship to junior analysts.
  • People Management (Team of 2 to 5) is an advantage.
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other relevant software applications.

Perks and benefits:

Compaby benefits, relocation pacakage, pick and drop facility etc.

Job Classification

Industry: BPM / BPO
Functional Area / Department: Procurement & Supply Chain,
Role Category: Procurement & Purchase
Role: Buyer / Senior Buyer
Employement Type: Full time

Contact Details:

Company: GEP
Location(s): Mumbai

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Keyskills:   E-Auctions Spend Analysis Procurement Strategic Sourcing Sourcing Strategy RFX Global Sourcing Indirect Sourcing Contract Negotiations

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