Senior Consultant - Procurement

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust a Fortune 500 company is a globally recognized awardwinning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the worlds most successful individuals families and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service expertise and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22000 partners we serve the worlds most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Job role: Senior Consultant Procurement

Location: Bangalore India

Job Summary:

Responsible for leading and managing critical global supply chain management and procurement projects. Provides sourcing process expertise and analytics leads the collection and analysis of data leads pricing discussions & negotiations. Develops overall category sourcing strategies as well as manages the overall supplier relationship(s). Influences and drives improvements of global policies programs and processes.

Major Duties:

1. Responsible for development of sourcing strategy and performing category analytics.
2. Leads and manages RFx (e.g. Request for Proposal Request for Information Request for Quote) process including project management development of RFx negotiations and award process.
3. Responsible for contract review drafting and creation of various agreements including NDAs Master Agreements Statements of Work etc. and leading all aspects of contract & price negotiations and ongoing contract administration.
4. Responsible for maintenance of procurement processes and procedures.
5. Supports and monitors supplier adherence to contracts manage suppliers via supplier activity reporting and business/performance reviews support and conduct supplier scorecards supplier rationalization and demand management opportunities.
6. Manages and supports regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g. OFAC FCPA Spend Analysis Client Relationships).
7. Manages reporting of Procurement performance metrics.
8. Management of supplier fitness including analyzing overall business and financial performance of potential and existing suppliers.
9. Establish and maintain relationship with key partners education on policy/guidelines and resolving related purchasing issues.
10. Utilize and maintain ERP and Contract Management System (ECM) including loading of final agreements.
11. Interacts with business and Partners to formulate and implement strategy and solutions to enhance existing services create new services or improve processes. Identifies impact of changes and processes; facilitates acceptance of change through training and communication. Provides ongoing support for the solution.
12. Serves as technical expert with indepth knowledge in area of procurement and supply chain management with strong knowledge of other areas

Knowledge:

• In depth knowledge of supply chain management and procurement.

• Demonstrated experience in sourcing for indirect categories (e.g. IT).

• Strong analytical sourcing negotiation and communication skills.

• Technically adept with basic application software; proficient in MS Office Suites with advanced Excel skills.

• Experience with ERP system/ Peoplesoft.

• Demonstrated success in time management; superior project management skills attention to detail; thorough and organized.

Experience:

• Bachelors degree in business Supply Chain Management/Finance OR MBA or other advanced degree and a professional Procurement/ Supply Chain Management designation (e.g. CSCP CPM) are a strong plus.

• 12 years experience in Sourcing related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged senior leaders are accessible and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

Wed love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the worlds most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

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Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.