Sourcing Professional
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Sourcing Professional E2E Procurement Categories (Marketing Corporate Services IT)
Job Location: Bangalore - Manyata Tech Park G2
Experience Level: 5 10 years
Job Description:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sourcing Professional to lead end-to-end sourcing activities across key indirect categories including Marketing Corporate Services and Information Technology (Hardware Software and Services). The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the full procurement lifecycle from requirement gathering with stakeholders to PO release ensuring strategic alignment compliance and cost optimization.
IBM on Randstad roles
Shift is North America Timing - 6:30 pm to 3:30 am
End to End Sourcing experience
Starting from Requestion to PO
E-auction and bidding
Key Responsibilities:
E2E Sourcing Ownership: Manage the complete sourcing process from business requirement intake through supplier selection negotiation contracting and PO issuance.
Category Expertise: Lead sourcing initiatives across Marketing Corporate Services and IT (hardware/software/services).
Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with internal stakeholders to understand business needs provide sourcing guidance and drive alignment.
Competitive Sourcing Events: Conduct 3-bid-and-buy processes RFx e-auctions and other competitive sourcing events as required.
Supplier Negotiation: Negotiate commercial terms pricing and value-adds to deliver optimal outcomes.
Contracting: Review draft and finalize contracts in collaboration with legal and risk teams. Ensure contracts meet compliance quality and business requirements.
Cost and Risk Optimization: Analyze spend identify saving opportunities and implement sourcing strategies that mitigate risk and maximize value.
Compliance and Governance: Ensure adherence to internal procurement policies controls and regulatory requirements.
Market Intelligence: Stay updated on market trends and supplier landscape for assigned categories.
Key Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in business Supply Chain Procurement or related field (MBA preferred).
5 10 years of hands-on sourcing/procurement experience with large spend and complex categories.
Proven expertise in Marketing Corporate Services or IT sourcing.
Strong knowledge of procurement processes contract lifecycle management and sourcing methodologies.
Experience with E-Sourcing tools (Fieldglass Ariba Coupa etc. preferred).
Excellent communication stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
Ability to operate in a fast-paced matrixed global environment.
Nice to Have:
Experience in managing global sourcing initiatives.
Knowledge of procurement analytics or category strategy development.
Certification in procurement/supply chain (e.g. CIPS CPSM).
Experience working in global sourcing environments or matrix organizations.
Employment Type
Full-time
