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Summary of the role:
To provide analytical operational and administrative support to global indirect procurement Category Managers. This offshore role is embedded within the global sourcing support model and is responsible for aiding the development and execution of sourcing strategies RFx activities savings tracking and supplier management across categories.
About the role:
Key Results:
Support delivery of annual GSS team and individual savings targets
Timely and accurate project and savings tracking in GSS systems
Accurate analysis and reporting on spend supplier proposals market trends and rate comparisons
Maintain compliance with sourcing policies and contracting processes
Maintain or reduce global supplier counts
Build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders and category teams
Additional Information and Key Metrics:
Track and Measure progress against defined metrics
Build and maintain relationships with key business partners
Deliver against cost savings targets
Accountable for delivery of smoothly run sourcing projects using various sourcing levers including RFx and/or eAuction as per scenario and drive cost savings
Key Responsibilities:
Partner with Category Managers and regional leads to execute global and regional category strategies
Support sourcing execution including RFx creation bid analysis supplier communication and contract coordination
Perform cost benchmarking scenario analysis and support negotiation strategies
Monitor and report on category KPIs cost savings and sourcing pipeline
Maintain project timelines status tracking and provide updates to category and sourcing leaders
Ensure accuracy of savings compliance and supplier data in internal systems
Develop executive-level summaries that provide insights and recommendations from sourcing analysis
Leverage sourcing tools including e-auctions spend analytics and project tracking platforms
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure sourcing process alignment and issue resolution.
Data Analysis and Reporting: Gather evaluate and draw conclusions from a range of data sources
Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and savings achievements.
Easily make connections among previously unrelated notions findings or data points
Proactive in sharing anomalies or key data points
Adapt reporting output to ensure audience relevance
Effectively explain & understand reporting outputs
Develop effective executive summaries highlighting implications of information
Manage the project plan lead ongoing internal and external communication and escalate as necessary.
Build and maintain cross-functional stakeholder relationships
Utilization of Sourcing Tools:
Deliver Savings reporting and status updates to category managers stakeholder and leadership as necessary
Track and measure personal and team Projects in GSS PM tool
Leverage critical sourcing technology in the sourcing process
About you:
5 years of procurement experience preferably with focus on indirect spend categories such as IT Marketing Facilities HR or Professional Services.
Strong analytical skills able to synthesize data and generate actionable insights
Excellent Excel skills and experience with spend analysis and cost modeling
Excellent negotiation abilities both verbal and non-verbal with third party vendors
Experience with sourcing tools (RFx platforms e-auctions contract management systems)
Detail-oriented and organized with ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to form effective working relationships across geographies and functions
Negotiation exposure and understanding of contract value drivers
Solid business judgement including the ability to anticipate the impact of decisions & initiatives
Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working in dynamic fast paced environment.
Manage cross-functional communications and coordination to achieve project objectives.
Key partners & Interaction:
Internal: Cross-functional stakeholders (business finance and legal) Global GSS team
External (if applicable): Indirect Supplier Base (supporting communication documentation and execution of category strategy)
Benefits:
We put a lot of thought into our programs to provide you with a benefits package that matters. Whether it is for medical care taking time off improving your health or planning for retirement weve got you covered.
Heres a small snapshot:
Complimentary preventive health check-up for you & your spouse
OPD coverage
Best in class leave plan including paternity & family care leaves
Counselling sessions to prioritize mental well-being
Exclusive discount vouchers on Levis products
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to empowering individuals from all walks of life to achieve their professional goals with us regardless of race religion gender gender identity pregnancy disability sexual orientation age national origin citizenship status or genetic information. We actively seek and encourage applications from diverse candidates including those with disabilities and offer accommodations throughout the selection process upon request.
To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyones perspectives and experience we never discriminate based on race religion national origin gender identity or expression sexual orientation age or marital veteran or disability status.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Full-Time