Sourcing Specialist

Job Responsibilities :

• Understand full requirements from PR requester / user, including scope of work or material / service specifications.
• Float RFQs via AI-enabled Fair market portal (or procurement tools like Ariba) to relevant suppliers, ensuring award within desired turnaround time (TAT).
• Deliver cost reductions and cost avoidance through effective sourcing.
• Maintain active communication with stakeholders and suppliers, fostering collaborative relationships.
• Establish and utilize a site support network (planners, schedulers) for timely acquisition of site-managed materials / services.
• Act as an indirect procurement contact for urgent orders within DOA limits.
• Ensure clear two-way communication with stakeholders across multiple global sites to fully understand requirements.
• Adhere strictly to procurement strategy for maximum cost effectiveness on a country / regional level.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for SAP procurement processes and systems, especially Ariba.
• Support vendor communication and process compliance (PO, invoicing).
• Facilitate alternative sourcing for obsolete materials / vendors.
• Manage vendor extensions to other company codes and new vendor onboarding in SAP.
• Facilitate vendor updates for banking, tax, contact details, and PO email routing.
• Drive continuous improvement and track S2C KPIs such as vendor engagement, TAT delays, contract utilization.
• Support governance of S2C policies and category strategy compliance.

Education & Experience :

Competencies :

Skills Required

Sourcing, Procurement, Excel, Sap Ecc, Ariba, Sap Erp