Sourcing Excellence

Description :

As the Sourcing Excellence Lead – IN, you will play a pivotal role in driving Sourcing Excellence initiatives and projects within India and APAC, as part of the Global Sourcing Excellence Organization. You will be responsible for maintaining a best-in-class sourcing practice by applying advanced sourcing processes, techniques, tools, and practices.

Your tasks :

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Global Head Sourcing Excellence on strategic decisions, organizational priorities, and operational challenges.
• Analyze data and trends to provide insights, support decision-making, and develop action plans.
• Participate in executive meetings, track key performance metrics, and ensure follow-up on critical initiatives.
• Lead and manage cross-functional projects and initiatives from inception through execution, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Establish project scopes, timelines, resource allocation, and KPIs for measuring project success.
• Facilitate regular progress reviews, identify roadblocks, and coordinate resources to maintain project momentum.
• Identify areas for process optimization, standardization, and improved workflow across various departments.
• Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and operational effectiveness.
• Oversee the creation and management of dashboards, reports, and other tools for monitoring performance and accountability.
• Prepare presentations, briefing materials, and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Leading Regional Sourcing Excellence Initiatives :
• Analyze existing sourcing processes with a focus on supply chain and procurement inefficiencies, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Design and implement optimized sourcing processes that align with global standards and regional supply chain needs.
• Process Improvement and Automation :
• Utilize prompt engineering skills to enhance the automation and efficiency of sourcing and procurement processes.
• Ensure that new processes deliver measurable benefits, such as cost reductions, improved efficiency, and enhanced sourcing outcomes.
• Collaboration and Change Management :
• Collaborate with Regional Management teams, including Supply Chain and Procurement Leads, to address deficiencies in sourcing practices.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams to drive the adoption of new sourcing processes, tools, and techniques.
• Develop and execute change management strategies to support the successful implementation of new processes.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting :
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the effectiveness of sourcing and procurement processes.
• Regularly report on process performance to Global Sourcing Excellence leadership.
• Training and Development :
• Provide training and support to sourcing and procurement teams on new processes, tools, and prompt engineering techniques.
• Conduct onboarding sessions for new sourcers and procurement specialists, ensuring they are familiar with the company’s sourcing methodologies and tools.
• Risk Management and Compliance :
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with sourcing activities to ensure compliance with regulatory and client standards.
• Ensure that sourcing and procurement teams adhere to the company’s internal controls and standards.
• Global Sourcing Excellence Initiatives :
• Co-design and lead the implementation of global Sourcing Excellence initiatives, with a strong emphasis on procurement best practices.
• Ensure that the company’s Sourcing Community operates according to the latest Target Operating Model (TOM), including clear roles, team setups, and communication strategies.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including the Regional CEO EMEA, Regional Client Account Managers, and Global Sourcing Leads, to drive sourcing and procurement excellence initiatives.

What we expect :

A curious mindset and willingness to learn new ways of working