Primary Responsibilities :
Process Management and Documentation
- Understand and document the end-to-end sourcing and RFx procurement lifecycle.
- Create process flowcharts and workflow maps to capture and improve procurement processes.
- Maintain version control, audit readiness, and compliance documentation for all processes.
- Support release management for process documentation and updates.
- Conduct training sessions and refreshers for procurement teams.
- Formulate strategies to move up the value chain and enhance engagement profitability.
- Collaborate effectively with stakeholders and management to ensure operational efficiency.
Policies, Procedures, and Program Management
Participate in procurement policy reviews and recommend process improvements.Communicate procurement strategies, policies, and compliance guidelines to stakeholders.Identify and escalate service-impacting issues promptly to management.Category Management and Sourcing Execution
Lead sourcing initiatives and strategic planning aligned with category strategy and business objectives.Analyze and cleanse spend data to identify sourcing and cost optimization opportunities.Finalize business requirements and budgets in collaboration with stakeholders.Evaluate market trends, supplier capabilities, and risk factors to support sourcing decisions.Document sourcing processes and maintain all compliance and audit records.Sourcing Execution
Lead and manage RFx events for medium-complexity categories.Develop and manage RFx documentation, bid processes, and supplier communications.Evaluate supplier proposals, conduct scoring and analysis, and recommend preferred suppliers.Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and contracts with suppliers.Support NDA / CDA creation, legal coordination, and contract award communications.Contract and Compliance Administration
Enter finalized contracts into contract management tools and maintain up-to-date records.Support contract implementation, communication, and change management activities.Ensure contracts align with corporate policies and compliance standards.Category Buying Desk and Tactical Execution
Execute low-clip tactical buys and localized sourcing events.Provide supplier lists and specification feedback to requesters.Maintain savings tracking, procurement dashboards, and reporting mechanisms.Cost Modeling and Supplier Performance Management
Develop should-cost models for strategic categories.Create and manage supplier scorecards and conduct financial health analyses.Lead supplier performance reviews and quarterly business reviews (QBRs).Support supplier identification and market intelligence initiatives of varying complexity.Other Middle Office Activities
Gather market intelligence, sustainability (ESG), and supplier data.Support dashboard and reporting tools (SAP, Power BI, Sievo).Assist in master data updates, vendor record management, and process digitalization initiatives.Contribute to continuous improvement and automation projects.Skills Required
Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, supplier negotiation , Category Management