Productivity & Operational Excellence : Procurement Services

Job Title : Productivity & Operational Excellence : Procurement Services

Location : Plot 8A, RMZ Centennial, Kundalahalli Main Road, Whitefield, Bangalore, India

Employment : Full-time

Role Overview

This role focuses on productivity, operational excellence, and procurement efficiency . The candidate will drive cost savings, improve processes, and ensure KPIs are met.

Ideal Candidate : Strategic thinker, process optimizer, cost-conscious, data-driven, collaborative.

Key Responsibilities

Tools & Dashboards

Master all systems, tools, and dashboards used in procurement / planning operations.

Provide data-driven insights for stakeholders.

Train internal teams on tools and dashboards.

Planning & Procurement Operations

Manage day-to-day procurement and planning processes.

Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline operations.

Resolve process bottlenecks.

Cost Optimization

Drive quarter-over-quarter price reductions .

Analyze market trends and supplier performance.

Identify savings opportunities and implement operational improvements.

Support projects targeting cost reduction.

Purchase Order (PO) Management

Identify POs with reduced demand and cancel where applicable.

Optimize inventory and reduce unnecessary spend.

Supply Risk Management

Identify and mitigate supply chain risks (vendor delays, capacity issues).

Develop contingency plans to ensure continuity.

KPI Monitoring

Track KPIs and close performance gaps.

Implement corrective actions for underperforming areas.

Operational Excellence

Identify process improvement opportunities.

Lead / collaborate on projects enhancing efficiency.

Share successful strategies across teams for cross-deployment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education : Bachelors in business Admin, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience : 6–8+ years in operations management, procurement, or supply chain
• Skills :
• Strong procurement & planning knowledge
• Operational excellence methodologies
• Data analysis & dashboard / reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel)
• Proven cost-saving track record
• Problem-solving and process optimization
• Excellent collaboration and communication
• Detail-oriented with result-focused mindset

Summary

This role is operations management, procurement expertise, and process improvement , with a strong emphasis on cost optimization, KPI management, and operational excellence . It is suitable for someone with a mix of analytical, strategic, and hands-on operational skills.

If you meet the qualifications and are seeking a dynamic opportunity in procurement with global exposure, we encourage you to share your updated resume with us at Siddharth.Sankpal@wns.com & Siddhi.Chavan@wns.com.

Please use " Productivity & Operational Excellence : Procurement Services " as the subject line of your email.

Please note : Communication via email only; no calls or WhatsApp.