Deliver sourcing and procurement engagements focused on strategic cost reduction, sourcing optimization, and procurement transformation.
Lead sourcing initiatives across direct, indirect, and CAPEX procurement, including category management, should-cost modeling, procure-to-pay (P2P) transformation, and spend management.
Identify, evaluate, and prioritize sourcing opportunities through spend analysis, market research, and supplier assessments.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive business value.
Execute strategic cost reduction, zero-based budgeting, and operational value transformation initiatives.
Support business development activities, including proposal development, client presentations, staffing, asset development, and knowledge sharing.
Address strategic and operational supply chain challenges related to sourcing and procurement.
Conduct technology assessments and value analyses to identify opportunities for client value creation.
Lead problem definition, issue analysis, and workplan development using structured problem-solving methodologies.
Develop and implement sourcing strategies, including category management, supplier negotiations, reverse auctions, supplier relationship management, and contract management.
Analyze large datasets to generate insights and recommend solutions for supply chain and procurement challenges.
Gather and analyze client procurement data, including spend and financial information.
Develop supplier market intelligence, pricing benchmarks, and market analyses.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, sourcing processes, and governance standards.Identify and maximize addressable spend across procurement categories.
Requirements:
3 years of progressive industry and/or consulting experience in related industry: preferably in Automotive, IT/High-tech, Industrial/Consumer Goods, Banking and Finance, Retail/General Merchandising Store (GMS), Logistics Services
Ability to define and execute end-to-end sourcing and procurement processes including category management and procurement analytics, supplier management, sourcing, contracts & order/goods receipt/invoice management
Strong technical understanding of factors driving pricing and possess experience in direct negotiations with suppliers.
Excellent data analytics, data interpretation and insights finding skills
Strong problem-solving skills, ability to think on their feet and able to develop creative solutions
Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skill
Cross-cultural competence with an ability to thrive in a dynamic environment
Demonstrate strong ability to interpret business case solutions into quantifiable customer values.
Should be diplomatic, flexible, and have a good team approach.
Demonstrate a strong track record of solving complex business issues and delivering client satisfaction.
