Sutherland
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Manager-StrategicSourcing&Procurement
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“Manager - Strategic Sourcing & Procurement at Sutherland. Skills: Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Vendor Management, Contract Management. Purchase goods, materials, or services. Negotiate goods, materials, or services”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve 10%-12% cost savings year over year
Industry & Context.
Problem solver
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10-12 years purchasing experience, 7-8 years managing procurement, 4-5 years operational experience, Proficiency in PowerPoint, Advanced Excel skills
Nice to Have
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Experience in IT/ITES organizations, Experience in BPM organizations, Experience with Office leases, Experience with Contracting, Experience with Facility development projects, Experience with Janitorial services, Experience with Electro-mechanical services, Experience with Security services, Experience with Transportation services, Experience with Facility redevelopment projects, Experience with Office furniture sourcing, Experience with CAPEX equipment purchases, Experience with HR and Marketing procurement, Experience with Consulting services, Experience with Employee benefits, Experience with Employee gifting programs, Experience with Marketing service contracts
What You'll Do.
Ensure on-time supply
Communicate supply problems
Research areas of opportunity
Develop strategies to improve operational efficiency
Develop strategies to add value
Develop strategies to aid business performance
Work towards continuous improvement
Improve prices and terms with vendors
Review opportunities for business savings
Undertake vendor performance reviews
Ensure contract compliance
Manage performance improvement activities
Ensure professional vendor relationships
Ensure consistent vendor relationships
Ensure compliance with company guidelines
Ensure compliance with purchasing policies
Ensure compliance with procedures
Explore alternate sources for goods
Explore alternate sources for materials
Explore alternate sources for services
Assess commercial proposals
Analyze commercial proposals
Leverage advanced sourcing methodologies
Drive best-value outcomes
Prepare purchase orders
Manage Contract Lifecycle Management process
Draft vendor agreements
Negotiate vendor agreements
Renew vendor agreements
Identify risk in vendor agreements
Monitor compliance in vendor agreements
Research existing vendors
Evaluate existing vendors
Contact vendors to resolve issues
Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders
Negotiate with internal stakeholders
Act as procurement business partner
Participate in budget planning cycles
Provide input on sourcing strategies
Drive initiatives to improve procurement spend
Drive initiatives to improve contract coverage
Drive initiatives to improve catalogs
Meet business demands
Build vendor relationships
Maintain vendor relationships
Manage vendor relationships
Ensure effective vendor communication
Manage purchasing activities for Facilities
Manage purchasing activities for HR
Manage purchasing activities for Marketing
Manage purchasing activities for Finance
Report into Global Leader
Maintain procurement audit readiness
Document sourcing activities
Manage Delegation of Authority compliance
Escalate purchases exceeding threshold levels
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with internal stakeholders; Negotiate with internal stakeholders; Work collaboratively with vendors; Matrix organization reporting
Communication Scope
Vendor communication; Stakeholder communication
Process & Methodology
Contract Lifecycle Management
Full Job Description
Artificial Intelligence. Automation. Cloud engineering. Advanced analytics. For business leaders, these are key factors of success. For us, they’re our core expertise. We work with iconic brands worldwide. We bring them a unique value proposition through market-leading technology and business process excellence. We’ve created over 200 unique inventions under several patents across AI and other critical technologies. Leveraging our advanced products and platforms, we drive digital transformation, optimize critical business operations, reinvent experiences, and pioneer new solutions, all provided through a seamless “as a service” model. For each company, we provide new keys for their businesses, the people they work with, and the customers they serve. We tailor proven and rapid formulas, to fit their unique DNA. We bring together human expertise and artificial intelligence to develop digital chemistry. This unlocks new possibilities, transformative outcomes and enduring relationships. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Purchasing and negotiation of goods, materials, or services in line with specified specifications, costs, quality, and delivery timelines. * Ensure on-time supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations. * Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs wherever possible. * Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance, and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement. * Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with vendors, and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best-practice tools and methods. * Assess and evaluate vendors and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities. * Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all vendor relationships. * Ensure compl
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