Associate sourcing specialist

Randstad; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is partnering with a multinational client in Chennai to hire an Associate Sourcing Specialist on a 1-year contract. The role focuses on supporting strategic sourcing activities, market analysis, and supplier relationship management to strengthen cost position and supply security.

The candidate will participate in negotiations, execution and implementation of commercial agreements, while aligning sourcing strategies with business needs and governance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering.
• Entry level to professional career progression.

Responsibilities

• Supports a portfolio of products or services to improve cost position and supply security.
• Assists negotiation, execution and implementation of commercial agreements.
• Conducts strategic sourcing projects including market analysis and strategy development.
• Collaborates with functional partners to align sourcing strategies with business needs.
• Manages supplier relationships and monitors performance against KPIs.
• Ensures governance and compliance of work processes.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Business or Engineering)

Job description

Hiring for our MNC Client on Contract basis

Job Role: Associate Sourcing Specialist

Role & responsibilities

Duties, projects, tasks, and activities you would be responsible for in this role

• Supports a portfolio of products or services to improve Dow's cost position and supply security in the market through application of the strategic sourcing process


• Supports the negotiation, execution and implementation of commercial agreements and related work processes in accordance with the strategies within the commercial area and or geography


• Conduct Strategic Sourcing Projects including market analysis and the development of short and mid-term strategies


• Work with functional and business partners to understand business requirements and align sourcing strategy and implementation plans


• Manage Supplier Relationships including the commercial relationship


• Monitor supplier performance against key performance indicators


• Understand and practice appropriate work process governance and compliance

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree (Business or Engineering).Requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within a job discipline.


• Performs routine assignments using existing procedures.Receives instruction, guidance and direction from more senior level roles.Entry level to a professional career progression.

Contract Duration: 1 Year(extendable)