Director Global Procurement

HCL Technologies Limited; Dadri; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited is seeking a ROW Regional Procurement Contingent Labor Sourcing & Category Management Lead to drive end-to-end procurement for contingent labor across EMEA, APAC and India. The role focuses on developing regional category strategies, delivering cost savings and ensuring supplier performance.

Responsibilities include leading a team, negotiating contracts, managing RFx processes, and collaborating with Recruiting, Finance, Legal, Sales & Delivery to align with

Qualifications

• 7-10 years Procurement experience across the ROW managing and delivering contingent labor category sourcing/buying services, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier relationship management.
• Advanced knowledge of the contingent labor marketplace (e.g. suppliers, rates, labor laws, technology, rate benchmarking tools)
• Exposure to contract laws, negotiation, market dynamics, commercial strategy, strategic sourcing, contract management and supply relationship management
• Strong communication skills and drive desired results within the organization
• Excellent people management skills; Proficient in verbal communication, writing, time management, organizational and presentation skills
• Ability to interact and influence at all levels
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
• Exceptionally strong work ethic displaying a mature, professional, service-oriented attitude with an ability to adjust quickly to change
• Motivated, self-starter and achievement oriented
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships / partnerships (internal and external), and ability to influence and drive change
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Bachelor’s Degree required, Advance degree and/or Contingent Labor certification a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead regional contingent labor sourcing and category management across multiple regions.
• Set team targets, monitor performance, and report progress to leadership.
• Analyze spend, identify savings, and drive contract improvements.
• Develop and execute category strategies with Recruiting, Finance, Legal, Sales & Delivery.
• Lead RFx processes and contract negotiations with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure contract compliance.
• Engage stakeholders to align procurement with business goals.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Category Management

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Spend Analysis

Leadership

Communication

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced degree

Contingent Labor certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract Negotiation Tools

Job description

ROW Regional Procurement Contingent Labor Sourcing & Category Management Lead

Role Summary

• Deliver Sourcing and Category Management for the Contingent Labor category in the EMEA, APAC, and India regions.
• Support development and execution regional category strategy and plan
• Provide category thought leadership, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Manage team member activities including setting individual targets, team targets and performance monitoring
• Analyze spend, identify opportunities and deliver programs that generate cost savings, contract improvements and risk mitigation
• Develop and execute category strategies and plans in concert with the other functional teams (Recruiting, Finance, Legal, Sales & Delivery Teams)
• Provide thought leadership and promote knowledge sharing process across all regions
• Provide support to sales & delivery teams in responding to RFPs for procurement of Temp Labor.
• Obtain support and agreement for procurement strategies from key stakeholders to ensure optimal compliance.
• Work with internal HCL stakeholders to identify and support their need for filling contingent labor roles
• Initiate and manage Rfx’s (RFQ’s, RFI’s and RFP’s) related to contract labor
• Contract negotiation and implementation
• Define and manage key supplier relationships to deliver improvement in performance, cost, service and quality. Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management program.
• Measure supplier performance against contractual and service delivery targets as needed.
• Lead supplier review meetings with business stakeholders and suppliers to assess supplier performance and contract compliance and take corrective action as required. Promote vendor capabilities within the organization. Provide official communication to suppliers as necessary.
• Negotiate Savings and best possible commercials across the contingent labor category. Track and report savings.
• Establish and report on measurable performance metrics for all procurement activities including supplier performance, payment terms, contractual terms, savings, and spend under management
• Establish and develop relationships with all key stakeholders: suppliers, internal customers; engaging with internal recruitment team, procurement, payables and other business stakeholders.
• Assist in providing procurement solutions to our clients
• Drive value added activities by implementing innovative strategies that both support and align with the organization’s priorities and goals

Key Skills/Experience:

• 7-10 years Procurement experience across the ROW managing and delivering contingent labor category sourcing/buying services, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier relationship management.
• Advanced knowledge of the contingent labor marketplace (e.g. suppliers, rates, labor laws, technology, rate benchmarking tools)
• Exposure to contract laws, negotiation, market dynamics, commercial strategy, strategic sourcing, contract management and supply relationship management
• Strong communication skills and drive desired results within the organization
• Excellent people management skills; Proficient in verbal communication, writing, time management, organizational and presentation skills
• Ability to interact and influence at all levels
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
• Exceptionally strong work ethic displaying a mature, professional, service-oriented attitude with an ability to adjust quickly to change
• Motivated, self-starter and achievement oriented
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships / partnerships (internal and external), and ability to influence and drive change
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Bachelor’s Degree required, Advance degree and/or Contingent Labor certification a plus