IT Business Partner For Sourcing, Procurement and Supply Chain

Naukri Assist; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Naukri Assist is seeking a procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing initiatives in Bengaluru. You will develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimize procurement processes, aiming to reduce costs while enhancing supply chain efficiency.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and leverage automation tools like Ariba and Coupa to identify opportunities for digital transformation in procurement operations.

Qualifications

• 4–10 years of experience in procurement or related field with strategic sourcing expertise.
• Experience with automation platforms (Ariba, Coupa) for spend management.
• Proven track record of delivering cost savings via sourcing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies to optimize procurement processes, reduce costs, and improve supply chain efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for digital transformation in procurement operations, leveraging automation tools and technologies.
• Design and execute category management plans to drive cost savings, quality improvements, and process enhancements across multiple categories.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and supplier performance data to inform strategic decisions on contract negotiations, renewals, or terminations.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Procurement

Tools

Ariba

Coupa

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies to optimize procurement processes, reduce costs, and improve supply chain efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for digital transformation in procurement operations, leveraging automation tools and technologies.
• Design and execute category management plans to drive cost savings, quality improvements, and process enhancements across multiple categories.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and supplier performance data to inform strategic decisions on contract negotiations, renewals, or terminations.

Job Requirements

• 4-10 years of experience in procurement or a related field with expertise in strategic sourcing.
• Strong understanding of automation technologies such as Ariba or Coupa; ability to leverage these platforms for efficient spend management.
• Proven track record of developing effective sourcing strategies that deliver significant cost savings without compromising quality or service levels.