Procurement Operations Sourcing

Quess IT Solutions; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Quess IT Solutions is seeking a Global Procurement Operations Sourcing Associate in Bengaluru, India. The role provides end-to-end technical and operational support for sourcing events within the SAP Ariba platform and partners with Global Category Leaders and stakeholders to ensure data integrity and efficiency.

The candidate will lead sub-threshold sourcing events from initiation to award, configure RFI/RFP/eAuction events, manage supplier onboarding and bid communications, and support

Qualifications

• Experience in Procurement Operations or Sourcing Support.
• Ability to lead sub-threshold sourcing events from initiation to award.
• Strong experience with SAP Ariba and e-sourcing configurations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing events below Global Category Threshold.
• Configure RFI, RFP, and eAuction events in SAP Ariba.
• Manage supplier onboarding, onboarding data accuracy, and bid communications.

Skills

Sourcing support

English communication

Vendor enablement

Data translation

Analytical ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Law

Tools

SAP Ariba

MS Excel

DocuSign

Job description

Overview :

The Global Procurement Operations Sourcing Associate provides end-to-end technical and operational support for sourcing events within the Elanco Sourcing Platform (SAP Ariba). This role acts as a functional partner to Global Category Leaders and Business Stakeholders, ensuring high data integrity and operational efficiency. In addition to providing technical support for large-scale projects, this role will lead and execute sourcing events that fall below the Global Category Threshold, providing full-cycle management for business-driven requirements from initiation to award.

Role & responsibilities :

1. Sourcing Event Leadership & Execution :

• Sub-Threshold Leadership:Lead and execute end-to-end sourcing events for requirements falling below the Global Category Threshold, managing the process from requirement gathering to supplier selection.
• Technical Configuration:Execute the setup of RFI, RFP, and eAuction events in SAP Ariba, ensuring all line items, specifications, and bidding rules are correctly configured.
• Event Monitoring:Actively manage live sourcing events, including the Q&A board and supplier communications, to ensure a competitive and transparent process.
• Bid Tabulation:Download and organize supplier responses into standardized comparison templates, providing clean, actionable data sets for business decision-making.

2. Supplier Onboarding & Technical Support :

• Vendor Enablement:Lead the registration and Ariba Network enablement for new suppliers, ensuring they are fully onboarded and ready to participate in events within established SLAs.
• Technical Help Desk:Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers, troubleshooting portal access issues and providing "how-to" guidance for bid submissions.
• Master Data Maintenance:Manage Data Master Requests (DMR) for vendor updates, ensuring bank details, addresses, and tax classifications are accurate in the system.

3. Pre-Sourcing Intelligence & Compliance :

• Risk & Market Research:Support the pre-sourcing phase by pulling initial supplier risk reports (Moodys/ITNX) and market intelligence data (Beroe) to inform sourcing strategies.
• Document Governance:Coordinate the execution of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and ensure all final awarded contracts and bid documents are correctly uploaded into Malbek.
• Signature Coordination:Manage the DocuSign process for sourcing-related documents, ensuring all internal and external signatures are captured efficiently.

Preferred candidate profile :

• Experience: 24 yearsof experience in Procurement Operations, Sourcing Support, or a similar administrative/systems role.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in SAP Ariba - Must(E-Sourcing (Must)& Buying) and SAP ERP is highly preferred. Strong Microsoft Excel skills (v-lookups, pivot tables) are essential.
• RPF – Mustand RFI - Optional
• Analytical Ability: Strong ability to organize and "translate" technical system data into clear, actionable formats for business users.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow up on pending items without constant supervision.
• Stakeholder Management:Proven ability to work with cross-functional partners, specifically bridging the gap betweenLegal(risk/compliance) andProcurement(operational speed).
• Education:Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Law, or a related field.
• Mindset: A detail-oriented approach with the ability to manage high-volume, repetitive tasks with high accuracy and a strong sense of ownership.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication in English - Must. Portuguese, Spanish, French or Germany is a plus.