Procurement Sourcing Associate

Quess; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Part time

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a Procurement Operations Sourcing Associate to lead end-to-end sourcing events using SAP Ariba, supporting Global Category Leaders and stakeholders with data integrity and operational efficiency.

2–4 years in procurement operations, proficiency in SAP Ariba and Excel, and excellent English communication are required. This contractor role involves supplier onboarding, bid management, and contract documentation support.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in SAP Ariba - RFI/RFP/eAuction setup.
• Experience translating system data into actionable formats.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Law, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing events for sub-threshold requirements.
• Configure RFI, RFP and eAuction in SAP Ariba with correct bidding rules.
• Manage supplier communications and Q&A during live events.
• Coordinate vendor enablement and onboarding in Ariba Network.
• Maintain master data for vendors (DMR) and ensure accurate bank details, addresses, and tax classifications.
• Coordinate NDAs and upload award documents into Malbek and manage DocuSign signatures.

Skills

English communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Law, or related field

Tools

SAP Ariba

E-Sourcing

SAP ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Title: Procurement Operations Sourcing Associate

Reports to: Procurement Specialist

Position Type: Contractor/ FDE

Purpose: 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.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

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 intoMalbek.


• Signature Coordination:Manage the DocuSign process for sourcing-related documents, ensuring all internal and external signatures are captured efficiently.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2–4 years of 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 – Must and 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 German is a plus.

Position – 2

Shift timings - 10 AM to 6.30 PM (Should extend sometime based on the project calls till 9.30 PM)