Senior Analyst, Indirect Sourcing

News Corp; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

News Corp in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Analyst for Indirect Sourcing, focusing on Professional Services and HR. The role offers a Hybrid work model (3 days in office) and opportunities to shape category strategies across global procurement.

You will lead RFx processes, vendor negotiations, and contract management, collaborating with legal and stakeholders to drive cost savings and value for the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; MBA is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of global sourcing experience, preferably in Professional Services and HR.
• Certification in Procurement (CPSM or CSCP) preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Category Strategy Execution: implement sourcing strategies for Professional services and HR.
• RFx Management: develop and manage RFPs, track metrics, ensure category health.
• Cost Optimization: identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements.
• Stakeholder Relationships: build partnerships with internal teams.
• Supplier Engagement: manage vendor selection, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Contract Management: draft/finalize SOWs and MSAs with legal teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Global sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

MBA is a plus

Job description

Job Description :

Job Title : Senior Analyst, Indirect Sourcing
Location : Bengaluru, Karnataka
Work Arrangement : Hybrid (3 days per week in the office)

Position Summary :
As part of News Corp’s Global Sourcing team, you will support sourcing strategies to drive efficiency, value, and security across the business. In this role, you will focus on the Professional services and HR category , helping streamline procurement processes, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring optimal outcomes for the company.

Key Responsibilities :

• Category Strategy Execution : Collaborate with stakeholders to implement sourcing strategies for the Professional services and HR category.
• RFx Management : Develop and manage Requests for Proposal (RFPs), track performance metrics, and ensure category health is in line with goals.
• Cost Optimization : Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements.
• Stakeholder Relationships : Build strong partnerships with internal teams to align procurement activities with business priorities.
• Supplier Engagement : Manage vendor selection, negotiations, and contract execution, ensuring adherence to News Corp’s procurement standards.
• Contract Management : Work closely with legal and contract management teams to draft and finalize agreements, including Statements of Work (SOWs) and Master Service Agreements (MSAs).

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (MBA is a plus).
• Minimum 3 years of global sourcing experience, preferably in Professional Services and HR category
• Certification in Procurement (CPSM or CSCP) preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and project management skills.
• Experience working in a large, global organization and managing complex contracts.

Equal Opportunity Employer :
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic.

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