Senior Sourcing Analyst

GEP; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

GEP in Navi Mumbai is seeking a Senior Sourcing Lead to drive end-to-end strategic sourcing and category management across complex client portfolios. You will lead supplier negotiations, manage cross-functional stakeholder relationships, and deliver measurable outcomes for Direct and Indirect spend.

You will act as a SME, mentor junior talent, and partner with client category managers to align business needs with sourcing strategy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant sourcing and procurement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement and sourcing across assigned categories.
• Engage in market intelligence, benchmarking, and supplier profiling.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Develop Statements of Work and governance dashboards.
• Mentor junior analysts and ensure delivery against SLAs.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Category Management

RFx & E-Auctions

Supplier Relationship Management

Contract Negotiation

Risk & Compliance

Spend Analysis

Market Intelligence

SOW Development

KPI & Reporting

Stakeholder Management

People & Team Management

Governance & Reporting

ERP / P2P Tools

MS Office Suite

Education

MBA/PGDM

Tools

ERP / P2P Tools

MS Office

Job description

SENIOR SOURCING ANALYST

KNOWLEDGE SERVICES INDIA SENIOR SOURCING LEAD Strategic Sourcing Category Management

Airoli, Navi Mumbai | Work from Office | MBA / PGDM | 3+ Years welcome!

Role Title: Senior Sourcing Lead Function: Knowledge Services Location: Airoli, Navi Mumbai Work Model: Work From Office

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic Sourcing | Category Management | RFx & E-Auctions | Supplier Relationship Management | Contract Negotiation | Risk & Compliance Management | Spend Analysis & Opportunity Assessment | Benchmarking & Market Intelligence | SOW Development | KPI & Performance Reporting | Stakeholder Management | People & Team Management | Governance & Reporting | ERP / P2P Tools | MS Office Suite

ABOUT GEP

GEP is a global leader in procurement and supply chain transformation, delivering strategy, consulting, digital platforms, and managed services to the world's leading enterprises. Our solutions help clients become more agile, resilient, and performance-driven in an increasingly complex business environment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

GEP is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of its workforce. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where individuals are respected, supported, and empowered to thrive.

ROLE SNAPSHOT

We are looking for a Senior Sourcing Lead to spearhead end-to-end strategic sourcing and category management across complex, high-value client portfolios. In this role, you will drive sourcing strategy, lead supplier negotiations, manage cross-functional stakeholder relationships, and deliver measurable outcomes across Direct and Indirect spend categories. You will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in your domain, mentor and develop junior talent, and be a trusted advisor to client category managers.

This is your opportunity to operate at the forefront of procurement consulting — owning category strategy, driving supplier excellence, and shaping the future of global supply chains.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Sourcing & Category Leadership: Lead and execute end-to-end procurement and sourcing processes across assigned categories and sub-categories; understand Category Taxonomy and manage deliverables across Direct and Indirect spend.
• Market Intelligence & Benchmarking: Research industry trends and best practices; process data for benchmark analysis, supplier profiling, and financial risk assessments to support recommendations for periodic changes.
• Supplier Performance & Risk: Conduct periodic supplier evaluations, implement corrective actions, prepare supplier risk assessment reports, and deliver independent market intelligence and benchmarking reports.
• RFx & Supplier Negotiations: Develop and manage the RFx process across categories — including RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs — lead supplier evaluation, negotiate contracts with new vendors, and manage supplier relationships.
• Strategic Procurement Participation: Engage in strategic procurement exercises and vision/strategy sessions; provide category-specific insights to Client Category Managers to support the development of strategic goals and objectives.
• Spend & Operations Management: Lead in-depth Spend Analysis and Opportunity Assessment; manage Spot Buy, Tail Spend Management, and drive continuous improvement across sourcing operations.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Actively lead Supplier Risk Assessment, Contract Renewals, Contract Migration & Facilitation, Vendor Onboarding, Service Desk tasks, and Compliance Audits; work closely with the contracts team on contract red-lining and drafting.
• SOW Development: Translate business requirements into clear and comprehensive Statements of Work; collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment between business needs and sourcing strategies.
• KPI & Analytics: Utilize analytical tools to assess supplier performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, track KPIs, and present findings to management and stakeholders.
• Negotiation & Contracting: Prepare negotiation scripts, negotiate favorable contract terms — covering pricing, quality, delivery, and service levels — qualify and on-board new vendors, and ensure compliance.
• Stakeholder & Category Development: Lead cross-functional sub-category teams, develop deep category knowledge, and proactively track and resolve noncompliance with preferred suppliers.
• Reporting & Dashboards: Prepare comprehensive reports, dashboards, and presentations — including Governance meeting decks — to communicate sourcing findings and recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Team Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior analysts; support team capability development and ensure adherence to client SLAs and delivery standards.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Must Have

Minimum 3+ years of relevant sourcing and procurement experience. Specialisation in at least one spend category — such as IT (Hardware/Software), MRO, CAPEX, Facilities, Real Estate, Marketing, or Logistics. Strong project management skills — ability to prioritise tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines. Analytical aptitude and business acumen with a clear understanding of how markets work. Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and stakeholders globally. Effective written and verbal communication; confident in making persuasive arguments and influencing stakeholders and suppliers across geographies. Prior experience in a client-facing role; strong attention to detail and a drive towards increasing efficiency. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to gather and analyse data, identify trends, and generate actionable insights for process improvement. Sound knowledge of procurement and familiarity with sourcing tools and technologies — e-sourcing platforms, supplier management systems, and contract management software. Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, supplier evaluation and selection, contract negotiation, and supplier performance and risk management. Prior experience in tactical and strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and purchasing processes; SME in at least one category (Direct/Indirect). Experience in category management — spend analysis, opportunity identification, and pipeline building. Proficiency in data analysis tools and Microsoft Office Suite — Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook; experience in ERP/P2P tools. Familiarity with Dashboard creation and Governance meeting presentations; Power BI and Power Query experience is an added advantage. Familiarity with industry regulations, compliance standards, and market trends. Team player with high motivation, positive can-do attitude, flexibility, and adaptability.

Good to Have

Ability to lead and develop a team; provide guidance and mentorship to junior analysts — People Management experience (team of 10 or more) is an advantage. Agile, flexible mindset with a strong inclination to learn and adapt. Change management skills; effective influencer capable of driving alignment across cross-functional teams. Business acumen with deep interest in category dynamics, supplier markets, and cost drivers.

PREFERRED CANDIDATE PROFILE

You may be a strong fit if you bring deep category expertise, thrive in senior client-facing environments, and naturally lead from the front. You are equally comfortable setting strategic direction and executing on the ground — a confident negotiator, a data-driven decision maker, and someone who invests in the growth of the people around you.

WHY JOIN GEP

At GEP, you will lead high-impact procurement and supply chain engagements for some of the world's leading enterprises. You will own category strategies, drive supplier transformations, and influence sourcing decisions at the highest levels — supported by world-class tools, experienced leaders, and a clear path to grow into senior consulting roles.

Note: The above job description is a general overview. Actual responsibilities may vary depending on the specific client and industry.