Senior Sourcing Analyst, Sourcing Lead

AVP HR Solutions Pvt. Ltd.; Navi Mumbai, Coimbatore District; Presencial; INR 1.800.000 - 2.800.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AVP HR Solutions Pvt. Ltd. in Navi Mumbai seeks a Senior Sourcing Lead to manage end-to-end sourcing projects across categories, shaping and executing strategic sourcing strategies.

You will collaborate with procurement, supply chain, and vendor management to identify suppliers, negotiate contracts, and optimize processes. Exceptional negotiation and communication skills are essential. The role requires a strategic thinker capable of leading cross-functional teams and driving process

Formación

• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant sourcing and procurement experience.
• Strong project management skills with ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Analytical aptitude and business acumen with market understanding.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Experience in client-facing roles and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/P2P tools.
• Knowledge of procurement, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiation.

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end sourcing projects across categories.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, and vendor management.
• Identify suppliers, negotiate contracts, and optimize processes.
• Mentor junior analysts and manage a team.

Conocimientos

Sourcing strategies

Negotiation

Vendor management

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Category management

Herramientas

e-sourcing platforms

Contract management software

ERP/P2P tools

Descripción del empleo

Role & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile

JOB SUMMARY

As a Senior Sourcing Lead in the Knowledge Services team, you will be responsible for leading End-To-End projects and be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across categories/subcategories. The individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, supply chain, and vendor management, to identify and engage with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and optimize sourcing processes. Should be a strategic thinker with exceptional negotiation and communication skills.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant sourcing & procurement experience manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Analytical Aptitude & Business acumen with an understanding of how markets work.
• Good soft skills & Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Excellent communicationwritten and verbal. Effective influencer who can make persuasive arguments and has worked with stakeholders and suppliers from NA & EMEA region.
• Prior experience in a client facing role is necessary, should have an eye to detail to be able to work towards increasing efficiency.
• Team player, high motivation, positive, can-do attitude, flexibility and adaptable to changing situations.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and Analytical mindset with the ability to gather and analyze data, identify trends, and generate actionable insights for process improvement.
• Sound & in-depth knowledge and experience of procurement and Familiarity with sourcing tools and technologies, such as e-sourcing platforms, supplier management systems, and contract management software.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, supplier evaluation and selection processes, contract negotiation, and supplier performance & risk management.
• Prior experience in tactical & strategic sourcing, contract negotiations and purchasing processes, subject matter expert (SME) in at least one category (direct/indirect).
• Experience of category management functions like spend analysis & opportunity identification, building pipeline etc., ability to prioritize and manage workload & multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience in ERP/P2P tools. Also, familiar with Dashboard creation and presenting Governance meetings.
• Familiarity with industry regulations, compliance standards, and market trends.
• Ability to provide guidance and mentorship to junior analysts, effective team management skills. People Management (Team of 10 to 50) is an advantage.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other relevant software applications.