Sourcing Consultant 3 234460

Ascendion; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendion in Chennai seeks a Sourcing Consultant to join our team. You will evaluate supplier markets, negotiate cost-effective contracts, and procure goods or services to optimize organizational spend.

You will also manage vendor relationships, monitor supply chain performance, and implement strategic sourcing solutions in collaboration with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 3–5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management with proven negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and analytical abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate supplier markets, negotiate cost-effective contracts, and procure goods or services to optimize organizational spend.
• Manage vendor relationships, monitor supply chain performance, and implement strategic sourcing solutions.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, finance, economics, or related field

Job description

Job Description:

About Ascendion

Ascendion is a leader in AI-Native platform driven software engineering company that underwrites outcomes, helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with Global 2000 clients across North America, UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI™ (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth. Learn more at ascendion.com

Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for world's leading brands
• Solve complex problems – and learn new skills
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

Experience a community of change makers! Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

About The Role

Consult on or participate in moderately complex initiatives and deliverables within Sourcing and contribute to large-scale planning related to Sourcing deliverables Review and analyze moderately complex Sourcing challenges that require an in-depth evaluation of variable factors Contribute to the resolution of moderately complex issues and consult with others to meet Sourcing deliverables while leveraging solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements Collaborate with Client personnel in Sourcing

Job Title: Sourcing Consultant

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluating supplier markets, negotiating cost-effective contracts, and procuring goods or services to optimize organizational spend.
• Managing vendor relationships, monitoring supply chain performance, and implementing strategic sourcing solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, finance, economics, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of professional experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, with proven negotiation and vendor management skills.

Location: Chennai

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