Sourcing Specialist

ThoughtSpot; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ThoughtSpot's Procurement team is transforming with centralized intake, AI-assisted workflows, and CFO-level spend visibility. We are seeking a Sourcing Specialist to manage high-volume RFQ/PR pipelines, lead end-to-end RFPs, and own vendor relationships across indirect categories, primarily SaaS.

You'll collaborate across Finance, Legal and business stakeholders globally, drive cost savings, and implement dashboards and automation to improve procurement processes from day one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Commerce, Management, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in procurement or sourcing, preferably in a SaaS or technology company.
• Proven track record in vendor negotiations, RFP management, and contract renewals.
• Strong proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, including pivot tables, formulas, and basic dashboarding.
• Basic familiarity with SQL or scripting (Python/JS) — enough to query data or automate a simple task.
• Analytical mindset with sharp attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across geographies.
• Exposure to AI tools or automation in a professional context.
• Experience with P2P or procurement platforms (Coupa, Zip, Procurify, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize a high-volume pipeline of RFQ and PR requests across indirect categories, with a primary focus on SaaS.
• Lead end-to-end RFP processes — scoping requirements with stakeholders, running competitive sourcing events, and driving to award.
• Ensure pipeline accuracy and SLA adherence; flag bottlenecks proactively to the Procurement Manager.
• Own end-to-end vendor lifecycle management — onboarding, performance tracking, and relationship maintenance.
• Maintain accurate vendor master data and ensure compliance with onboarding requirements (security assessments, NDAs, insurance).
• Support Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with strategic vendors; over time, take ownership of QBR facilitation for your category.
• Manage contract renewals — track expiration calendars, initiate renewal conversations at least 90 days in advance, and coordinate with Legal and Finance.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities — consolidation, competitive bids, right-sizing, and negotiation leverage.
• Support contract negotiations with data-backed positions; document savings achieved.
• Improve procurement process visibility through accurate reporting and spend tracking.
• Leverage AI tools and automation to reduce manual effort across sourcing, vendor management, and reporting tasks.
• Build and maintain trackers and dashboards in Excel or Google Sheets; identify opportunities to automate repetitive workflows.
• Collaborate with the Procurement Manager on tool evaluations and chatbot/workflow improvements.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Excel/Google Sheets

SQL basics

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

AI/automation awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Commerce, Management or related field

Tools

Coupa

Zip

Procurify

DocuSign

Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

ThoughtSpot's Procurement team is in the middle of a meaningful transformation — centralizing intake, automating workflows, and building CFO-level visibility across spend. We're looking for a Sourcing Specialist who thrives in a fast-moving environment, brings sharp analytical instincts, and is excited to work with modern procurement tools including AI-assisted workflows.

This is a high-impact individual contributor role with cross-functional visibility across Finance, Legal, Security, and business stakeholders globally. You will independently manage a high-volume RFQ/PR pipeline, own vendor relationships across indirect categories (primarily SaaS), and play an active role in driving cost savings and process improvements. You'll be expected to hit the ground running — this role has real ownership from day one, not a ramp-heavy support position.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and prioritize a high-volume pipeline of RFQ and PR requests across indirect categories, with a primary focus on SaaS.
• Lead end-to-end RFP processes — scoping requirements with stakeholders, running competitive sourcing events, and driving to award.
• Ensure pipeline accuracy and SLA adherence; flag bottlenecks proactively to the Procurement Manager.
• Own end-to-end vendor lifecycle management — onboarding, performance tracking, and relationship maintenance.
• Maintain accurate vendor master data and ensure compliance with onboarding requirements (security assessments, NDAs, insurance).
• Support Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with strategic vendors; over time, take ownership of QBR facilitation for your category.
• Manage contract renewals — track expiration calendars, initiate renewal conversations at least 90 days in advance, and coordinate with Legal and Finance.

Cost Optimization & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with business stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities — consolidation, competitive bids, right-sizing, and negotiation leverage.
• Support contract negotiations with data-backed positions; document savings achieved.
• Improve procurement process visibility through accurate reporting and spend tracking.

AI & Process Automation

• Leverage AI tools and automation to reduce manual effort across sourcing, vendor management, and reporting tasks.
• Build and maintain trackers and dashboards in Excel or Google Sheets; identify opportunities to automate repetitive workflows.
• Collaborate with the Procurement Manager on tool evaluations and chatbot/workflow improvements.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Commerce, Management, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in procurement or sourcing, preferably in a SaaS or technology company.
• Proven track record in vendor negotiations, RFP management, and contract renewals.
• Strong proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, including pivot tables, formulas, and basic dashboarding.
• Basic familiarity with SQL or scripting (Python/JS) — enough to query data or automate a simple task.
• Analytical mindset with sharp attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across geographies.
• Exposure to AI tools or automation in a professional context.
• Experience with P2P or procurement platforms (Coupa, Zip, Procurify, or similar).

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with Coupa (P2P module, supplier portal, or reporting).
• Exposure to contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools or DocuSign.
• Experience building or improving procurement dashboards or automation projects.
• Background in operations, finance, or analytics.

Hybrid Work at ThoughtSpot

Spotters are expected in‑office 3 days per week to experience the energy of their local office. This approach balances the benefits of in‑person collaboration and peer learning with the flexibility needed by individuals and teams.

Remote Work at ThoughtSpot

This role is available as a remote position.

Onsite Work at ThoughtSpot

Spotters assigned to an office are encouraged to experience the energy of their local office with an in‑office expectation of 5 days per week.