Sourcing Specialist

Sunovaa Tech; Mumbai; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunovaa Tech is seeking a procurement professional to manage end-to-end RFQ/RFP processes for indirect materials and services. You will identify and evaluate suppliers, conduct bid evaluations and negotiations, and release purchase orders in SAP/Ariba or similar systems.

The role emphasizes cost savings, spend consolidation and process optimization while ensuring adherence to procurement policies and compliance. Collaboration with Finance, IT, and business units is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 3–6 years of experience in Procurement or Indirect Procurement.
• Experience in Indirect Materials & Services procurement.
• Knowledge of SAP, OneSRM, Ariba or similar procurement/e-sourcing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end RFQ-to-PO procurement activities for indirect materials and services.
• Execute RFQ/RFP, quotation analysis, bid evaluation and supplier negotiations.
• Identify, evaluate and manage suppliers as per approved procurement processes.
• Create and release Purchase Orders in SAP/OneSRM/Ariba or similar systems.
• Drive cost savings, spend consolidation and process optimization.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

OneSRM

Ariba

Job description

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end PR-to-PO procurement activities for indirect materials and services.
• Execute RFQ/RFP, quotation analysis, bid evaluation and supplier negotiations.
• Identify, evaluate and manage suppliers as per approved procurement processes.
• Create and release Purchase Orders in SAP/OneSRM/Ariba or similar systems.
• Drive cost savings, spend consolidation and process optimization.
• Resolve supplier issues related to POs, invoices, payment terms and deliveries.
• Maintain procurement documentation including SOWs, SSJs, approvals and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, audit requirements and internal processes.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, Business Units, MarCom teams, Category Managers and Strategic Buyers.
• Support procurement process improvement, automation and standardization initiatives.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing or Indirect Procurement.
• Strong experience in Indirect Materials & Services procurement.
• Hands-on experience in RFQ/RFP, supplier evaluation, quotation analysis and negotiation.
• Good knowledge of SAP, OneSRM, Ariba or similar procurement/e-sourcing platforms.
• Strong vendor management, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in cost analysis, market research and achieving procurement savings.
• Knowledge of contract management and procurement compliance.
• Experience in MarCom, Meetings & Events, Mobility or IT procurement will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.