Sourcing Specialist | Gurugram

Niit Learning Systems; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

NIIT is seeking an experienced Senior Sourcing Specialist to lead end-to-end sourcing for a global client project from Gurugram office. You will handle supplier management, commercial negotiations, and cost optimization across international markets, including LMS-based training procurement.

The role requires strong global sourcing expertise, stakeholder management, and the ability to work with multiple time zones. MBA/B.Tech and 6+ years total experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of overall experience, with at least 4 years in Sourcing, Procurement, Purchasing, Commercial Management, or Service/Commodity Sourcing.
• Strong experience in international/global sourcing and supplier management.
• Hands-on experience in commercial negotiations, vendor management, and cost optimization.
• Experience in supplier evaluation, benchmarking, quality assessment, and performance management.
• Experience managing RFI/RFP/RFQ processes.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple work queues and deliver within defined SLAs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working with global stakeholders across different time zones.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and MS Excel.
• Experience with CRM, LMS, sourcing, procurement, or vendor management platforms.
• Experience working with Learning & Development / Corporate Training suppliers will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities for global customer training requirements.
• Identify and onboard suitable training suppliers across Europe, USA, APAC, and other international markets.
• Manage sourcing for Face-to-Face, Virtual, and E-learning training requirements.
• Conduct supplier research, benchmarking, market analysis, and category analysis.
• Manage RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, commercial terms, and service agreements with suppliers.
• Drive cost savings, supplier rationalization, and commercial optimization.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, pricing, quality, and service delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with global suppliers and training partners.
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct periodic governance/review meetings.
• Coordinate with Finance, Legal, Vendor Management, and other internal teams for POs, contracts, and commercial documentation.
• Manage training administration through Learning Management Systems (LMS) within defined SLAs.
• Coordinate training logistics including venue, training room, learner enrollment, trainer coordination, and roster management.
• Manage post-training activities including attendance, learner feedback, and LMS updates.
• Maintain sourcing documentation, bid summaries, customer requests, and supplier records.
• Manage multiple customer requests while ensuring timely delivery, quality, cost, and SLA adherence.
• Work effectively across different time zones, geographies, and languages.

Skills

Global Sourcing

Procurement

Strategic Sourcing

Vendor Management

Supplier Management

Commercial Negotiation

Cost Optimization

RFI

RFP

RFQ

Contract Management

Supplier Performance

Stakeholder Management

Training Procurement

LMS

MS Excel

MS Office

CRM

Learning & Development

Education

Graduate / Post Graduate in any relevant discipline

MBA / B.Tech

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

CRM

LMS

Job description

Sourcing Specialist/Senior Sourcing Specialist

Company: NIIT

Location: Gurugram, Haryana

Work Mode: Work from Office

Experience: 6+ Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Bond: 18-Month Surety Agreement

Job Overview

NIIT is looking for an experienced Senior Sourcing Specialist to support a global client project. The role will be responsible for end-to-end sourcing, supplier management, commercial negotiations, cost optimization, and training administration across international markets.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in global sourcing/procurement, vendor management, commercial negotiations, stakeholder management, and supplier performance management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities for global customer training requirements.
• Identify and onboard suitable training suppliers across Europe, USA, APAC, and other international markets.
• Manage sourcing for Face-to-Face, Virtual, and E-learning training requirements.
• Conduct supplier research, benchmarking, market analysis, and category analysis.
• Manage RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, commercial terms, and service agreements with suppliers.
• Drive cost savings, supplier rationalization, and commercial optimization.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, pricing, quality, and service delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with global suppliers and training partners.
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct periodic governance/review meetings.
• Coordinate with Finance, Legal, Vendor Management, and other internal teams for POs, contracts, and commercial documentation.
• Manage training administration through Learning Management Systems (LMS) within defined SLAs.
• Coordinate training logistics including venue, training room, learner enrollment, trainer coordination, and roster management.
• Manage post‑training activities including attendance, learner feedback, and LMS updates.
• Maintain sourcing documentation, bid summaries, customer requests, and supplier records.
• Manage multiple customer requests while ensuring timely delivery, quality, cost, and SLA adherence.
• Work effectively across different time zones, geographies, and languages.

Required Skills & Experience

• 6+ years of overall experience, with at least 4 years in Sourcing, Procurement, Purchasing, Commercial Management, or Service/Commodity Sourcing.
• Strong experience in international/global sourcing and supplier management.
• Hands‑on experience in commercial negotiations, vendor management, and cost optimization.
• Experience in supplier evaluation, benchmarking, quality assessment, and performance management.
• Experience managing RFI/RFP/RFQ processes.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple work queues and deliver within defined SLAs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Comfortable working with global stakeholders across different time zones.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and MS Excel.
• Experience with CRM, LMS, sourcing, procurement, or vendor management platforms is preferred.
• Experience working with Learning & Development / Corporate Training suppliers will be an added advantage.

Educational Qualification

• Graduate / Post Graduate in any relevant discipline.
• MBA / B.Tech preferred.

Important Requirement

• Candidate must be comfortable working from the Gurugram office.
• Candidate must be comfortable with an 18-month surety agreement bond as part of the employment terms.

Key Skills

Global Sourcing | Procurement | Strategic Sourcing | Vendor Management | Supplier Management | Commercial Negotiation | Cost Optimization | RFI | RFP | RFQ | Contract Management | Supplier Performance | Stakeholder Management | Training Procurement | LMS | MS Excel | Global Operations

Why Join Us

• Work with global enterprise clients
• Exposure to digital learning technologies
• Collaborative and professional work environment
• Opportunity to build a career in corporate learning & localization

NIIT is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.