Strategic Sourcing for Category - IT & Professional Services

Genpact; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Manager in Sourcing and Procurement. The role involves extensive project management, designing reports for key executives, and collaborating with IT to streamline data processes. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and understanding of sourcing and procurement, alongside experience with data science concepts. Join a vibrant team driving innovation in data management and procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Excellent project management and execution skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Good understanding of sourcing and procurement.
• Familiarity with big data and analytics architecture.

Responsibilities

• Manage project plans, processes, and timelines.
• Run customized reports for key stakeholders.
• Partner with IT for data flow and requirements.
• Develop and own Master Data Management inputs.
• Conduct executive presentations for project updates.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Sourcing & Procurement Domain Knowledge

Data Science / AI / ML Concepts

Big Data & Analytics Architecture

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Senior Manager, Sourcing and Procurement

Responsibilities

• Project management which will include developing project plans, processes, and timeline
• Design, manage and run customized reports for category managers, directors, and executives
• Liaison with IT to ensure necessary data requirements and increase knowledgebase of how data flows, where it is stored, and how to access it in our enterprise system
• Identify & implement standardization within process
• Develop and own critical Master Data Management inputs. These include, but are not limited to BU Tier mapping (DRM), Sourcing Taxonomy, and Region/Country/City/Site mappings
• Maintain rhythms with key stakeholders/customers as a means of checking in on data quality issues and pending action items
• Partner and influence external stakeholders who control the input data process. This includes building strong relationships with IT in GE Businesses and at the corporate level
• Conduct Executive Presentations for project updates as well as extended training of spend analytics tools, often to an audience of 100+ participants
• Lead periodic perception alignments with Sourcing leaders, business and category teams alike, to ensure data accuracy exceeds 90% best in class benchmarks (Tier 1-3 levels) through validation of rule-based supplier classification
• Partner with Data Science team to ensure implementation of MDM standards across platforms (Spend, Savings, Cash, Contracts, Preferred Supplier, and others that will be implemented)
• Own and Manage reporting and analytics tools built on top of the Finance Data Lake, including wing to wing management of enhancement implementation
• Executive Dashboard – Summary level Data Visualizations on Tableau
• Change of Classification Workflow – Interactive workflow tool for user input on Spend Categorization, Supplier Normalization, and Spend Exclusion
• Lead Project to integrate the Tableau Spend Dashboard and the raw data extraction tool (passing filters between the two tools)
• Remain agile to deliver on other Adhoc "Fire Drill" Data Requests
• Manage Project of developing new tools/visualization aimed at proactive analytics/forecasting models

Qualifications

• Excellent in Project Management & execution
• Analytical & Problem‑Solving Skills
• Exposure to Spend Analytics and opportunity assessment
• Good Understanding of Sourcing & Procurement Domain
• Good Understanding of Technology Landscape like Data Science / AI / ML / Data Engineering concepts
• Familiarity with big data and analytics architecture (e.g., Data Lakes)

Preferred qualifications

• Good competency in any Indirect Sourcing Category
• Knowledge of systems landscape in S2P space
• Effective at narrating the story from the data using compelling presentations
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Experience managing data for multiple Oracle, SAP, and other ERP platforms
• Be a transformation leader – Work at the cutting edge of AI, automation, and digital innovation
• Make an impact – Drive change for global enterprises and solve business challenges that matter
• Accelerate your career — Get hands‑on experience, mentorship, and continuous learning opportunities
• Work with the best – Join 140,000+ bold thinkers and problem‑solvers who push boundaries every day
• Thrive in a values‑driven culture – Our courage, curiosity, and incisiveness - built on a foundation of integrity and inclusion - allow your ideas to fuel progress

Genpact is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Genpact is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

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