WNS Global Services Looking for REF7572V–Non-IT Procurement–AM/DM–Mumbai at M[...]

WNS Global Services; Mumbai City; On-site; INR 4,50,000 - 6,75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Business Process Management company that empowers businesses to transform their digital future. As a key player in procurement, you will engage in RFP management, vendor negotiations, and strategic sourcing. Your expertise will drive operational excellence, ensuring that our clients achieve their goals with efficiency and precision. This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams and contribute to innovative solutions across various industries. If you are passionate about procurement and ready to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of procurement experience in IT/ITES/BPO/BPM industry.
• Hands-on experience in strategic sourcing and vendor identification.

Responsibilities

• Manage RFP processes, vendor communication, and contract negotiations.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure deliverables and strategic sourcing.

Skills

Procurement Processes

Vendor Negotiation

Strategic Sourcing

Vendor Database Management

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Education

Graduate/Post Graduate Degree

Tools

Oracle ERP

Other ERP Platforms

Job description

Company Description

WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS), is a leading Business Process Management (BPM) company. We combine our deep industry knowledge with technology and analytics expertise to co-create innovative, digital-led transformational solutions with clients across 10 industries. We enable businesses in Travel, Insurance, Banking and Financial Services, Manufacturing, Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods, Shipping and Logistics, Healthcare, and Utilities to re-imagine their digital future and transform their outcomes with operational excellence. We deliver an entire spectrum of BPM services in finance and accounting, procurement, customer interaction services and human resources leveraging collaborative models that are tailored to address the unique business challenges of each client. We co-create and execute the future vision of 400+ clients with the help of our 44,000+ employees. Our global footprint spans 16 countries with 61 delivery centers worldwide including in China, Costa Rica, India, the Philippines, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Turkey, United Kingdom and the United States.

Job Description

The RFP Management Candidate will be required to work on procurement processes, including:

1. RFP floating and comparative analysis of offers
2. Negotiation and vendor communication (in person, via emails, calls, and video conferences)
3. Vendor contracts and agreements
4. Preparation of request notes for approvals and presentations
5. Coordination with local indenting teams and other EUs/BUs to ensure required deliverables
6. Providing strategic inputs in the process to achieve excellence
7. Strategic sourcing approach and coordination with Non-India Location Procurement team for driving strategies
8. Improving vendor database
9. Conducting negotiations and driving cost optimization
10. Driving performance parameters with the help of the reporting manager
11. Coordinating with the finance team for payment-related challenges whenever required

The candidate should be able to work on the end-to-end process with minimal supervision.

Data Base Management:

Responsibilities include MIS information gathering and general sourcing of vendors and items.

Qualifications

Graduate/Post Graduate degree with a minimum of 3-4 years of procurement experience in the IT/ITES/BPO/BPM industry and overall 6-7 years of professional experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and indirect procurement.

Clear understanding of procurement aspects and strategies, hands-on experience in strategic sourcing, speed in vendor identification, and concluding transactions. Must be process-oriented and able to guide internal stakeholders on process adherence while understanding client needs and adhering to TAT.

Additional requirements include:

1. Very good understanding of procurement processes
2. Added advantage if worked on Oracle or other ERP platforms
3. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft tools: Word, Excel, Access
4. Experience supporting a global, multi-site business
5. Strong knowledge of company practices, structure, policy, and procedure or the ability to learn and retain quickly
6. Effective interpersonal skills
7. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
8. Excellent analytical skills