Temporary Analyst Strategic Sourcing & Supply (One Year Contract)

Gap Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a sourcing lead to manage sourcing and purchasing for its Hyderabad office. The role involves negotiating with suppliers, managing purchase orders, and supporting strategic sourcing initiatives in North America. The ideal candidate has strong communication and negotiation skills, along with a solid understanding of purchasing strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of work experience.
• Proven experience as a strategic sourcing lead or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Request quotes and negotiate pricing with suppliers for the Indian market.
• Manage tail-end projects and vendor onboarding for the North America market.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance and resolve issues.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management

Tools

Microsoft Office

PR/PO systems

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a sourcing lead to join our Procurement team and manage the end-to-end sourcing and purchasing process for India. You will assist with sourcing activities for the GAP Hyderabad office, handle tail-end projects, and support strategic sourcing initiatives in the North America market.

To be successful, you should have a good understanding of the PR/PO process, GR/IV, and basic legal contracts such as NDA, MSA, etc. You should also possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.

What You'll Do

• Request quotes and negotiate pricing with suppliers for the Indian market.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and manage supplier agreements for India.
• Process invoices based on Purchase Orders, ensuring 3-Way Match compliance.
• Manage tail-end projects and vendor onboarding for the North America market.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and legal standards.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance and resolve issues or disputes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives and contribute to sourcing strategies and category plans.

Who You Are

• Minimum 5 years of work experience.
• Proven experience as a strategic sourcing lead or similar role.
• Good knowledge of purchasing strategies and operations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PR/PO systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field preferred.