Strategic Sourcing Specialist

We are seeking a Senior Associate Strategic Sourcing Procurement Services to support our clients with end-to-end sourcing solutions. This role involves managing multiple procurement projects simultaneously, performing due diligence, analyzing proposals, and supporting various sourcing activities aligned with client strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage 712 simple or intermediate sourcing projects (RFP, RFQ, RFI) simultaneously.
• Support teammates with RFx development, NDA management, spend data analysis, and proposal summarization.
• Validate project requests, identify missing requirements, and coordinate with requestors for clarification.
• Prepare bid packages, publish them to suppliers using eSourcing tools, and follow category strategy guidelines.
• Conduct supplier research and discovery as required.
• Analyze supplier proposals, prepare summaries, and present findings concisely to clients.
• Maintain project documentation, including spend and savings records, status updates, and compliance checks.
• Participate in peer reviews to ensure quality and adherence to WNS procurement methodology.
• Support other procurement services such as spend analysis, supplier performance management, and contract administration.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in any field.
• 710 years of relevant experience, including at least 6 years in procurement and sourcing.
• Deep expertise in at least 2 sourcing categories and good understanding of an additional 510 categories.
• Strong knowledge of pricing structures, cost analysis, bidding processes, and key vendor management.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent analytical and project management skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in eSourcing tools and procurement software.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities.

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Subject Line: Strategic Sourcing Specialist