Sourcing Specialist

Sourcing Professional E2E Procurement Categories (Marketing, Corporate Services, IT)

Job Location: Bangalore Manyata G2

Experience Level: 6–10 years

Job Description:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sourcing Professional to lead end-to-end sourcing activities across key indirect categories including Marketing, Corporate Services, and Information Technology (Hardware, Software, and Services). The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the full procurement lifecycle – from requirement gathering with stakeholders to PO release, ensuring strategic alignment, compliance, and cost optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

E2E Sourcing Ownership: Manage the complete sourcing process – from business requirement intake through supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and PO issuance.

Category Expertise: Lead sourcing initiatives across Marketing, Corporate Services, and IT (hardware/software/services).

Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, provide sourcing guidance, and drive alignment.

Competitive Sourcing Events: Conduct 3-bid-and-buy processes, RFx, e-auctions, and other competitive sourcing events as required.

Supplier Negotiation: Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and value-adds to deliver optimal outcomes.

Contracting: Review, draft, and finalize contracts in collaboration with legal and risk teams. Ensure contracts meet compliance, quality, and business requirements.

Cost and Risk Optimization: Analyze spend, identify saving opportunities, and implement sourcing strategies that mitigate risk and maximize value.

Compliance and Governance: Ensure adherence to internal procurement policies, controls, and regulatory requirements.

Market Intelligence: Stay updated on market trends and supplier landscape for assigned categories.

Key Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field (MBA preferred).

6–10 years of hands-on sourcing/procurement experience with large spend and complex categories.

Proven expertise in Marketing, Corporate Services, or IT sourcing.

Strong knowledge of procurement processes, contract lifecycle management, and sourcing methodologies.

Experience with eSourcing tools (Fieldglass, Ariba, Coupa, etc. preferred).

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.

Ability to operate in a fast-paced, matrixed global environment.

Nice to Have:

Experience in managing global sourcing initiatives.

Knowledge of procurement analytics or category strategy development.

Certification in procurement/supply chain (e.g., CIPS, CPSM).

Experience working in global sourcing environments or matrix organizations.