Title:  Operational Sourcing

Purpose:

Staff to provide effective sourcing support from India for Countries in APAC.

Tasks and Responsibilities:
Key Scope:

i) Sourcing Support

• Proactively foster effective collaboration and ensure strong communication with key onshore Senior Consultant (Sourcer), Sourcing Managers  & client stakeholders in and across the region(s) to deliver defined activities.
• Execute and manage tasks in Ariba on behalf of Senior consultant for completion.
• Schedule and manage meetings with internal and external stakeholders for Senior consultant.
• Act as key contact person for Sourcing Support on allocated categories and sourcing initiatives.

ii) Sourcing Compliance

• Perform compliance & risk check for suppliers engaged.
• Draft and register NDAs for RFx, establish appropriate entries in Ariba sourcing project
• Prepare sourcing documentation in line with instructions and advice from Senior Consultant.
• Assist Senior Consultants in executing RFx in-line with client guidelines

iii) Management of Sourcing Initiatives

• Assist in execution of tactical and strategic sourcing projects in line with agreed timelines and quality.
• Assist in NDA, Risk checks & Contract template drafting in-line with client guidelines.
• Assist Senior Consultant in negotiation Preparation and obtaining final approvals in systems.
• Obtain signature and publish contracts in Ariba post signature and compliance checks.
• Close the Sourcing project and archive contracts as required.
• In collaboration with Operations, drive adoption of P2P through sourcing initiative and ongoing contract management.
• Adhere to defined sourcing policies and processes.
• Ensure a high-level of ethics in supplier and / or client engagements.

Requirements:

i) Qualification

• University degree (ideally in economics or Supply Management and/or Legal) or industry experience equivalent
• Strong oral and written English (mandatory)

ii) Experience

• A minimum of 1-5 years’ experience, ideally in an international environment.
• Prior hands on working experience on Ariba/similar e-sourcing tools.
• Prior experience working in sourcing support – desired with MDM and Ariba tool
• Excellent communication (written, verbal) and interpersonal skills to positively influence people to make the appropriate decisions for the client(s) and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Ability to work as part of a cross functional team
• Good competent in procurement and contract knowledge with a strong ability to converse, negotiate with suppliers / clients and review contracts in English.
• Project management experience - desired.
• Experienced in preparing tenders (RFI, RFP, RFQ) and related documents – desired.
• Commodity sourcing support experience in one or more of the following categories is highly advantageous:

- Banking services (Market Data, Exchanges)

iii) Desirable qualities

• To be successful, you need to be a fast learner, willing to take on new challenges, have a positive mindset and be a good team player