WNS Procurement · 2 weeks ago
Senior Sourcing Associate - Procurement Services (FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES)
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $110K/yr
4+ years expWNS Procurement is seeking a Senior Sourcing Associate to join their team and contribute to client sourcing service delivery. The role involves managing the development and execution of sourcing projects, from validating requests to analyzing proposals and facilitating decision making.
Business DevelopmentConsulting
Responsibilities
Provides sourcing services (RFx, and direct negotiations) to our clients based on predefined service levels, managing several simple to complex projects simultaneously with limited supervision/guidance or independently
Once a project request is received, assess completeness of requirements, perform due diligence and validation, follow up with the requestor to obtain further project details, answer any process related questions, and provide updates on project status
Lead and execute the WNS sourcing process from start to finish, e.g., spend data collection and analysis, supply market analysis and supplier discovery if needed, RFx development, publishing and management, reverse auctions, negotiations, bid response analysis and synthesis
Manage suppliers during the sourcing process, including conducting supplier orientation and training on the sourcing process, following up with suppliers on milestone activities
Perform in depth analysis of proposals submitted, facilitate supplier evaluations, draw conclusions, prepare comprehensive summaries, and present to the client in a concise manner Process Improvement
Develop and/or customize various templates such as RFx, pricing, and proposal evaluation
Identify areas of process inefficiencies and suggest improvements to management to improve efficiency and effectiveness of Denali processes Client and Project Management
Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Collaborate with Client Category Managers and/or WNS SMEs on project strategy and determine sourcing approach and methodology to be applied based on the strategy Teaming
Develop mastery in multiple core phases of the Denali sourcing methodology and provide mentoring and training to the rest of the team members
Participate in peer reviews for other team member’s projects and check for quality, consistency and compliance with Denali methodology and client specific requirements
Coach, transfer knowledge, and develop team members to be more effective in their current roles
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum 4-8 years of work experience in procurement, sourcing, operations, or supply chain
Deep specific category knowledge and expertise from Tech/Professional Services/Marketing/Real Estate
Understanding of key sourcing concepts such as various remuneration models, TCO, change management, as well as a basic understanding of the following areas (e.g. pricing structures, terminology, bidding sheet development expertise, cost structure, key vendors, etc.)
Ability to conduct basic level spend assessment for opportunity identification
Ability to follow a process based on documented guidelines without supervision
Ability to facilitate a total cost ownership discussion with a client team and identify total cost elements
Ability to handle clients' issues and escalations with sensitivity and diligence, eliminating a need for further escalation
Advanced/”Expert” Excel skills, including working knowledge of filters, sorting, pivot tables, basic formulas, advanced formatting techniques, and advanced data manipulation skills
Proficiency in multiple e-sourcing tools (e.g., Ariba, Procuri, Iasta, Zycus, ERP eSourcing module) at an “advanced” level (as defined by Denali, Software company, or client standards)
Ability to assess projects' fit for reverse auction, setup and manage reverse auctions with minimal supervision
Advanced negotiation skills
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and sick leave
401(k) with company match or other retirement plan
Life and AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Company
WNS Procurement
WNS Procurement is a market leader in procurement and supply chain advisory, managed services and digital transformation.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-01-10Acquired
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