WNS Procurement · 2 weeks ago
Group Manager - Procurement Services (FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES)
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $125K/yr
8+ years expWNS Procurement is seeking a Group Manager, Sourcing to join their team and enhance client sourcing service delivery. The role involves leading a team of Sourcing Coordinators, ensuring quality delivery of sourcing services, and driving performance while managing client relationships and team development.
Business DevelopmentConsulting
Responsibilities
Leads a team of Strategic and Tactical Sourcing coordinators to meet savings, cycle time, quality, and customer satisfaction SLAs in the client services environment
Monitors all Sourcing Team activity and ensures successful delivery of sourcing services to our clients based on predefined service levels. The services that the team performs for the client include, but are not limited to Vendor Business Review Preparation, Market Intelligence Research, Category Management, RFx Execution (RFP, RFI, RFQ), and Master SOW negotiation
Maintains visibility to approximately 50 – 100 active sourcing activities (with each team member managing approximately 5 – 12 tactical to complex projects simultaneously) and proactively coaches to mitigate issues and ensure maximized value to the business
Lead client operations, reviews, and SLA reporting
Own escalations, quality, and process improvements
Drive efficiency and performance through data and insights
Manage project pipeline, resource capacity, staffing, and team training to meet client needs
Provide leadership on high-impact projects while overseeing quality assurance and delivery standards
Set objectives, manage performance, and coach team members to support growth and development
Proven experience driving operational rigor and SLA/KPI adherence across sourcing teams
Strong expertise in Procure-to-Pay and strategic sourcing, including eSourcing, RFX development, and sourcing methodologies
Ability to quickly identify and execute sourcing levers to maximize value and efficiency
Excellent communication and presentation skills with senior-level stakeholders
Strong analytical skills, including advanced Excel capabilities, to synthesize data and deliver insights and recommendations
Proficiency with eProcurement, project management, and contract management tools, with foundational negotiation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders; strong team leadership and collaboration
Proven project management and problem-solving skills, including planning, prioritization, and critical path management
Strong customer service and relationship management capabilities with effective issue resolution
Sound decision-making ability and adaptability in learning and navigating client-specific processes, systems, and environments
Strong leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and manage people
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum 8-10 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.)
Deep understanding of at least one sourcing category and a good understanding of an additional 2-5 categories (e.g. pricing/cost structures, terminology, key vendors, key requirements, typical sourcing levers, etc.)
Prior management experience supervising 10 or more people
Strong coaching/teaching skills to be an effective people manager
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 WNS Software company, or client standards)
Ability to assess projects' fit for reverse auction, setup and manage reverse auctions with minimal supervision
Advanced negotiation skills
Preferred
Consulting or client service delivery experience preferred
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
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unknown2017-01-10Acquired
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