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EXL · 4 hours ago

Strategic Sourcing Manager

EXL is seeking an experienced and results-driven Strategic Sourcing Program Manager / Delivery Lead to oversee the successful execution of sourcing programs across multiple categories. This role involves leading the delivery of complex sourcing initiatives, managing stakeholder expectations, ensuring process compliance, and driving measurable value through strategic procurement practices.

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Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery of sourcing initiatives and procurement programs across categories
Manage client relationships and serve as the key point of contact for sourcing delivery, ensuring high-quality execution and client satisfaction
Monitor program performance against KPIs and SLAs, providing regular updates to internal leadership and client stakeholders
Collaborate with sourcing directors to ensure seamless execution of sourcing projects
Managed end-to-end sourcing cycle, understand business needs, perform vendor research to identify potential participants to getting the contract signed
Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers, evaluate their capabilities, and gather market intelligence to support decision-making
Lead supplier selection and qualification processes, including issuing RFIs, RFPs, and conducting supplier evaluations and negotiations
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and ensure the sourcing strategy meets their needs
Provide administrative support to sourcing teams by preparing project plans, setting up meetings, documenting business requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage supplier relationships and address any issues or disputes that may arise
Liaising with business stakeholders, procurement team and suppliers to ensure timely and successful completions of tasks and activities (related to RFx events, NDA management and contracting)
Maintaining project plans/ tracker for all requests and sourcing events, including timely reporting to all stakeholders
Tracking & reporting key operational metrics for in-scope activities
Lead governance meetings, program reviews, and issue resolution processes

Qualification

Strategic sourcing methodologiesSupplier managementProcurement best practicesSourcing transformation programsMarket researchAnalysisCross-functional team managementProfessional certificationsVerbal communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's Degree
12+ years' experience, experienced in working in a consulting or client-facing environment
Proven experience as a Sourcing Specialist, Procurement Specialist, or similar role
Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies, procurement best practices, and supplier management
Experience in global delivery and managing cross-functional teams
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven experience leading large-scale sourcing or procurement transformation programs
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred

Professional certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification

Company

EXL

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EXL is a provider of Transformation and Outsourcing services to Global 1000 companies in multiple industries

H1B Sponsorship

EXL has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$150M
Key Investors
The Orogen GroupFTV Capital
2018-10-02Post Ipo Debt· $150M
2006-10-20IPO
2004-12-01Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Rohit Kapoor
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
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Brad Burdick
SVP, Insurance Domain Platforms
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