JOB DESCRIPTION
- 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.
- Lead and manage a team of sourcing professionals, ensuring productivity and delivery quality
- 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
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Lead supplier selection and qualification processes, including issuing RFIs, RFPs, and conducting supplier evaluations and negotiations
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and ensure the sourcing strategy meets their needs
- 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)
- Manage resource allocation, utilization, and capacity planning
- Ensure consistent use of tools, templates, and best practices across engagements
- Monitor and improve cycle times, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction
- Provide hands-on support and guidance in complex sourcing and contracting situations
- Lead governance meetings, program reviews, and issue resolution processes.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor27s Degree
- 10+ years27 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
- Professional certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification will be a plus
Type of Role: Remote
Salary Range: 90k-130k
22For more information on benefits and what we offer please visit us at https://www.exlservice.com/us-careers-and-benefits22
The posted range is the hiring range for this role 2D a subset of the broader range available to employees over time 2D and reflects base salary across our national hiring scale. Final offers are based on several factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, internal pay equity, work location, market conditions for the role, and the specific scope and responsibilities of the position. The top of the range is reserved for candidates who notably exceed the requirements; the lower end applies to those with less experience or fewer preferred qualifications. For positions based in higher-cost zones (e.g., California, New York, New Jersey), actual compensation may exceed the posted range; your recruiter will share specifics during the process.
