Procurement Sourcing Professional

Primary Responsibilities:

Process Management and Documentation

• Understand and document the end-to-end sourcing and RFx procurement lifecycle.
• Create process flowcharts and workflow maps to capture and improve procurement processes.
• Maintain version control, audit readiness, and compliance documentation for all processes.
• Support release management for process documentation and updates.
• Conduct training sessions and refreshers for procurement teams.
• Formulate strategies to move up the value chain and enhance engagement profitability.
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders and management to ensure operational efficiency.

Policies, Procedures, and Program Management

• Participate in procurement policy reviews and recommend process improvements.
• Communicate procurement strategies, policies, and compliance guidelines to stakeholders.
• Identify and escalate service-impacting issues promptly to management.

Category Management and Sourcing Execution

• Lead sourcing initiatives and strategic planning aligned with category strategy and business objectives.
• Analyze and cleanse spend data to identify sourcing and cost optimization opportunities.
• Finalize business requirements and budgets in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Evaluate market trends, supplier capabilities, and risk factors to support sourcing decisions.
• Document sourcing processes and maintain all compliance and audit records.

Sourcing Execution

• Lead and manage RFx events for medium-complexity categories.
• Develop and manage RFx documentation, bid processes, and supplier communications.
• Evaluate supplier proposals, conduct scoring and analysis, and recommend preferred suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and contracts with suppliers.
• Support NDA/CDA creation, legal coordination, and contract award communications.

Contract and Compliance Administration

• Enter finalized contracts into contract management tools and maintain up-to-date records.
• Support contract implementation, communication, and change management activities.
• Ensure contracts align with corporate policies and compliance standards.

Category Buying Desk and Tactical Execution

• Execute low-clip tactical buys and localized sourcing events.
• Provide supplier lists and specification feedback to requesters.
• Maintain savings tracking, procurement dashboards, and reporting mechanisms.

Cost Modeling and Supplier Performance Management

• Develop should-cost models for strategic categories.
• Create and manage supplier scorecards and conduct financial health analyses.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and quarterly business reviews (QBRs).
• Support supplier identification and market intelligence initiatives of varying complexity.

Other Middle Office Activities

• Gather market intelligence, sustainability (ESG), and supplier data.
• Support dashboard and reporting tools (SAP, Power BI, Sievo).
• Assist in master data updates, vendor record management, and process digitalization initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and automation projects.