Sourcing Excellence

Description: As the Sourcing Excellence Lead – IN, you will play a pivotal role in driving Sourcing Excellence initiatives and projects within India and APAC, as part of the Global Sourcing Excellence Organization. You will be responsible for maintaining a best-in-class sourcing practice by applying advanced sourcing processes, techniques, tools, and practices. Your tasks: - Serve as a trusted advisor to the Global Head Sourcing Excellence on strategic decisions, organizational priorities, and operational challenges. - Analyze data and trends to provide insights, support decision-making, and develop action plans. - Participate in executive meetings, track key performance metrics, and ensure follow-up on critical initiatives. - Lead and manage cross-functional projects and initiatives from inception through execution, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. - Establish project scopes, timelines, resource allocation, and KPIs for measuring project success. - Facilitate regular progress reviews, identify roadblocks, and coordinate resources to maintain project momentum. - Identify areas for process optimization, standardization, and improved workflow across various departments. - Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and operational effectiveness. - Oversee the creation and management of dashboards, reports, and other tools for monitoring performance and accountability. - Prepare presentations, briefing materials, and reports for internal and external stakeholders. - Leading Regional Sourcing Excellence Initiatives: - Analyze existing sourcing processes with a focus on supply chain and procurement inefficiencies, identifying opportunities for improvement. - Design and implement optimized sourcing processes that align with global standards and regional supply chain needs. - Process Improvement and Automation: - Utilize prompt engineering skills to enhance the automation and efficiency of sourcing and procurement processes. - Ensure that new processes deliver measurable benefits, such as cost reductions, improved efficiency, and enhanced sourcing outcomes. - Collaboration and Change Management: - Collaborate with Regional Management teams, including Supply Chain and Procurement Leads, to address deficiencies in sourcing practices. - Facilitate cross-functional teams to drive the adoption of new sourcing processes, tools, and techniques. - Develop and execute change management strategies to support the successful implementation of new processes. - Performance Monitoring and Reporting: - Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the effectiveness of sourcing and procurement processes. - Regularly report on process performance to Global Sourcing Excellence leadership. - Training and Development: - Provide training and support to sourcing and procurement teams on new processes, tools, and prompt engineering techniques. - Conduct onboarding sessions for new sourcers and procurement specialists, ensuring they are familiar with the company’s sourcing methodologies and tools. - Risk Management and Compliance: - Identify and mitigate risks associated with sourcing activities to ensure compliance with regulatory and client standards. - Ensure that sourcing and procurement teams adhere to the company’s internal controls and standards. - Global Sourcing Excellence Initiatives: - Co-design and lead the implementation of global Sourcing Excellence initiatives, with a strong emphasis on procurement best practices. - Ensure that the company’s Sourcing Community operates according to the latest Target Operating Model (TOM), including clear roles, team setups, and communication strategies. - Collaborate with key stakeholders, including the Regional CEO EMEA, Regional Client Account Managers, and Global Sourcing Leads, to drive sourcing and procurement excellence initiatives. What we expect: - Proven Experience and Expertise: - Experience with around 7-9 years in Project Management with a strong Focus on Processes and Tools. Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking abilities. - Expertise in prompt engineering and the application of AI-driven tools to enhance sourcing and procurement processes. - Leadership and Collaboration Skills: - Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, particularly within supply chain and procurement. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - Attributes and Mindset: - Proactive, hands-on, and results-oriented mindset. - Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and organizational needs. - Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, particularly in AI and automation. A curious mindset and willingness to learn new ways of working