Senior Sourcing Specialist

Job Description

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., (ACT) is a global Fortune 200 company & a leader in the convenience store & fuel space with over 16,800 stores globally. It has footprint across 31 countries & territories. At the Circle K Business Centre in India (ACT company), we are #OneTeam, leveraging Transformation and Operations together to strengthen our global capabilities. Our Global Procurement Centre of Excellence, set-up in Gurugram (India) aims to build a world class team that will focus on solving our global procurement challenges every day, in terms of operations as well as transformation requirements.

We are looking for a highly skilled & motivated Senior Sourcing Specialist to join our Global Procurement Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Gurugram. This position offers an exciting opportunity for the selected candidate to lead sourcing projects independently and bring value to the organization within Real Estate spend category. The Senior Sourcing Specialist will also drive continuous improvements as well as help streamlining the ways of working across the global, while always collaborating with global stakeholders in a dynamic, data-driven environment.

This role needs to be detail-oriented and proactive to oversee and ensure adherence to procurement policies and business metrics within our Fuel & Retail operations. The ideal candidate shall have a strong background in sourcing & procurement processes, Excellence frameworks, and risk management, ensuring that all purchasing activities align with company standards and industry regulations.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform category spend analytics to identify sourcing opportunities, develop scope of work, and shortlist suppliers suitable for the SOW

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for real estate services including leasing, facilities management, construction, brokerage, and property maintenance.

• Lead end-to-end RFP/RFI processes, vendor selection, contract negotiations, and performance management.

• Analyze market trends, cost drivers, & supplier capabilities to identify opportunities for cost savings & value creation.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure sourcing strategies align with long-term real estate plans.

• Manage supplier relationships and performance metrics to ensure service excellence and compliance.

• Maintain category spend dashboards and provide regular reporting to leadership.

• Drive ESG and sustainability goals (wherever applicable) through supplier engagement and responsible sourcing practices.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Real Estate, or related field.

• 7-8 years of strategic sourcing experience, with at least 5 years or more focused on real estate procurement.

• Strong knowledge of real estate contracts, lease structures, and vendor eco-systems.

• Proven negotiation skills and experience managing complex, high-value contracts.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Proficiency in sourcing tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa)

• Experience on Power-BI or similar analytical tools will be added advantage.

Additional Qualifications

• Attention to detail & a high level of accuracy

• Team player with a 'can do' attitude

• Ready to embrace new learnings every day

• Stakeholder focus & adaptability to change

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to shape the future of our global real estate strategy. Collaborative and inclusive work environment. Professional development and growth opportunities.

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