Strategic Sourcing – Global Procurement, Vp

Akamai

Mumbai, India
Complex negotiations
Matrixed internal stakeholders
Global teams
Global Procurement is a global function, providing end-to-end strategic sourcing with robust category management and best-in-class Source-to-Pay operations

Job Summary

  • Global Procurement is a global function, providing end-to-end strategic sourcing with robust category management and best-in-class Source-to-Pay operations.
  • Your key responsibilities include leading complex negotiations whilst managing matrixed internal stakeholders and managing sourcing deals, driving the supplier selection and the negotiation process for products across all categories.
  • We offer a best-in-class leave policy, gender-neutral parental leaves, 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance, sponsorship for industry relevant certifications, an Employee Assistance Program, comprehensive hospitalization insurance, accident and term life insurance, and complementary health screening.

Matching Summary

Global Procurement is a global function, providing end-to-end strategic sourcing with robust category management and best-in-class Source-to-Pay operations.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • complex negotiations
  • matrixed internal stakeholders
  • global teams
  • sourcing deals
  • supplier selection
  • market analysis
  • tender process

Nice-to-have

  • self-driven
  • innovative individual
  • uncompromising quality
  • talented people
  • challenge ourselves
  • diverse and visible team

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Relevant experience in procurement
  • managing complex sourcing projects
  • virtual, global teams
  • dual reporting matrix organization
  • Exposure to broad range of client groups
  • Experience in complex commercial and contractual negotiations
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • fluent in English (written and verbal)

Work Rights

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