Strategic Sourcing – Global Procurement, Vp

Akamai

Mumbai, India
Managing complex sourcing projects
Strategic sourcing and category management
Complex commercial and contractual negotiations
Global Procurement provides end-to-end strategic sourcing with robust category management and best-in-class Source-to-Pay operations

Job Summary

  • Global Procurement provides end-to-end strategic sourcing with robust category management and best-in-class Source-to-Pay operations.
  • The role leads complex negotiations, manages sourcing deals across IT and non-IT categories, and supports the development of strategic plans to ensure savings are built into budgets.
  • Employees enjoy benefits such as gender neutral parental leaves, childcare assistance, comprehensive insurance, and sponsorship for industry relevant certifications.

Matching Summary

Global Procurement provides end-to-end strategic sourcing with robust category management and best-in-class Source-to-Pay operations.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • managing complex sourcing projects
  • strategic sourcing and category management
  • complex commercial and contractual negotiations
  • working in virtual global teams
  • supplier selection and negotiation process
  • market analysis and tender management

Nice-to-have

  • innovative business change solutions
  • continuous improvement initiatives
  • strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • collaborative team culture
  • coaching and career development support

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • experience managing complex sourcing projects
  • fluent English communication skills
  • experience in commercial and contractual negotiations
  • experience working in dual reporting matrix organizations

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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