Sourcing Manager

• Experience: 6-8 years of procurement experience with a focus on contingent workforce and deliverables (scope based) services procurement which should be minimum 3 years. Should have worked in Mid - large sized MNC's with a proven track record.
• Work Timing: Support US time zone (4 pm onwards)
• Contingent Workforce Management:

• Lead procurement strategies for contingent labor including staffing agencies, freelancers, and gig workers.
• Partner with HR, Legal, and business units to ensure compliance with labor laws and internal policies.
• Manage vendor relationships, rate cards, and performance metrics for temporary labor providers.
• Optimize usage of Vendor Management Systems (VMS) and ensure data accuracy and reporting.
• Scope-Based Engagements:

• Drive sourcing & delivery for project-based services (e.g. IT services)
• Define and negotiate various types of Agreements and Statements of Work (SOWs), deliverables, milestones, and payment terms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure clarity of scope, KPIs, and risk mitigation and strategies.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure delivery against contractual obligations.
• Strategic Sourcing:

• Conduct market analysis, supplier evaluations, and cost benchmarking.
• Lead RFPs, RFIs, and contract negotiations to drive value and innovation.
• Define & Execute category strategies with the help of Category Manager.
• Governance & Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails for all sourcing activities.
• Support internal and external audits as required.
• Skills:
• Project Management skills to drive projects
• Familiarity with agile project delivery and outcome-based contracting.
• Understanding of supplier diversity and sustainability practices.
• Excellent commercial Acumen & Negotiation skills
• Excellent spoken English & Communication with Impact
• Excellent Vendor Management
• Knowledge of labor classification, co-employment risks, and global workforce regulations.
• Excellent Presentation & Excel skills
• Should be able to present deals to Senior Management
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Experience with VMS tools (e.g., SAP Fieldglass, Beeline) and e-sourcing platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in a matrixed, global organization.
• Understanding of US Market and its business environment will be highly advantageous.

• You will perform all procurement and contracting activities including pre-qualification of suppliers, tender management, negotiation and closure of contracts to obtain optimal total cost of ownership (cost, service, quality).
• You will work closely with all Amdocs units in order to fully understand their needs from Procurement.
• You will develop expert knowledge in the relevant procurement category center and work to implement the global category strategy and guidelines.
• You will develop and maintain expert knowledge of respective global supply markets, competitors and product innovations.
• You will identify cost reduction opportunities to achieve financial goals.
• You will perform due diligence at new potential suppliers and pre-qualify them before initiating a business relationship.
• You will lead the supplier selection processes (CBA).
• You will own and conclude the appropriate legal Procurement agreements.
• You will provide periodic reporting for management on Procurement activities and savings.
• You will place purchase orders with suppliers and act as the owner of the entire P2P process.
• You will conduct business review meetings with key stakeholders to assess risk, review future strategies, and identify potential areas of improvement.

• You will be working within an extremely diverse and multi-cultural environment, and a fast growing and dynamic organization
• You will be provided with a rare learning opportunity within an experienced team, working on high end technology and solutions.
• You will be working on market leading software for the telecommunications industry

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