WNS - Deputy Manager - Procurement

- The deputy Manager will execute services for a sourcing project, in most cases from start to finish, including but not limited to sourcing requests validation per client guidelines, requirements analysis for the bid packages, communicating with client requesters to close any data gaps, prepare and publish the package to the identified suppliers for bidding purposes, following up with suppliers to ensure adequate participation, and summarizing proposals back to the requestor.

Key Responsibilities / Job Duties :

- Provides sourcing services (RFP, RFI, RFQ) to our clients based on predefined service levels Support teammates on various sourcing activities as assigned (e.g., RFx development, NDA management, spend data analysis, and proposal summarization) Once a project request is received, recognize if there are missing requirements, perform due diligence and validation, follow up with the requestor to obtain further project details and answer any process related questions/status Gather and summarize bid requirements, prepare bid package and publish to suppliers using an eSourcing tool Follow instructions contained in a category strategy card and other available Intellectual Capital (IC) regarding which suppliers to use and how to obtain quotes/proposals Research and identify suppliers as required (i.e., supplier discovery)

- Analyze proposals submitted, prepare summaries, and present back to the client in a concise manner supplier Project documentation (e.g., creating project folders, spend and savings documentation and validation, status updates)

- May participate in peer reviews for other team members projects and check for quality, consistency and compliance with Clientss methodology and client specific requirements Sourcing Analysts may also support the delivery of other Clientss procurement and sourcing services including: spend analysis, supplier performance management, and contract administration Team Management experience of minimum 3 yrs Willing to work in rotational shift Relevant Degree

- A minimum of 5-7 years of work experience in operational, procurement, sourcing or service desk management Understanding of at least one to three categories (e.g. pricing structures, terminology, bidding sheet development expertise, cost structure, key vendors, etc.) Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities - Strong customer service orientation Strong analytical skills