Team Leader, Supplier Sourcing

Location: Bangalore

Region: APAC

Reports to: Director, Supply Chain Sourcing & Governance

BGRS develops and implements comprehensive talent mobility solutions for corporate and government clients worldwide. With deep industry experience and unparalleled insights on the future of talent mobility, we enable our clients to craft mobility programs that will empower them to attract, retain and develop top performers.​​​

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Role Overview:

This position is responsible for executing the supplier sourcing for the Supply Chain Management group (SCM). Position will interface with relevant departments to understand core services and needs of BGRS stakeholders to enhance the total value proposition in support of the business. Position will lead sourcing projects incorporating use of supplier management software solutions and working with each of the Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to establish bid cycles and perform cost benefit analyses and identify savings. In addition, the position will provide onsite leadership to other supplier sourcing and reporting team members.

The successful candidate will have a positive attitude, be able to work in a team setting, display good judgment, be detailed oriented and have strong computer proficiency skills in MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and various other software programs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with management team to execute the supplier sourcing strategy

• Provide leadership and people management to other team members including sourcing specialist, report developer and administrative support positions

• Foster relationships with internal stakeholders to assess and meet business needs

• Build additional supplier relationships as required to support company mandate of delivering seamless and integrated service to customers

• Management of supplier performance, spend and cost savings reporting and analysis

• Manage and maintain all features of the supplier management system, including further enhancements to functionality

• Develop customized user guides and deliver training

• Advise on and collaborate with internal stakeholders in bid development, execution and contract negotiation

• Identify new opportunities for cost savings and increased service levels

• Drive bid projects forward and support all team members as required

• Assists team members when required.

• Other duties as required in a changing work environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

• Minimum of 3-5 years of sourcing/procurement work experience

• Demonstrated People Management Skills

• Strong technical skills with proven ability in supplier sourcing, reporting and management software

• Results oriented and must have excellent analytical problem solving and execution skills

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to set expectations and build consensus among teams at all levels

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Flexibility to respond to needs across time zones

• Occasional travel will be required

• MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and various other software programs

• Familiarity with SaaS Supplier Sourcing systems such as Bravo Solution, Global eProcure or Ariba

• Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Client service oriented

BGRS values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted.