Strategic Sourcing Sr Consultant/Manager/Assistant Director

We are hiring for a leading global professional services firm (part of the Big 4), known for its work in consulting, audit, tax, risk, and advisory.

Job Title: Senior Consultant/Manager/AD – Strategic Sourcing

Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India
Reports To: Head of Strategic Sourcing
Division: Enterprise Property & Strategic Sourcing
Type: Full-time
Shift: Australian (3:30am-12:30pm)

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Demand Management

• Lead complex, end-to-end sourcing initiatives (RFx)
• Define and drive sourcing strategies across diverse categories

Supplier & Vendor Management

• Design and implement supplier governance frameworks
• Manage performance and compliance of critical vendors

Contract Management

• Lead contract drafting, negotiation, and due diligence
• Ensure proactive renewal and risk-aligned strategies

Value Delivery & Cost Optimization

• Achieve measurable cost savings and service improvements
• Deliver departmental KPIs on benefits realization

Risk, Compliance & Regulatory Awareness

• Ensure compliance with internal policies and APRA standards (CPS230, CPS234)
• Manage third-party risk through consistent governance

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with legal, risk, tech, and business teams
• Act as a commercial advisor to business stakeholders Continuous Improvement
• Drive simplification and optimization in sourcing processes
• Share knowledge and mentor junior sourcing professionals

Key Interfaces

• Internal Strategic Sourcing Team
• Business Unit Leaders
• Legal, IT Security, Architecture, and Risk Teams
• External Suppliers and Vendors

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely and compliant sourcing delivery (cycle time, BU compliance)
• Value and benefits delivered
• Supplier governance and risk management metrics

Requirements

Experience

• 7–10 years in Strategic Sourcing / Procurement roles
• Strong exposure to supplier management, contracting, and negotiation
• Preferred: Experience in financial services or regulated environments (e.g., Australian banking)

Capabilities

• Deep knowledge of sourcing strategies across varied categories
• Strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills
• Awareness of technology procurement and SaaS sourcing
• Understanding of APRA CPS230 / CPS234 is a plus
• Ability to lead initiatives and work autonomously in a global setting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Business, Finance, or a related discipline (preferred)

• Learn end to end Recruitment
• Competitive Salary
• Promising Incentive
• Work applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools.