Job Title:  Senior Consultant | S&P - GCC/Operate� | Delhi | Supply Chain & Network Operations

Procurement Execution & Sourcing:

• Lead and manage sourcing events including RFP/RFQ/RFI across multiple categories simultaneously (e.g., IT, Facilities, Real Estate)
• Invoice reconciliation / Accounts Payable process
• Release Purchase Orders outside ERP environments when required, ensuring compliance and audit readiness.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors while driving vendor consolidation and cost optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with category managers and business stakeholders for timely sourcing and procurement execution.

Vendor Management:

• Maintain strong relationships with existing vendors while proactively scouting for new ones in niche or evolving spend areas.
• Perform periodic vendor evaluations and lead vendor rationalization programs.
• Support vendor due diligence and contracting processes in partnership with Legal and Finance teams.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with the Legal team on contract creation, negotiation, and compliance.
• Liaise with the Finance and Generic Accounting teams to ensure budgeting, PO tracking and payment reconciliation.
• Partner with internal audit, compliance, and risk teams to ensure all procurement processes adhere to organizational policies.

Process & Governance:

• Support procurement process optimization and contribute to the design of SOPs and workflows.
• Ensure timely documentation and approvals of all sourcing and procurement decisions.
• Help define SLAs, KPIs, and performance metrics for procurement operations in the GCC.