Procurement Lead

Company Description

WNS Denali is a procurement-focused, technology-agnostic managed services provider that enables organizations to win at procurement: influence more spend through Category Management and transition to a New Procurement Operating Model. We support Global 1000 companies by offering an array of best-in-class procurement solutions, including Category Management, Strategic Sourcing and Category Management, Contract and Supplier Management, Tactical and Transactional Procurement, and Accounts Payable. We bring deep Category expertise extending across various direct and indirect spend categories.

Our efforts to integrate human capital strategy into the overall growth strategy have been acknowledged on several leading platforms. We were recently recognized in the AON Best Employer 2017 rankings, a feat that we have achieved for the second consecutive year. The WNS-Denali office in Pittsburgh was named a “Best Place to Work” in 2016, 2017 and 2020.

WNS Denali, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Description

The Procurement Lead is a member of a client dedicated procurement service delivery team responsible for conducting spot buys and competitive bids, responding to project status and policy queries, and connecting stakeholders with the right regional teams for sourcing project execution support as required. This role sits within the Procurement Operations/Spot Buy team and is responsible for managing requests for a specific region. A successful Procurement Lead will drive savings while ensuring quality, service, and timeline requirements are met.

This role interacts with senior members of the client’s organization, so the team member must have excellent communication skills and be comfortable participating in discussions across levels and cultures.

Key Responsibilities / Job Duties

·         Execute quick turn sourcing projects based on the client’s sourcing process and spend guidelines

·         Identify cost savings through negotiations and catalog enablement opportunities

·         Partner with the regional category managers and sourcing teams to understand the category strategies that impact spot buy purchases and negotiations

·         Work closely with the P2P team to ensure a seamless stakeholder experience from requisition entry through to PO creation (PO creation is out of scope for this role)

·         Respond to process and policy queries accurately and promptly

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

·         General understanding of strategic sourcing methods and approaches with the ability to determine the appropriate strategy for each project

• Ability to learn and master client specific processes, terminology, business practices, systems, and unique requirements by various business groups

·         Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously

·         Ability to draft simple contractual agreements using templates

·         Attention to detail with an ability to maintain high accuracy when executing tasks

·         Positive attitude and strong customer service orientation

·         Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

·         Proficiency using Microsoft Office tools such Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.