[Remote] Senior Sourcing Associate (Marketing) Procurement Services

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. WNS (Holdings) Limited is a leading Business Process Management company, and they are seeking a Senior Sourcing Associate to manage the development and execution of sourcing projects. The role involves executing sourcing projects, managing supplier relationships, and improving procurement processes.ResponsibilitiesProvides sourcing services (RFx, and direct negotiations) to our clients based on predefined service levels, managing several simple to complex projects simultaneously with limited supervision/guidance or independentlyOnce a project request is received, assess completeness of requirements, perform due diligence and validation, follow up with the requestor to obtain further project details, answer any process related questions, and provide updates on project statusLead and execute the Denali sourcing process from start to finish, e.g., spend data collection and analysis, supply market analysis and supplier discovery if needed, RFx development, publishing and management, reverse auctions, negotiations, bid response analysis and synthesisManage suppliers during the sourcing process, including conducting supplier orientation and training on the sourcing process, following up with suppliers on milestone activitiesPerform in depth analysis of proposals submitted, facilitate supplier evaluations, draw conclusions, prepare comprehensive summaries, and present to the client in a concise manner Process ImprovementDevelop and/or customize various templates such as RFx, pricing, and proposal evaluationIdentify areas of process inefficiencies and suggest improvements to management to improve efficiency and effectiveness of Denali processes Client and Project ManagementDevelop and maintain comprehensive project documentationCollaborate with Client Category Managers and/or Denali SMEs on project strategy and determine sourcing approach and methodology to be applied based on the strategy TeamingDevelop mastery in multiple core phases of the Denali sourcing methodology and provide mentoring and training to the rest of the team membersParticipate in peer reviews for other team member’s projects and check for quality, consistency and compliance with Denali methodology and client specific requirementsCoach, transfer knowledge, and develop team members to be more effective in their current rolesCreation of legal documents including Master Services Agreement (MSA), Statement of Work (SOW), and Order FormsSkillsBachelor's DegreeMinimum 2-8 years of work experience in procurement, sourcing, operations, or supply chainDeep understanding of Marketing, Sales, and New Business Development Commodities and sub-categories as well as a basic understanding of the following areas (e.g. pricing structures, terminology, bidding sheet development expertise, cost structure, key vendors, etc.)Ability to conduct basic level spend assessment for opportunity identificationAbility to follow a process based on documented guidelines without supervisionAbility to facilitate a total cost ownership discussion with a client team and identify total cost elementsAbility to handle clients' issues and escalations with sensitivity and diligence, eliminating a need for further escalationAdvanced/Expert Excel skills, including working knowledge of filters, sorting, pivot tables, basic formulas, advanced formatting techniques, and advanced data manipulation skillsProficiency in multiple e-sourcing tools (e.g., Ariba, Procuri, Iasta, Zycus, ERP eSourcing module) at an “advanced” level (as defined by Denali, Software company, or client standards)Ability to assess projects' fit for reverse auction, setup and manage reverse auctions with minimal supervisionAdvanced negotiation skillsBenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insurancePaid time off (PTO), holidays, and sick leave401(k) with company match or other retirement planLife and AD&D InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramCompany OverviewWNS Procurement delivers digital procurement solutions, including analytics, automation, and category management services. It was founded in 1996, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.wnsprocurement.com.