Associate Manager, Sourcing Services- Bangalore Location

Job Summary

Job Location

• The description lists Bangalore as the job location.

Tools and Processes

• Create, monitor, and administer sourcing project metadata in the SCBuy procurement system.
• Document related materials and quality-assure SCBuy critical data elements.
• Create requests for proposals, request supplier onboarding into Ariba, and create contract workspaces.
• Support simplification, process improvement, and applicable controls.

Stakeholder and Project Management

• Keep SAP Ariba data accurate in collaboration with category, sourcing, cluster, country, risk, governance, and vendor-management stakeholders.
• Guide business stakeholders on SAP Ariba and SCM processes, systems, policies, and procedures.
• Prioritize and assign sourcing requests and custom-form projects within agreed SLA turnaround times.
• Ensure purchasing requisition accuracy and approve requisitions within agreed SLA turnaround times.

Risk and Compliance

• Operate in compliance with mandated sourcing processes, policies, procedures, laws, regulations, guidelines, and the Group Code of Conduct.
• Identify, escalate, mitigate, and resolve risk, conduct, and compliance matters.
• Support business functional vendor-management teams with day-two supplier matters.

Sustainability and Improvement

• Educate the business on sustainable procurement practices and support continuous improvement in adoption.
• Participate in forums and initiatives focused on process improvement and maintain open team communication.

Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of ERP systems, particularly Ariba, is required for the role.
• Commercial contract knowledge, commercial risk management, contract management, stakeholder management, organization, communication, and attention to detail are relevant capabilities.
• A degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or Business Administration is required.
• Fluent English and at least two years of corporate work experience are required.
• Financial services or technology experience and SAP ERP experience are advantageous.
• Vietnamese, Thai, or Korean language skills are a significant advantage.