[Hiring] Source to Contract Associate @WNS Global Services

Role Description

We are seeking a Source to Contract Associate to join our team and contribute to a client sourcing service delivery team, managing the development and execution of sourcing projects of various complexity levels. The Sourcing Associate is responsible for executing simple to complex sourcing projects, from start to finish, including but not limited to:

• Validating sourcing requests per client guidelines
• Analyzing requirements for the bid packages
• Communicating with client requesters to close any data gaps
• Preparing and publishing the package to the identified suppliers for bidding purposes
• Following up with suppliers to ensure adequate participation
• Analyzing and summarizing proposals
• Coordinating evaluation of suppliers and facilitating decision making

The ideal candidate will possess Source to Contract experience and skills in:

• Negotiation of software contracts
• Process project management
• Effective communication skills

This person should also be self-driven, independent, resourceful, and adaptive.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 2-3 years of work experience in procurement, sourcing, operations, or supply chain
• Strong sourcing skills, including sourcing methodology and process, eSourcing technology, RFx development and management
• Familiarity with various best practice sourcing approaches and techniques
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with data in Excel using pivot tables and various other key Excel functions
• Ability to synthesize data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations based on understanding of client objectives and requirements
• Proficiency of one or more eSourcing tools (e.g., Ariba, Procuri, Iasta, Zycus, ERP eSourcing module)
• Basic to intermediate negotiation skills in software environment and credit based system enterprise licensing
• Understanding of retail store specific categories and their pricing/cost structures, terminology, key vendors, key requirements, typical sourcing levers, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated teamwork
• Excellent project management skills including project planning, time management, multitasking, critical path definition
• Strong customer service orientation including demonstrated issue resolution and relationship management skills
• Ability to learn and master client specific processes, terminology, political environment, systems and unique requirements by various business groups
• Solid decision making ability using available facts in sensitive client situations

Requirements

• Manage 5-12 simple to complex projects simultaneously with limited supervision/guidance or independently
• Once a project request is received, assess completeness of requirements, perform due diligence and validation
• Lead and execute the WNS sourcing process from start to finish
• Complete negotiations in software environment and credit based system enterprise licensing
• Manage suppliers during the sourcing process
• Perform in-depth analysis of proposals submitted
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Collaborate with Client Category Managers and/or WNS SMEs on project strategy

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and sick leave
• 401(k) with company match or other retirement plan
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program