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IT Sourcing Specialist

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Job Summary

The SDM-IOA Delivery role is pivotal in managing and optimizing procurement processes within our organization. With a focus on direct procurement and Coupa Procure eProcurement systems the candidate will ensure seamless operations in a hybrid work model. This position requires night shift availability and offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the companys procurement strategy enhancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Role : SDM

RTO: WFO (5 days)

Location: Hyderabad only

Notice: Immediate to 15 days only

Experience: 12 to 15 Years

Shift Timing – US Pacific Time (6:30 PM login)

Responsibilities

  • SaaS experience is Mandatory
  • IT Indirect - sourcing experience is mandate (End to End experience is required)
  • Direct Purchase experience
  • Sourcing event execution (RFP, RFI)
  • Knowledge of Fixed Price and T&M Contract
  • Executing RFPs and RFIs under direction of Senior Sourcing Managers
  • Building out bid analysis documents
  • Scheduling RFx meetings
  • Monitoring RFx timelines
  • Direct negotiations on renewals for in scope spend areas
  • Providing supplier market research
  • Direct negotiations on proposed new spending requirements
  • Review of proposed contracts for goods/services
  • Coordinating on sourcing projects under direction of Sourcing Manager
  • Providing “Buy Desk” for lower complexity, lower spend sourcing execution
  • Category Management Plan Development (upon request)
    Spend Analysis..
  • Creation of Pricing Database for all purchases organized by category - rate cards per location, unit pricing per supplier/SKU, etc.
  • Consolidate multiple POs with same supplier and co term renewal dates

About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.

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