Job Description

Company Name: VARITE India Private LimitedAbout The Client:
A cloud-based data warehousing company offers a platform for managing and analyzing large volumes of data. The data cloud platform allows organizations to seamlessly store, process, and share data across multiple clouds. Known for its innovative approach, the company\'s architecture is designed to provide flexibility, scalability, and performance for modern data analytics. Headquartered in the United States, it has emerged as a major player in the field of cloud data management, providing solutions that cater to diverse industries and analytical needs.Essential Job Functions:
AS A CONTRACT SENIOR BUYER AT Client, YOU WILL:
EXPECTATIONS:

• Serve as a Procurement partner and liaison to the business supporting all designated functions, Procurement projects, and vendor onboarding / management.
• Demonstrate an ability to build effective, strategic relationships with the business, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with Client\xe2\x80\x99s Legal and Security departments to ensure compliance with requirements and standard contract terms.
• Lead and provide training to junior Buyers
• Measure, manage and improve supplier performance against negotiated SLA s and quality metrics.
• Prioritize and lead multiple projects at the same time, working effectively with people at all skill & organizational levels, internally and externally
• Develop and evaluate Master Service Agreements, Independent Contractor Agreements, and Statements of Work.
• Monitor and manage all new requisitions coming through our Procure-to-Pay platform, Zip and Workday.
• For each new request / engagement with Procurement team: assist business with next-steps and guidance on all action required from their end throughout the engagement; while managing expectations on turn-around time.
• Monitor Supplier Onboarding & Supplier Management processes, for U.S. and abroad, and identify gaps and areas for improvement.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical
• Contract Management
• Creativity
• Technology passionate
• Competitiveness
• Results Driven

Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s degree, with a minimum of 5-7 years in Procurement, with a strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay and the PR/PO lifecycle.
• Would prefer someone who has worked with a Technology company (IT/Product/SAAS/Cloud)
• Working experience in Global Indirect Procurement.
• Manage a small team if required
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple task assignments.
• Strong understanding of legal concepts as related to vendor agreement contracts.
• Excellent relationship management skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with suppliers, and internal business customers, and senior management.
• Strong understanding of accounting/finance practices.
• Ability to find opportunities to optimize cost, improve service and other efficiency opportunities.
• Ability to summarize complex business issues and evaluate opportunities for improved functionality, cost savings, and SLAs.
• Ability to lead RFP processes and lead vendor negotiations through completion
• Proven ability to drive positive change and build strong stakeholder relationships
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multi-functional teams.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of how contracts are structured.
• Self-starter who can build sourcing/procurement credibility within groups not accustomed to working with procurement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Process and customer service driven with a self-starter mentality.
• EXPERIENCE WITH ZIP and WORKDAY IS A PLUS but not required

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If you\'re not available or interested in this opportunity, please pass this along to anyone in your network who might be a good fit and interested in our open positions. VARITE offers a Candidate Referral program, where you\'ll receive a one-time referral bonus based on the following scale if the referred candidate completes a three-month assignment with VARITE.Experience Level Bonus Referral: 0-2 years INR 5,000
2-6 years INR 7,500
6+ years INR 10,000About VARITE: VARITE is a global staffing and IT consulting company providing technical consulting and team augmentation services to Fortune 500 Companies in USA, UK, CANADA and INDIA. VARITE is currently a primary and direct vendor to the leading corporations in the verticals of Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Hardware and Software, Digital Marketing and Media Solutions, Clinical Diagnostics, Utilities, Gaming and Entertainment, and Financial Services.Equal Opportunity Employer:
VARITE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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