Procurement Sourcing Professional

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Strategic Sourcing & Category Execution

• Lead complex sourcing deals, including multi-stage bids, commercial and legal negotiations, contract implementation for Travel commodities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business needs, category plans, and industry trends.
• Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and supplier capability assessments to identify cost‑saving and value‑creation opportunities.
• Apply the 7 Steps to Strategic Sourcing with emphasis on travel‑specific best practices.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify procurement opportunities and implement cost-saving initiatives.

Supplier Management

• Manage supplier relationships to drive performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Support supplier business reviews, performance scorecards, and issue resolution.
• Evaluate emerging travel suppliers, technologies, and innovations to enhance category value.

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand sourcing requirements, priorities, and business objectives.
• Provide guidance on travel category strategies, policy alignment, and supplier capabilities.
• Support change management and communication efforts related to travel programs and sourcing outcomes.

Process, Policy & Compliance

• Ensure sourcing activities comply with Procurement Policies and Guidelines.
• Create and maintain audit‑ready documentation, including RFx materials, evaluations, presentations, contracts, and controls.
• Apply agile methods to streamline sourcing workflows and improve turnaround time.

Data Analysis & Tools

• Leverage analytics and cognitive tools to support decision‑making, optimize spend, and identify opportunities.
• Analyze supplier proposals, cost models, and market data to drive fact‑based recommendations.
• Maintain accurate category and sourcing data in procurement systems.

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of end‑to‑end sourcing and procurement processes.
• Deep experience with travel category sourcing (airlines, hotel, TMC, ground transportation, travel programs).
• Proficiency with RFx tools, procurement platforms, and analytics tools.
• Ability to create structured, clear, and audit‑compliant documentation.

• Proven negotiation and contract drafting, analysis and management skills.

Analytical & Strategic Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, understanding of cost levers

• Market and supplier analysis, cost modeling, and benchmarking.
• Ability to interpret data and convert insights into sourcing strategies.

Communication & Collaboration

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders globally.
• Skilled at managing supplier negotiations and presenting sourcing recommendations.

• Ability to support sourcing activities across geographies, with flexibility of working hours

Preferred technical and professional experience

Professional Attributes

• Detail‑oriented with strong business judgment.
• Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working in a structured process environment while driving continuous improvement.
• Strong customer‑experience mindset.

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Client-provided location(s): Bangalore, India

Job ID: IBM-85074

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-01-13T18:53:21