Specialist, FAO

Location
Chennai, India
Language
English

Description

Concentrix is a technology-enabled global business services company specializing in customer engagement and improving business performance. We partner with ambitious, progressive executives around the world to future-proof their business and stay ahead of the competition and customer expectations.

 

Role and Key Responsibilities:

 

•Strategy & Sourcing: Develop and execute sourcing strategies for various indirect categories (IT, Marketing, Facilities, HR, Professional Services).

•Cost Management: Drive cost optimization, implement Zero-Based Costing (ZBC), and analyze spend to find savings.

•Supplier Management: Lead RFP/RFQ processes, negotiate contracts, manage supplier performance, and build strong relationships.

•Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with internal teams (Finance, Legal, IT, Business Units) for needs alignment and smooth processes.

•Compliance & Risk: Ensure adherence to company policies, legal requirements, and manage supply chain risks.

•Process Improvement: Analyze data, streamline procurement, and support end-to-end procurement lifecycle.

 

Key skills & knowledge:

•Experience: Proven background in procurement, ideally indirect sourcing.

•Technical: Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and procurement platforms.

•Soft Skills: Strong negotiation, communication, leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

•Domain Knowledge: Understanding of IT, MRO, marketing, or other specific indirect categories.

Experience of Contract management role preferred

 

Education – Graduate

 

Disclaimer: -

'Neither Concentrix nor any authorized 3rd party who assist with our recruitment process, ever ask candidates for ‘recruitment’, ‘processing’ or any other kind of fees in exchange for offer letters from Concentrix. Offer letters and other recruiting correspondence from Concentrix are printed on Concentrix letter head with authentic signatures of appropriate Concentrix authorities.'

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