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Work Location: Gurugram with a minimum of 3 days per week’s work from office Shift Timing: 3 PM IST to 12AM IST
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About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Procurement Specialist with a strong background in Indirect Procurement and software purchasing. This individual will be responsible for driving value, managing risk, and building supplier relationships within complex spend categories including IT software, SaaS, professional services, and other indirect categories.
The ideal candidate will bring deep category knowledge, excellent communication, detailed record keeping, strategic sourcing expertise, and a proven ability to partner cross-functionally to meet business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead sourcing, negotiation, and contract execution for software, SaaS, and other indirect procurement categories.
- Collaborate with IT, Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders to align procurement strategies with organizational goals.
- Manage supplier relationships and performance, including SLAs, KPIs, and issue resolution.
- Drive cost reduction, risk mitigation, and value creation through strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Maintain strong market intelligence and stay informed on software and technology trends, vendor landscape, and pricing models.
- Support procurement processes, including RFPs/RFIs, vendor selection, and contract lifecycle management.
- Ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies and regulatory requirements.
- Analyze spend data to identify trends, savings opportunities, and procurement efficiencies.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to procurement process improvements.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Procurement, with a strong focus on Indirect Procurement and software purchasing.
- Deep knowledge of software licensing models, SaaS contracts, and technology vendor negotiations.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience with procurement tools (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle Procurement Cloud, etc).
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects with cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical skills and a data-driven decision-making approach.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field (Master’s or relevant certification like CPSM or CPM is a plus).
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in a global or multi-national environment
- Understanding of cybersecurity, data privacy, and compliance requirements in software agreements
- Familiarity with agile procurement or digital transformation initiatives
- Familiarity with AI
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in procurement and contract management.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment focused on growth and development.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Flexible working arrangements.
If you are a detail-oriented, motivated individual eager to kick-start your career in procurement and are comfortable working US hours, we would love to hear from you!
About GLG / Gerson Lehrman Group
GLG is the world’s insight network. Our clients rely on GLG’s global team to connect with powerful insight across fields from our network of approximately 1 million experts (and the hundreds of new experts we recruit every day).
We serve thousands of the world’s best businesses, from Fortune 500 corporations to leading technology companies to professional services firms and financial institutions. We connect our clients to the world’s largest and most varied source of first-hand expertise, including executives, scientists, academics, former public-sector leaders, and the foremost subject matter specialists.
GLG’s industry-leading compliance framework allows clients to learn in a structured, auditable, and transparent way, consistent with their own internal compliance obligations and the highest professional ethical standards. Our compliance standards are a major competitive differentiator and key component of the company’s culture.
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Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. (“GLG”) is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, race, religion, color, marital status, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. (“GLG”) is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, race, religion, color, marital status, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.