WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS), is a leading Business Process Management (BPM) company. We combine our deep industry knowledge with technology and analytics expertise to co-create innovative, digital-led transformational solutions with clients across 10 industries. We enable businesses in Travel, Insurance, Banking and Financial Services, Manufacturing, Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods, Shipping and Logistics, Healthcare, and Utilities to re-imagine their digital future and transform their outcomes with operational excellence.We deliver an entire spectrum of BPM services in finance and accounting, procurement, customer interaction services and human resources leveraging collaborative models that are tailored to address the unique business challenges of each client. We co-create and execute the future vision of 400+ clients with the help of our 44,000+ employees.

Position Title:

Deputy Manager – Procurement

Grade:

BII

Team:

Individual Contributor: Part of 3 member team

Reporting to:

Group Manager /  Sr. Group Manager – Procurement

Brief Job Description:

This is executive level position in Captive Procurement function for supporting the Professional Services portfolio (Sourcing and Contracting). The incumbent is expected to have minimum 3 -4 years of relevant industry experience, specifically in contract management, Procure to Pay (P2P), MIS and vendor engagement. Candidates having prior experience in HR and Recruitment related contracts will be preferred.

This position is based out of Mumbai and will operate in Hybrid model of working.

Key responsibilities:  PROFESSIONAL SERVICES category

• Sourcing Support within Professional Services Category group
• Manage and track HR category specific contracts – renewals – negotiations.  
• Identify and pre-qualify potential Service Providers, Run RFQ's, evaluates RFPs/RFQs responses and proposals based on type of service needed, T&C,
• Candidate should be able to align with selected suppliers to develop mutually acceptable contractual agreements. Collaborates with Procurement Shared Services for actions related contract governance and compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Interact/liaise and maintain relationships at a Senior/Executive level.
• Ensure completion of documentation requirements (MSA & SoW’s, Short term contract.)
• Build a knowledge repository for services used, preferred vendors, contract strengthening.
• Work with various support teams within the function for P2P (procure to pay) process.

SKILLS

Essential:

• Minimum of 3-4 years experience in Procurement function in ITES/BPO/KPO/Consulting companies.
• MIS and , Strong Excel Skills, knowledge of digital tools / databases
• Services Contracting with large to mid-scale HR recruitment vendors, Job Portal services, , Free-lance consultants,
• Contract review (Knowledge of legal terms in service contracting)
• Performance management skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, knowledge and education

Essential:

• Expertise to include, amongst others, Procure-to-pay, Source-to-pay, Master Data Management, Reporting, Analytics, Market Intelligence.
• Ability to be a strong team player and undertake regular and special assignments within the department.
• Strong collaborator with cross functional teams & people,
• Ability to deal with high levels of complexity.
• Data driven action orientation, with strong reporting, data analysis, presentation skills, and organizational abilities.
• Must have worked in a Service /ITES environment for at least 5 years.
• Negotiation and Effective communication skills are mandatory.

Desirable:

• Process improvement experience / Certification
• Good knowledge of technology platforms and systems
• Consensus building skills.

Education:

• Minimum qualification of Bachelor’s degree in Science, Commerce, BMS or BBA. Additional certifications in procurement domain.
• MBA in HR ( Recommended )

Specific Competencies

• High energy/ passion for growth / go-getter
• Global exposure
• Excellent communication and Presentation skills
• Ability to influence multiple internal stakeholders.
• Ability to build deep client partnerships.
• Ability to lead and build strong teams.
• Strategic thinking
• Problem solving 

• Minimum qualification of Bachelor’s degree in Science, Commerce, BMS or BBA. Additional certifications in procurement domain.