About the job
The Senior Associate in Strategic Sourcing plays a pivotal role within a dedicated procurement service delivery team. This position involves collaborating with category managers—either from the client or WNS—to facilitate category planning and develop strategic initiatives. Responsibilities include benchmarking, gathering market intelligence, managing stakeholder relationships, and creating project pipelines. The Senior Associate will spearhead the strategic sourcing execution process defined by the client, which encompasses constructing cost models, designing and issuing RFIs/RFPs, evaluating bids, and formulating negotiation strategies alongside award recommendations. This role also involves drafting and negotiating contracts while nurturing supplier relationships. A successful candidate will drive continuous savings while ensuring adherence to quality and service standards. Given the frequent interaction with senior client stakeholders, exceptional communication skills and the ability to lead discussions across diverse levels and cultures are essential. In addition to strategic sourcing, the Senior Associate may oversee a team of up to 6 members, ranging from analysts to associates across various functions such as sourcing execution, contracting, supplier relationship management, and procurement operations, all while cultivating a positive work environment and promoting cross-functional collaboration.