Associate Consultant – Global Sourcing

A Leading Global Consultancy is seeking an Associate Consultant – Global Sourcing to join its Business Consulting Risk team in Gurgaon. In this strategic role, you will lead and execute global sourcing contract negotiations across multiple assigned categories. Furthermore, you will manage indirect spending while ensuring all activities follow strict commercial and legal requirements. Consequently, this position is vital for helping clients identify and manage risks that impact their long-term business strategy.

The Associate Consultant – Global Sourcing must independently review and analyze complex contract requirements to support high-stakes negotiations. Additionally, you will demonstrate technical excellence by conducting research and operating largely independently within established sourcing guidelines. Therefore, the consultancy is looking for a professional with 3 to 10 years of global sourcing experience. If you are an agile professional with a Post-Graduate or MBA degree, this Associate Consultant – Global Sourcing role offers a premier platform for career growth.

Key Responsibilities for the Associate Consultant – Global Sourcing

• Lead and execute comprehensive global sourcing contract negotiations in multiple assigned categories.
• Manage indirect spending effectively while adhering to global leader standards in advisory services.
• Independently review and analyze contract requirements to provide technical excellence in sourcing.
• Conduct detailed research to support negotiation strategies and ensure favorable contract outcomes.
• Operate largely independently within given sourcing guidelines to deliver high-quality business results.
• Provide insightful and practical solutions to solve complex problems and business issues.
• Collaborate across multiple client departments to provide integrated consulting services.
• Champion innovative solutions by blending emerging technologies into existing business processes.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and learning for yourself and your project team.
• Build sustainable relationships with stakeholders that create long-term value for the organization.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Educational Qualifications: Post-Graduate, MBA, or Bachelors degree.
• Professional Certification: Must be CIPS, CPSM, CPP, or SCM Certified.
• Relevant Experience: Minimum of 3 to 10 years of experience in global sourcing.
• Proven ability to manage indirect spending on a global scale independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective contract negotiation.
• Demonstrated agility, curiosity, and the ability to sustain positive energy in a fast-paced environment.

Core Competencies and Attributes

• Ability to work in a collaborative manner while following commercial and legal requirements.
• Capacity to embrace technology and transform new ways of working within risk management.
• Commitment to delivering the highest quality results and investing in personal wellbeing.
• Practical approach to solving issues with the ability to provide adaptable and creative solutions.

If you are a sourcing professional ready to drive the Associate Consultant – Global Sourcing function for a Leading Global Consultancy, we encourage you to apply today!