Source to Contract Associate – Procurement Services, SaaS/Tech

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Namibia.

📋 Description

• Manage sourcing projects of varying complexity from initiation to completion.

• Assess sourcing requests to ensure alignment with client guidelines and identify any data deficiencies.

• Engage with client requesters and provide updates on project status.

• Gather and analyze spend data while performing supply market assessments.

• Identify potential suppliers and design, publish, and oversee RFx events.

• Facilitate reverse auctions and negotiate deals related to software, SaaS, professional, and corporate services.

• Evaluate and interpret bid responses and proposals.

• Organize supplier evaluations, draw insights, prepare summaries, and present recommendations to clients.

• Conduct supplier onboarding and training, while tracking milestone activities.

• Create and tailor RFx, pricing, and proposal evaluation templates.

• Identify inefficiencies in processes and suggest enhancements to Denali procedures.

• Ensure thorough documentation of all project activities.

• Work alongside Client Category Managers and WNS Subject Matter Experts on sourcing strategies, approaches, and methodologies.

• Oversee 5 to 12 concurrent sourcing projects with minimal supervision or independently.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.

• At least 2 to 3 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, operations, or supply chain.

• Proficient sourcing skills, encompassing sourcing methodologies, processes, eSourcing technology, and RFx development and management.

• Knowledge of best-practice sourcing strategies and techniques.

• Strong analytical capabilities with proficiency in analyzing, organizing, and presenting data in Excel using pivot tables and other functions.

• Ability to synthesize data, draw conclusions, and provide recommendations based on client goals and requirements.

• Proficient in one or more eSourcing tools, such as Ariba, Procuri, Iasta, Zycus, or an ERP eSourcing module.

• CLAUDE proficiency is preferred.

• Basic to intermediate negotiation skills in software-environment and credit-based-system enterprise licensing.

• Understanding of retail-store-specific categories, pricing/cost structures, terminology, vendors, requirements, and sourcing levers.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Strong project management skills, including planning, time management, multitasking, and critical path identification.

• Strong customer service orientation, with skills in issue resolution and relationship management.

• Ability to quickly learn and master client-specific processes, terminology, political dynamics, systems, and unique requirements.

• Solid decision-making skills based on available information in sensitive client situations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and sick leave.

• 401(k) with company match or other retirement plan.

• Life and AD&D Insurance.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Extensive opportunities for professional development.

• A diverse and inclusive workplace.

• Performance-based bonuses, incentive pay, or commissions may be available.