Sourcing & Procurement Associate @ EXL
placeHybrid
attach_money $80,000
businessHybrid
scheduleTemporary
Posted 1 day ago
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Overview
The Sourcing & Procurement Associate manages the end-to-end sourcing cycle by understanding business needs, performing vendor research, and ensuring all contracts are finalized with favorable terms.
Responsibilities
- Manage the complete sourcing cycle and vendor research.
- Develop and publish RFP in Ariba and other platforms.
- Conduct market research and analyze potential suppliers.
- Lead supplier selection using RFIs, RFPs and negotiations.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet requirements.
- Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers.
- Provide administrative support by managing project plans and documentation.
- Liaise with legal, business, and suppliers to finalize contracts.
- Document and analyze supplier responses and track key metrics.
- Coordinate meetings, presentations, and RFx events.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- 3+ years’ relevant experience in sourcing or procurement.
- Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing and supplier management.
- Experience using SAP Ariba in Sourcing and Contract workspace.
- Good project management, business analysis, and process analysis skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Relevant certifications (CPSM or PMP) are a plus.
Key skills/competency
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Vendor Research
- RFP
- Negotiation
- Market Analysis
- Contract Management
- Project Management
- SAP Ariba
- Supplier Evaluation
How to Get Hired at EXL
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research EXL's culture: Explore company values on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Customize your resume: Highlight sourcing and procurement experience.
- Prepare for interviews: Emphasize market research and negotiation skills.
- Showcase certification: Mention any CPSM or PMP credentials.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review SAP Ariba functionalities.
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Study RFP creation procedures.
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Brush up on contract negotiation techniques.
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Practice project management software skills.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe a challenging negotiation.
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Explain vendor selection approach.
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Illustrate cross-team communication.
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Show how you manage project priorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
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