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Associate Director - Knowledge Services @ GEP

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GEP  Associate Director - Knowledge Services

Job Description

Overview

GEP is a diverse, creative team of people passionate about procurement. We invest ourselves entirely in our clients success, creating strong collaborative relationships that deliver extraordinary value year after year. Our clients include market global leaders with far-flung international operations, Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises, leading government and public institutions. 

We deliver practical, effective services and software that enable procurement leaders to maximise their impact on business operations, strategy and financial performance. Thats just some of the things that we do in our quest to build a beautiful company, enjoy the journey and make a difference. GEP is a place where individuality is prized, and talent respected. Were focused on what is real and effective. GEP is where good ideas and great people are recognized, results matter, and ability and hard work drive achievements. Were a learning organization, actively looking for people to help shape, grow and continually improve us.

Are you one of us?

GEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to hiring and valuing a global diverse work team.

For more information please visit us on GEP.com or check us out on LinkedIn.com.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership and Global Experience: Managing and developing a team of sourcing
professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations . Should have
managed at least 200 M in annual IT spend
Strategic Sourcing: Developing and executing comprehensive sourcing strategies for IT,
software, services, and infrastructure.
Cost Optimization: Analyzing spending trends, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and
implementing strategies to reduce IT procurement costs while maintaining quality and
service levels.
Contract Negotiation: Leading negotiations with IT vendors to secure favorable terms and
conditions, including pricing, service level agreements, and contract durations.
Collaboration: Collaborating with other departments, such as IT, finance, and legal, to align
sourcing strategies with business objectives and ensure compliance with organizational
policies.
Market Analysis: Staying informed about market trends, emerging technologies, and best
practices in IT sourcing to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
Performance Monitoring: Tracking and analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) related
to IT sourcing, such as Savings, Payment terms management, supplier performance, and
contract compliance like Sustainability etc.
Stakeholder Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with key
stakeholders, including internal business partners and external vendors.
Compliance: Ensuring that all IT sourcing activities comply with relevant regulations,
policies, and ethical guidelines.
Downstream PO Invoice knowledge and Management: Understand downstream
activities in PRPO and Accounts to help lead issues that arise in this space

Qualifications

Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelors degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, IT, or a related
field. MBA or advanced degree.
15 plus years experience in a professional role for a global multi-national business.
10-12 years Procurement/Strategic Sourcing experience, Experience in IT procurement
Strong understanding of IT services, software, and hardware procurement processes.
Experienced working in a matrix environment or in a global, multi-cultural cross-functional
team.
Exposure to implementing global strategic IT initiatives.
Exceptional negotiation, contract management, and vendor relationship skills.
Expertise in compliance and risk management within the procurement space.
Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and balance competing priorities.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of procurement technologies and tools (e.g., SAP, Ariba, Oracle).
Ability to think strategically while managing day-to-day operational details.
Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, MS Projects)

Job Classification

Industry: Recruitment / Staffing
Functional Area / Department: Administration & Facilities
Role Category: Administration
Role: Head - Administration
Employement Type: Full time

Contact Details:

Company: GEP
Location(s): Hyderabad

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Keyskills:   risk management process project management sap oracle software it services strategic sourcing administration ms project interpersonal skills monitoring excel operations compliance procurement visio leadership ariba word powerpoint communication skills ms office hardware

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