Procurement Leader_D1

Wipro · ✓ Verified company
📍 Bengaluru, IND-29, IND, 560035 · On-site · Full-time

About the role

Job Description Procurement Leader - D1/AVP Location: Chennai (Sholinganallur) Shift: Candidate should be flexible with shift timing as it is global role ͏ Experience - 18+ years of overall experience in BPO, Shared Services, Consulting, or Procurement Operations. - Minimum 12 years of managerial experience. - Proven experience managing large-scale operations with 500+ FTEs. - Experience handling multi-geography delivery teams across APMEA, Middle East, Europe, North America (NAM), and Latin America (LAM). Preferred Qualifications - MBA / Postgraduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Operations, or related field. - Exposure to digital procurement solutions and AI-driven sourcing technologies. ͏ Key Responsibilities Service Delivery & Operations Management - Drive on-time, accurate, and high-quality service delivery within agreed SLAs. - Manage end-to-end S2P operations across multiple clients and geographies. - Ensure compliance with contractual commitments and governance requirements. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience. - Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction by consistently meeting or exceeding service expectations. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Excellence - Identify spend optimization opportunities and lead cost reduction initiatives. - Partner with category management teams to deliver sourcing strategies and procurement transformation programs. - Drive sourcing, supplier management, contract lifecycle management, and procurement operations excellence. ͏ Client & Stakeholder Management - Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for S2P and Procurement operations. - Engage with senior client stakeholders, including CXO-level leaders. - Present solutions, transformation roadmaps, business cases, and industry best practices. - Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders. Business Growth & Transformation - Identify opportunities to expand existing business scope and improve current processes. - Leverage domain expertise and business understanding to create innovative solutions for clients. - Support business development, solutioning, and transformation initiatives. - Drive automation and digital transformation across procurement operations. ͏ Analytical & Strategic Thinking - Ability to develop diagnostic frameworks and leverage data-driven insights. - Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. - Experience driving transformation and operational excellence initiatives.   Additional Requirements - Willingness to work in client-specific shifts as required. - Strong focus on governance, compliance, risk management, and service excellence. - Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced global delivery environment.   Request you to please confirm your interest in this role so we can proceed with initial discussion.