Procurement Business Partner Full Time

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Job Description

Job description

This is a key role within the APAC procurement team and will offer the successful candidate a great opportunity to influence how the team develops of the coming years.

The position holder will join the team here in India (Mumbai) or in Malaysia supporting EMAP market and act as a point of contact specifically for all Business Units (functions) purchases for Mumbai & Hyderabad such as requirements related to HR, Facilities Marketing, professional services and business operations teams etc., but will also assist with any other categories as needed.

Procurement

Key Responsibilities:

• Take a lead on managing Low & medium risk & spend transaction’s negotiations
• Manage RFXs, auctions and contracts including renewal – utilising Ariba, Experian’s e-sourcing tool.
• Define and document project pipeline and plan for FY period
• Spend reviews and re-negotiate existing contracts
• Negotiate & challenge suppliers and realise market leading commercials
• Ensure all expenditure is covered by robust contracts
• Strengthen business relationships with Internal stakeholders and key suppliers;
• Develop alternate supplier and risk mitigation strategies;
• Develop and lead regional category strategy in partnership with Global lead;
• Drive cost saving programs at both country and regional level;
• Support APAC procurement team achieving functional goals

Business Support

• Monitor supplier performance against agreed KPI’s and SLA’s;
• Understand business requirements, build supply chain and lead to meet or exceed expectations.
• Provide market insight and ability to lead and drive right direction together with business and stakeholders
• Provide data analysis support and recommendations to business leads
• Standardise procurement practices across business lines, countries and region
• Flexible and agile to response to changing to business needs.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree with economics, business, trading or equivalents
• 4-6 years’ experience in procurement PR to PO process, at least 3-4 years focused on India market, be familiar with the P2P process, market situation and quality system standards in Financial and big data industry is preferred.
• Commercial Law – understanding of contractual law, including risks, negotiation and drafting experience.
• Strong communication and project management skills , Ability to leverage existing supply tools and technologies and assist in the development of new technologies
• Professional and results driven and Work with integrity and respect company ethics as well Entrepreneurial spirit with a can-do attitude.
• Experience of Oracle ERP systems, Ariba, SharePoint, would be an advantage, but not necessary

Additional Information

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