Procurement and Supplier Relationship Lead

Job Description

1. Central Coordination

Serve as the single vendor management and procurement representative for the GDC in India, coordinating all vendor-related activities across multiple global business units. You will need to be comfortable engaging with stakeholders and vendors at a senior level, being considered a peer who can add value.

. Act as the primary liaison between India-based operations and global procurement teams

. Foster great relationships with the senior leadership team in Hyderabad, being seen as a peer who is part of the team and can deliver real value to the GDC's operation

. A global outlook on Experian's business and relationships, recognizing there is value to be added by working in a consistent and joined-up way across the globe

. Ensure policy compliance for vendor onboarding and sourcing, ensuring stakeholders use existing strategic vendors wherever possible

. Strategic thinking and create opportunities to maximise value and unlock cost savings including but not limited to efficiency and productivity improvements

Qualifications

• 1. Education & Experience . Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or numerate/technical field . 7+ years of experience in procurement, vendor management, or supplier relationship management. . Experience working in a global organization with cross-border coordination.
• 2. Technical Skills . Strong knowledge of procurement processes, governance, and compliance. . Familiarity with Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) frameworks. . Ability to develop and manage vendor performance dashboards and reporting tools.
• 3. Soft Skills . Good stakeholder management and relationship-building skills at senior levels. . Strong communication and presentation skills for awareness sessions and leadership engagement. . Entrepreneurial mindset to identify and deliver value opportunities proactively.
• 4. Behavioral Attributes . Dependable and detail-oriented for maintaining audit-ready documentation. . Innovative and proactive in driving vendor performance improvements. . Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities.

Additional Information

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