Job Description
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ACT) is a global Fortune 200 company & a leader in the convenience store & fuel space with over 16,800 stores globally. It has a footprint across 31 countries & territories. At the Circle K Business Centre in India (ACT company), we are #OneTeam, leveraging transformation and operations together to strengthen our global capabilities. Our Global Procurement Centre of Excellence, set up in Gurugram (India), aims to build a world-class team that will focus on solving our global procurement challenges every day, in terms of operations as well as transformation requirements.
We are looking for a highly skilled & motivated Senior Sourcing Specialist to join our Global Procurement Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Gurugram. This position offers an exciting opportunity for the selected candidate to lead sourcing projects independently and bring value to the organization within IT spend category. The Senior Sourcing Specialist will also drive continuous improvements as well as help streamline the ways of working across the globe, while always collaborating with global stakeholders in a dynamic, data-driven environment.
This role needs to be detail-oriented and proactive to oversee and ensure adherence to procurement policies and business metrics within our Fuel & Retail operations. The ideal candidate shall have a strong background in sourcing & procurement processes, excellence frameworks, and risk management, ensuring that all purchasing activities align with company standards and industry regulations.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Execute sourcing strategies for IT, services, and professional services categories in alignment with organizational goals.
- Conduct market research, supplier benchmarking, and spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Manage sourcing processes, including RFP/RFQ preparation, supplier evaluation, and contract execution.
- Collaborate with IT, Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders to ensure procurement activities support technology roadmaps and compliance requirements.
- Support commercial negotiations to achieve competitive pricing and favorable terms.
- Assist in managing the contract lifecycle and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Track and report savings, value delivery, and procurement KPIs.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, Supply Chain, Engineering, IT, or related field.
- 78 years of experience in procurement or sourcing, preferably in IT hardware, software, telecom, and professional services.
- Strong understanding of IT hardware, software licensing, telecom services, and professional services procurement.
- Experience with RFP/RFQ processes, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
- Procurement certifications (e.g., CIPS) or IT-related credentials are a plus.
Additional Qualifications
- Sourcing execution, supplier management, negotiation, contract administration.
- Analytical skills, stakeholder engagement, communication, and problem-solving.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and reporting tools (Power BI desirable).
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to shape the future of our global IT strategy.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
