Direct Sourcing Specialist

Gratitude Inc

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Direct Sourcing Specialist

2-7 Year(s)

Hyderabad

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Key Skills

sourcing specialist

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Advance Your Career in Strategic Procurement & Direct Sourcing

Are you passionate about procurement, supplier management, and strategic sourcing? We are looking for a Direct Sourcing Specialist to support global procurement operations by driving sourcing activities for direct materials and components while ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and uninterrupted supply.

If you have experience in direct procurement, purchasing, supplier coordination, or category management, this is an excellent opportunity to work with global stakeholders and build your career with one of the world's leading IT and business services organizations.

What You'll Do

As a Direct Sourcing Specialist, you'll play a critical role in supporting procurement operations by coordinating suppliers, managing sourcing activities, and delivering commercial value across direct material categories.

Direct Sourcing & Procurement

Execute sourcing events for assigned direct material categories.
Manage supplier outreach, RFQs/RFPs, bid analysis, and commercial evaluations.
Support negotiations and supplier selection to achieve the best commercial outcomes.
Ensure sourcing activities align with quality, cost, and delivery objectives.

Supplier Management

Coordinate supplier onboarding, qualification, and documentation.
Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and service excellence.
Monitor supplier commitments, delivery schedules, and supply continuity.
Participate in supplier review meetings and support supplier performance improvement initiatives.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Work closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, Production, Planning, Procurement Operations, Finance, and Business teams.
Understand material requirements, technical specifications, and sourcing priorities.
Coordinate sourcing activities to support production schedules and business needs.
Resolve procurement and supplier-related issues through effective stakeholder collaboration.

Commercial Analysis & Reporting

Analyze supplier pricing, procurement spend, and market trends.
Identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier optimization, and process improvements.
Maintain sourcing records, pricing documentation, supplier databases, and contract trackers.
Prepare procurement reports and support management decision-making through data analysis.

Compliance & Process Improvement

Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, delegated authority, governance standards, and audit requirements.
Support continuous improvement initiatives across sourcing, supplier management, and procurement workflows.
Maintain accurate procurement documentation and ensure process discipline.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in:
- Supply Chain Management
- Engineering
- Business Administration
- Commerce
- Or a related discipline
2–7 years of experience in:
- Direct Procurement
- Strategic Sourcing
- Purchasing
- Category Support
- Supplier Management
- Procurement Operations
Experience working with suppliers, sourcing events, and procurement processes.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.

Key Skills

Direct Procurement
Strategic Sourcing
Purchasing
Supplier Management
Vendor Coordination
Supplier Evaluation
RFQ/RFP Management
Bid Analysis
Negotiation Support
Spend Analysis
Cost Optimization
Contract Management
ERP Systems
Procurement Operations
Supply Chain
Material Planning
Microsoft Excel
Reporting & Analytics
Stakeholder Management
Problem Solving

Why Join US?

Competitive salary package
Work with global procurement teams and enterprise sourcing programs
Gain exposure to strategic sourcing, supplier development, and procurement transformation
Continuous learning, career progression, and professional development opportunities
Collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance work culture
Be part of one of the world's leading IT and business services organizations

Who Should Apply?

This role is ideal for professionals currently working as:

Direct Procurement Specialist
Sourcing Specialist
Procurement Executive
Purchasing Executive
Buyer
Category Executive
Supply Chain Executive
Vendor Management Executive
Procurement Analyst
Materials Planner

Candidates from industries such as Manufacturing, Automotive, Engineering, Electronics, FMCG, Pharmaceuticals, Industrial Equipment, Supply Chain, Shared Services, Global Capability Centers (GCC), BPO, and IT Services are highly encouraged to apply.

Ready to Build Your Procurement Career?

If you're driven by supplier management, strategic sourcing, commercial analysis, and operational excellence, this is your opportunity to grow and make a real business impact.

Apply today and become part of a global procurement team delivering world-class sourcing solutions!

Role

Sourcing Manager

Timings

Day Shift (Permanent)

Industry

BPO

Work Mode

Work from office

Functional Area

Marketing

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