Job Description

Develop & manage individual or multiple category sourcing plans for Technology, Finance and Insurance, Marketing, Real Estate, Human Resource, Professional Services, and other related commodities.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop & manage individual or multiple category sourcing plans for Technology, Finance and Insurance, Marketing, Real Estate, Human Resource, Professional Services, and other related commodities.
• Develop and negotiate contracts with existing/new suppliers, including MSA, License Agreement, ASP Agreements and Purchase Agreement. Manage win/win sourcing strategies with suppliers.
• Gather Business requirements and influence requirement definition as appropriate.
• Manage demand management data for various business units and project saves opportunities after analyzing spend data.
• Develop supplier market intelligence; understand and interpret supplier market economics; develop pricing benchmarks.
• Develop commodity specific analytics, including volume-based pricing structures, in support of the sourcing and negotiation strategies.
• Work closely with internal SMEs in work-streams, such as, Legal, Compliance, Information Security, Statement of Works, etc., during the contracting process.
• Interact daily with VPs and Directors based in US and with global suppliers, in a remote operations environment.
• Construct and manage end-to-end RFIs/ RFPs/RFQ's; to drive supplier selection processes.
• Manage multiple complex sourcing projects at the same time and close advanced projects on time with minimal supervision.
• Apply influencing, persuasion, and presentation skills, with multiple internal and external stakeholders. Manage conflict resolution.

Required Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills, to analyze data, trends, metrics etc.
• The candidate must possess excellent communication skills (Spoken & written).
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in procurement/ sourcing.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high quality of work.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with cross-functional teams in a remote operations environment
• Proficiency in MS Excel. Proficiency in MS PowerPoint and Word a plus.
• Candidates with experience in Ariba Sourcing and Contract Management modules is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Excel. Proficiency in MS PowerPoint and Word a plus.

About Our Company
Ameriprise India LLP has been providing client based financial solutions to help clients plan and achieve their financial objectives for 125 years. We are a U.S. based financial planning company headquartered in Minneapolis with a global presence. The firm's focus areas include Asset Management and Advice, Retirement Planning and Insurance Protection. Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions and work with other talented individuals who share your passion for doing great work. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office and a difference in your community. So if you're talented, driven and want to work for a strong ethical company that cares, take the next step and create a career at Ameriprise India LLP.
Ameriprise India LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.
Full-Time/Part-Time Full time
Timings (2:00p-10:30p)
India Business Unit AWMPO AWMP&S President's Office
Job Family Group Finance

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