Job Description

Company Description

Experian unlocks the power of data to create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. We gather, analyze and process data in ways others can\'t. We help individuals take financial control and access financial services, businesses make smarter decision and thrive, lenders lend more responsibly, and organizations prevent identity fraud and crime. For more than 125 years, we\'ve helped consumers and clients prosper, and economies and communities flourish - and we\'re not done. Our 17,800 people in 45 countries believe the possibilities for you, and our world, are growing. We\'re investing in new technologies, talented people and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow.



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) 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.

Key duties include; Creation and management of RFX , developing supplier / stakeholder relationships, negotiating contracts and market leading commercials, maintenance of quality / governance standards, reducing supply chain risk, enhancing systems to streamline the buying process and leading procurement projects involving various departments / countries to drive value to the Experian business.

Confident and experienced negotiator used to handling suppliers up to senior levels proven track record of having engaged with and influenced internal stakeholder including to senior level. Evidence of having made great cost saving and challenged the status quo.

Another key part of this role will be to promote and \xe2\x80\x9csell\xe2\x80\x9d the benefit of the Procurement function to the wider business, hosting webinars and training sessions to internal groups.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement:

• Take a lead on managing Low & medium risk & spend transaction\'s negotiation
• 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.

Compliance:

• Ensure Group and APAC procurement policies are adhered to.
• Drive compliance agenda with internal stakeholders and reduce risk exposure
• Ensure Oracle P2P controls are effectively used.
• Work with internal / external auditors and senior management to close the gaps and drive improvements based on audit findings

Procurement business analysis:

• Work with internal Legal teams to understand the impacts of legislation or other changes in the environment;
• Develop and manage contract renewal and project pipelines;

Cross-functional communication:

• Produce data and analytic reporting to support and or present to key stakeholder groups
• Work with internal cross functional teams to understand the requirements and develop procurement plans to support
• Build a stakeholder engagement plan to support procurement strategy
• Support and contribute to best practice standardization across the country, region

Help stakeholders to understand procurement process and support to avoid process deviations

Qualifications

Experience

• 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.
• Bilingual in both spoken & written English and Hindi is an advantage
• 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
• Work with integrity and respect company ethics
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a can-do attitude.
• Can act on own initiative and as part of a team
• Problem solver able to adapt in a challenging environment
• Time Management - ability to manage own time and priorities.
• Computer literate with a good knowledge of data analytics tools
• Experience of Oracle ERP systems, Ariba, SharePoint, would be an advantage, but not necessary

Additional Information

• Helping clients solve complex business problems makes your heart race
• Consulting is most likely in your DNA
• You enjoy working with senior management to set strategic direction
• You are great at defining objectives and approaches for critical assignments.

Experian Careers - Creating a better tomorrow together

Experian