Senior Group Manager - Procurement Services (MRO/CAPEX Categories)

Company Description

WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS) is a leading Business Process Management (BPM) company. We combine our deep industry knowledge with technology and analytics expertise to co-create innovative, digital-led transformational solutions with clients across multiple industries. 

WNS Procurement, a strategic business unit within WNS, is a market leader in procurement transformation & advisory, managed services, intelligence and analytics, and digital tools. Our mission is to enable procurement to become the top value creator in the business by implementing transformational operating models that are category-driven, insights-led, and digitally enabled.  

Why Join WNS Procurement?  

• Client-Centric Approach: Help clients achieve their business goals by implementing customized, next-generation procurement solutions.  

• Collaborative Culture: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.  

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a team that leverages cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights to revolutionize procurement processes.  

• Global Impact: Work with leading global companies and make a significant impact on their procurement strategies.  

• Career Growth: We offer extensive professional development opportunities, ensuring that you grow alongside the company. 

Job Description

The Sr. Group Manager, Sourcing and Category Management (MRO and Capex) is a member of a client dedicated procurement service delivery team responsible for co-leading (together with client) the MRO and Capex category planning and strategy development, benchmarking, collecting market intelligence, managing stakeholders, and developing project pipelines.

He or she will lead the client’s defined strategic sourcing execution process, including building cost models, designing and launching of RFIs/RFPs, evaluating bids, planning and executing negotiation strategies, and making award recommendations.

Additionally, this role may be responsible for leading a team of 1-2 members. A successful candidate will drive year-over-year savings while ensuring quality and service level requirements are met.This role frequently interacts with senior members of the client’s organization, so he or she must have excellent communication skills and be comfortable leading and participating in discussions across levels and cultures.In addition, he or she is also responsible for creating a positive work environment and fostering cross-functional and cross-regional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities / Job Duties

• Developing medium to long-term category strategies for a variety of MRO and Capex sub-categories· Developing and executing sourcing strategies through the use of the client’s strategic sourcing process
• Identifying cost savings through negotiations, event driven activities, and alternate sourcing strategies to achieve assigned cost saving goals
• Leading commercial negotiations and drafting contracts
• Managing overall supplier relationships, including supplier performance, capability development, risk mitigation, cost savings, and quality improvements
• If applicable, managing the team’s objective setting, performance, career growth, training, and competency development
• Acting as the escalation point for the source to contract (S2C) team, communicating and resolving operational issues, and escalating to the Regional Delivery Lead as necessary

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Hands-on knowledge of MRO sub-categories (spare parts, OEM supplies, MRO services, third party maintenance services) and Capex sub-categories (Construction projects, Equipment)· Awareness of MRO industry, key suppliers, major trends, cost drivers and negotiation levers
• Awareness of Capex industry, key suppliers, major trends, cost drivers and negotiation levers· Deep understanding of strategic sourcing methods and approaches and an ability to apply various concepts to category-level activities at the client.
• Ability to determine the appropriate procurement strategy for assigned categories and business requirements
• Ability to draft simple to complex contractual agreements
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to provide custom solutions to address the client’s challenges
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously
• Strong leadership skills, including ability to motivate and manage people
• Advanced proficiency using Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree, MBA preferred
• 10 – 12 years of work experience strategic sourcing and category management.
• 7+ years of experience with MRO and/or Capex and related sub-categories. 

Additional Information

Business Fundamentals:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated teamwork and team leadership capabilities
• Client Services Capabilities:
  • Strong customer service orientation including demonstrated issue resolution and relationship management skills
  • Ability to learn and master client specific processes, terminology, political environment, systems and unique requirements by various business groups
  • Solid decision-making ability using available facts in sensitive client situations
  • Contract negotiation and drafting