We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Sourcing Specialist to join our procurement team. The ideal candidate will have 0-3 years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement operations, with a strong ability to identify cost-saving opportunities, negotiate with suppliers, and support end-to-end sourcing processes.
Responsibilities- Manage the end-to-end sourcing process for assigned categories, including identifying suppliers, preparing RFQs/RFPs, evaluating bids, and negotiating terms.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and align sourcing strategies accordingly.
- Analyze supplier performance, pricing, and market trends to identify opportunities for cost optimization.
- Maintain and update the preferred supplier list and ensure compliance with company procurement policies.
- Support contract management activities, including coordination with legal and business teams.
- Work with cross-functional teams (Finance, Legal, Operations) to ensure timely purchase order creation and delivery.
- Track and report sourcing metrics, savings, and supplier performance improvements.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
- 0–3 years of hands-on experience in strategic sourcing or procurement.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and experience with ERP/procurement tools (SAP/Ariba/Coupa or equivalent).
- Good understanding of sourcing best practices, supplier evaluation, and contract management processes.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- 0-3 years of hands-on experience in strategic sourcing or procurement
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Experience with ERP or procurement tools such as SAP, Ariba, or Coupa
- Understanding of sourcing best practices, supplier evaluation, and contract management processes
What We Do
Choosing a digital partner is about more than capabilities — it’s about collaboration and character. Unrealistic overhauls and off-the-shelf products ignore what matters most — your unique needs, culture, goals, and your legacy data and technology environments. At EXL, our collaboration is built on ongoing listening and learning to adapt our methodologies. We’re your business evolution partner—tailoring solutions that make the most of data to make better business decisions and drive more intelligence into your increasingly digital operations. Whether your goals are scaling the use of AI and digital, redesign operating models, or driving better and faster decisions, we’re here to partner with you to help you gain—and maintain—competitive advantage with efficient, sustainable models at scale. Our expertise in transformation, data science, and change management helps make your business more efficient and effective, improve customer relationships and enhance revenue growth. Instead of focusing on multi-year, resource- and time-intensive platform designs or migrations, we look deeper at your entire value chain to integrate strategies with impact. We use our specialization in analytics, digital interventions, and operations management—alongside deep industry expertise — to deliver solutions that help you outperform the competition. At EXL, it’s all about outcomes—your outcomes—and delivering success on your terms. Share your goals with us and together, we’ll optimize how you leverage data to drive your business forward. For more information, visit www.exlservice.com.
