Procurement and Supplier Relationship Lead
1. Central Coordination
Serve as the single vendor management and procurement representative for the GDC in India, coordinating all vendor-related activities across multiple global business units. You will need to be comfortable engaging with stakeholders and vendors at a senior level, being considered a peer who can add value.
Act as the primary liaison between India-based operations and global procurement teams
Foster great relationships with the senior leadership team in Hyderabad, being seen as a peer who is part of the team and can deliver real value to the GDC--s operation
A global outlook on Experian--s business and relationships, recognizing there is value to be added by working in a consistent and joined-up way across the globe
Ensure policy compliance for vendor onboarding and sourcing, ensuring stakeholders use existing strategic vendors wherever possible
Strategic thinking and create opportunities to maximise value and unlock cost savings including but not limited to efficiency and productivity improvements
Qualifications
- 1. Education & Experience - Bachelor--s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or numerate/technical field. 7+ years of experience in procurement, vendor management, or supplier relationship management. - Experience working in a global organization with cross-border coordination.
- 2. Technical Skills - Strong knowledge of procurement processes, governance, and compliance. - Familiarity with Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) frameworks. - Ability to develop and manage vendor performance dashboards and reporting tools.
- 3. Soft Skills - Good stakeholder management and relationship-building skills at senior levels. Strong communication and presentation skills for awareness sessions and leadership engagement. Entrepreneurial mindset to identify and deliver value opportunities proactively.
- 4. Behavioral Attributes - Dependable and detail-oriented for maintaining audit-ready documentation. Innovative and proactive in driving vendor performance improvements. - Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities.
