Senior Specialist Global Strategic Sourcing

Senior Specialist Global Strategic Sourcing : Global Workplace and Indirect Category support (Location : VMware Bengaluru (Bangalore), India) The Elevator Pitch: Why will you enjoy this new opportunity? The world is changing fast! Corporations, governments, schools, hospitals are all feeling immense pressure to offer work from anywhere or buy from anywhere technology. They are in desperate need for an IT infrastructure that lets employees and customers access applications from any device, anywhere, on any cloud, all while being secure. VMware provides the solution. You will not find another company that offers the breadth of innovative technology designed for an unpredictable world. As a Senior Specialist Global Strategic Sourcing focused on Global Workplace and other Indirect categories at VMware, you can grow your career delivering innovative sourcing solutions that help VMware meet its business objectives. You will have opportunities to meet new people, understand their business, analyze spend trends and work together to find solutions that enable success. In our collaborative culture, you will have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of Sourcing, Procurement, Finance, Sales, Marketing, and the technology landscape. Success in the Role: What are the performance outcomes over the first 6-12 months you will work toward completing? Within the first 30-60 days you will: Understand the current VMware business landscape, products, and culture so that you can bring fresh, innovative ideas to the role that will drive value and thought leadership. Get to know the Sourcing & Operations team and connect with key stakeholders to establish a solid foundation for relationship building and collaboration. Leverage VMware and Sourcing resources and tools to effectively navigate the day-to- day work at VMware and in the Strategic Sourcing & Operations team. Review existing projects to understand the history and process needed for successful completion so you have this framework for future projects. Within 90 days you will: Establish a preferred, diverse, and sustainable supply base for key Global Workplace subcategories not limited to Facility management services, Construction services, physical security, employee transportation et to support all 3 GEO’s (APAC, EMEA & US regions). You will also be given exposure to work on multiple indirect categories from a sourcing support perspective and special projects like Contract life cycle management, Responsible sourcing, Third party supplier management etc. as and when opportunity arise Partner with Sourcing colleagues and business stakeholders to identify, plan for and execute on Sourcing initiatives that drive business value. Proactively manage and monitor a pipeline of Sourcing projects. What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis? Activities include the following: Collaboration with various business partners using empathy and listening to understand opportunities and recommend solutions to business needs. Spend reviews and external benchmarking which require an investigative and analytical mindset Sourcing strategy development through expertise, business acumen and an understanding of the business. Structured Sourcing project execution through project management fundamentals. Request for proposals, eAuctions and other competitive pricing negotiations. Contract drafting and terms negotiations on various purchasing agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements and Data Privacy/Data Transfer Agreements. Participation in various supplier risk management efforts including SEC reporting, supplier integrity checks, and both internal and external audits. What is the leadership like for this role? What is the structure and culture of the team like? The role reports into the Director of Global Workplace and APJ Strategic Sourcing and Operations . He is a seasoned leader with Multi category sourcing, and Operations expertise leading a team of sourcing professional(s) supporting multiple categories. . He creates a culture of inclusion, open-mindedness, and curiosity. His management philosophy is about encouraging everyone on the team to be independent thinkers. He looks for people who can think out-of-the-box and then execute on a good idea through their collaboration and partnership with stakeholders. His team works flexible hours, arranging schedules to fit individual needs, taking into consideration key projects and global stakeholder relationships. The Global Workplace Sourcing reports into the Strategic Sourcing and Operations Organization which is part of VMware Finance. The Strategic Sourcing and Operations Organization provides sourcing and operations support across VMware businesses and functions. We embrace our VMWare EPIC values including: Execution Passion Integrity Customers Community Our global team is located throughout our VMware offices including Palo Alto California, Austin Texas, Cork Ireland, Bengaluru (Bangalore) India, Sofia Bulgaria, Sydney Australia, and China. Were an organization that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our team culture is built on trust, mutual respect, and ongoing development. We enjoy and support each other and like to have fun. Where is this role located? The location of this role is Bengaluru (Bangalore), India . Work will be done from an office some days during a week and otherwise from a non-VMware building anywhere within a two-hour commute to one our VMware offices in India What are the benefits and perks of working at VMware? You and your loved ones will be supported with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Below are some highlights, or you can view the complete benefits package by visiting www.benefits.vmware.com. Medical Coverage, Retirement, and Parental Leave Plans for All Family Types Generous Time Off Programs 40 hours of paid time to volunteer in your community Rethink's Neurodiversity program to support parents raising children with learning or behavior challenges, or developmental disabilities Financial contributions to your ongoing development (conference participation, trainings, course work, etc.) Healthy and local inspired snacks in all our on-site pantries Wellness reimbursement and online fitness and wellbeing classes Role Skills Engineering Graduate or Engineering Graduate plus MBA (Preferably Finance, Operations, Supply Chain) with minimum 5+ years relevant strategic sourcing professional work experience Additional qualifications like CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) will be an added advantage Ability to interpret/present/articulate analytical results and facilitate decision making Ability to multi-task, prioritize and coordinate tasks to meet multiple deadlines Good critical thinking skills A quick learner, who finds opportunities to gain and share knowledge Effective communication skills with all levels of management; experience of working cross-culturally is a plus Good costing, negotiation, and project management skills Working knowledge of Ariba, Scout or an equivalent ERP Sourcing tool shall be an added advantage Be a team player and collaborate well with business partners across globe Able to deliver results with highest degree of Ethics, Integrity & Passion Perform duties independently & deliver results with minimal supervision Must be a self-starter who is willing to work on their own initiative and must be goals focused Category : Finance Subcategory: Purchasing Experience: Manager and Professional Full Time/ Part Time: Full Time Posted Date: 2022-11-15 VMware Company Overview: At VMware, we believe that software has the power to unlock new opportunities for people and our planet. We look beyond the barriers of compromise to engineer new ways to make technologies work together seamlessly. Our cloud, mobility, and security software form a flexible, consistent digital foundation for securely delivering the apps, services and experiences that are transforming business innovation around the globe. At the core of what we do are our people who deeply value execution, passion, integrity, customers, and community. Shape what’s possible today at http://careers.vmware.com. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: VMware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: VMware is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. 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