Strategic Buyer with Italian

September 5, 2024

WNS Global Services

OTHER

Company Description
WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS) is a global Business Process Management (BPM) leader. WNS offers business value to 400+global clients by combining operational excellence with deep domain expertise in key industry verticals, including Banking and Financial Services, Consulting and Professional Services, Healthcare, Insurance, Manufacturing, Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods, Shipping and Logistics, Telecommunications, Travel and Utilities.About WNS Romania:WNS Romania is a leading provider of end-to-end BPM solutions in Europe. We are strategic partner to our clients for delivering a full range of basic to complex business processes. We understand European business while maintaining a global context. We have stood by this statement since our inception in 2008.Our core capabilities are around German, Italian, Spanish, French, English languages across F&A, Procurement and Customer Service Interaction Services. We have over 11 clients and more than 450 employees across multiple industries like: Insurance, Travel & Leisure, Manufacturing, Market Intelligence, Music & Entertainment and Specialty Minerals. We are most admired for our people, partnership approach, performance and domain expertise. You will enjoy:• Bonuses for your results• A great office, a friendly atmosphere and a multinational environment• Wide range of development and training options (including soft skills and language courses)

Job Description
Your role will include:

Selection of strategic suppliers who have the ability to meet all delivery, quality, new product development and competitiveness requirements
Manage supplier relationships for assigned commodities while developing & implementing cost reduction programs and improving upon ordering and inventory control practices
Development, coordination and negotiation of supply agreements and contracts
Develop industry, product and supply base knowledge, including key cost drivers
Complete & communicate supplier performance reviews
Manage continuous improvement programs with suppliers:
Provide assistance in the resolution of discrepant material through coordination with internal departments and suppliers
Manage the flow of goods by providing the necessary guidance & assistance to stakeholders Primary lead in supplier cost negotiations, cost reduction and cost containment
Project management
Administer and complete special projects as assigned.
Assist in the development & implementation of system and procedural enhancements which will streamline the procurement process by removing time and/or costs from the procurement process
Facilitate the communication between suppliers and end users/stakeholders.

Qualifications
Ideal candidate requirements:

Flexibility
Italian &English (B2)
Initiative and the ability to work under pressure
Ability to work in an international environment knowledge represents an advantage
Self-motivated, team player and capable of taking on Purchasing/similar experience operational responsibility quickly
Negotiating skills
Customer focus
Problem solving oriented.