Sourcing & Procurement Associate

Overview

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading global IT and business solutions provider with 612,000+ employees across 55 countries and annual revenue of USD 29.08 billion (2024-25), is recruiting for the role of Sourcing & Procurement Associate in Mumbai or Bangalore. This position involves supporting procurement operations and executing sourcing initiatives within the company’s procurement function.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the procurement lifecycle from Purchase Requisition (PR) to Purchase Order (PO) processing.
• Generate, edit, and track purchase requisitions and orders accurately.
• Maintain vendor master data, ensuring its accuracy and currency.
• Provide assistance through the procurement helpdesk by resolving queries from stakeholders.
• Lead and assist sourcing projects involving different procurement categories.
• Organize and conduct Request For Proposal (RFP) or Request For Quotation (RFQ) events, managing supplier engagement.
• Assess supplier responses to aid in vendor selection.
• Manage bid clarifications and overall bid management activities.
• Negotiate with suppliers to optimize cost and service parameters.
• Monitor purchase orders and updates through ERP systems such as SAP and Ariba.
• Work collaboratively with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely procurement execution.
• Adhere strictly to company procurement policies, procedures, and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Identify and escalate risks and issues occurring in the procurement process.
• Contribute to continuous enhancement efforts of sourcing and procurement workflows.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• A minimum of 15 years of formal education (10+2+3 year system).
• Between 1 to 5 years of direct experience in sourcing and procurement operations.
• Possession of a valid and registered EPCN number (generated by registering on TCS iBegin portal under BPO category).
• Practical knowledge of PR to PO processing.
• Experience in vendor master data management.
• Capability in managing procurement helpdesk inquiries.
• Familiarity with sourcing tools and techniques.

Desirable Experience

• Experience handling indirect procurement categories such as IT, consumables, construction materials, HR-related items.
• Proven ability in managing sourcing projects and building/executing RFPs.
• Competence in evaluating supplier responses and managing bids.
• Skills in supplier negotiations and contract discussions.
• Working experience with ERP systems like SAP and procurement platforms like Ariba.

Additional Information

Candidates need to generate and provide their EPCN number, which is mandatory for interview eligibility. The EPCN can be obtained by registering on the TCS iBegin platform and selecting "BPO" as the area of interest. The role is based in Mumbai or Bangalore, India. Applicants should mention their skill and preferred location in their email subject when applying.