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About the role
Freshworks is looking for an experienced and driven Manager, Services Sourcing to lead a team of sourcing category managers within our transforming procurement organization. In this role, you will combine strong leadership skills with hands-on sourcing expertise. You will be responsible for overseeing a team of sourcing experts while also contributing individually to the execution of critical sourcing projects.
What they're looking for
- Leadership : Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team of procurement professionals
- Results-Oriented - ability to focus on the desired outcome of a project or task, while setting clear goals and prioritizing tasks to achieve the desired outcome and consistently
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience in procurement or sourcing
- Proven track record of successfully managing and developing a team
- Proficiency in procurement systems and tools
More about this role
Freshworks is looking for an experienced and driven Manager, Services Sourcing to lead a team of sourcing category managers within our transforming procurement organization. In this role, you will combine strong leadership skills with hands-on sourcing expertise. You will be responsible for overseeing a team of sourcing experts while also contributing individually to the execution of critical sourcing projects. The ideal candidate is a highly organized individual with a proven track record in procurement, excellent communication skills, and a passion for developing talent. This is a working manager role, so being able to negotiate and execute purchasing deals will be required.
- Supervise and mentor a team of sourcing professionals, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment, promoting teamwork and knowledge sharing
- Delegate tasks effectively, monitor progress, and ensure team members meet performance expectations (Individual Contribution Goals and SLAs)
- Identify training and development needs for team members and facilitate their professional growth
- Contribute to the recruitment and onboarding of new...
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