**Company:** Qualcomm India Private Limited **Job Area:** Operations Group, Operations Group > Procurement **General Summary:** General Summary: Qualcomm is seeking an experienced Sr/Staff Procurement Specialist. You will monitor industry trends and business requirements, consulting with the business to identify and deploy best practices in procurement, category management, and supplier management. You will collaborate with various business groups including but not limited to Real Estate & Facilities (QREF), cross-functional teams like FP&A, Legal, Risk, Contracts, and Compliance to maximize company value, optimize the respective category’s budget, and mitigate risk. Roles & Responsibilities: • Utilize current industry trends, data analysis, third-party supplier spend data, and internal requirements to develop strategies that proactively identify optimization opportunities to assist the Business Team in meeting their goals. • Support and drive the execution of strategic sourcing plans and supplier spend management strategies, including handling complex sourcing projects and contract negotiations that optimize value to the company. • Develop strong collaborative relationships with key business partners to understand their needs and become a trusted partner in strategically managing their spend and supplier relationships. • Establish supplier positioning and manage strategic relationships with key suppliers, influencing their processes, resource decisions, performance management, and policies to create mutually beneficial and sustainable partnerships. • Develop strong internal partnerships across Indirect Procurement, Finance, Operations, Stakeholder, Compliance, and Legal teams. • Maintain accurate and complete records, work with various business groups to simplify processes, and contribute to the implementation, planning, and change management of process improvement initiatives across Indirect Procurement. • Ensure adherence to procurement policies and manage the remediation and resolution of sourcing issues and escalations. Provide regular communication and training on procurement processes and systems to stakeholders and suppliers. • Act as a procurement subject matter expert in consulting with the business to identify, develop, and deploy best practice procurement, category management, and supplier management. • Demonstrate strong knowledge and skills in developing accurate Statements of Work and/or other governing agreements. • Develop and maintain a collaborative relationship with the Contracts Team to ensure agreements follow Qualcomm legal protocol and business objectives/timelines are satisfied. Knowledge & Skills: • Procurement Strategy Development • Strategic Sourcing • Supplier Performance Management/Consolidation • Project/Schedule Management • Stakeholder Management/Collaboration • Should Cost / Economic / TCO Analysis • Risk Mitigation Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, procurement, finance, management, or a related field. • 5+ years of experience in Sourcing & Procurement in Indirect Procurement, preferably supporting Real Estate & Facilities, Marketing, HR/Professional Services. • Demonstrated success in sourcing, negotiating, and delivering complex contracts, with expert negotiation skills in both financial and business matters. • Experience using data analysis, industry trends, relevant data, and internal spend data to create strategies and identify optimization opportunities. • Proven track record of implementing category, strategic sourcing, and process improvement initiatives. • History of building and leveraging relationships with business leaders and supplier executives to achieve business goals. • Previous experience driving change, managing conflict, encompassing diverse perspectives, decision-making, securing support, and building consensus to achieve goals. • Demonstrated experience exceeding the demands of various internal stakeholders across multiple business units and regions. • Experience using varying types of communication to effectively articulate complex ideas and strategies. • Experience working in a self-directed environment, maintaining a focus on teamwork and interpersonal communication. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience developing and executing strategic sourcing category plans. • Experience working in a high-growth, fast-paced environment. • Understanding of various international markets and experience managing and navigating the complexities of global sourcing strategies. • Familiarity with relevant software or technology used in sourcing and procurement. • High emotional intelligence with an ability to balance sustained levels of workload in a fast-paced environment; exceptional communication skills are required. • Certifications or advanced degrees in procurement, supply chain management, or a related field are a plus. **Minimum Qualifications:** • Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, or related field. • 4+ years of industry-specific experience in Procurement, Operations, or related work experience. **Applicants** : Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. 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