Strategic Sourcing capital, Consultant

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Tata Consultancy Services (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) is the technology partner of choice for industry-leading organizations worldwide. Since its inception in 1968, TCS has upheld the highest standards of innovation, engineering excellence and customer service.

It has set an aspiration to become the world's largest AI-led technology services company and is enabling its clients to transform themselves across the full AI stack, from infrastructure to intelligence.

Rooted in the heritage of the Tata Group, TCS is focused on creating long term value for its clients, its investors, its employees, and the community at large. With a highly skilled workforce spread across 56 countries and 194 service delivery centers across the world, the company has been recognized as a top employer in six continents. With the ability to rapidly apply and scale new technologies, the company has built long term partnerships with its clients. Many of these relationships have endured into decades and navigated every technology cycle, from mainframes in the 1970s to artificial intelligence today.

Skills and Responsibilities:

Role Overview

The Strategic Sourcing Consultant will support procurement and sourcing initiatives by developing sourcing strategies, optimizing supplier relationships, and driving value across capital and operational expenditures. The role will collaborate with business stakeholders to identify sourcing opportunities, manage supplier performance, and deliver cost, quality, and efficiency improvements aligned with organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives across assigned categories.
• Conduct market analysis, supplier assessments, and sourcing evaluations.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract support activities.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business requirements and procurement needs.
• Drive cost optimization, value creation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance against agreed objectives.
• Support risk assessment, compliance, and governance requirements throughout the sourcing lifecycle.
• Analyze spending patterns and sourcing opportunities to support business decision-making.
• Prepare sourcing recommendations, reports, and executive presentations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement and sourcing best practices.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Consulting.
• Knowledge of supplier management, contract negotiation, and category management principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience conducting market research, supplier evaluations, and sourcing assessments.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing initiatives and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance, compliance, and risk management practices.

Salary Range - CA$ 100,000 - CA$ 120,000 Per Year

TCS does not use artificial intelligence tools for candidate screening or evaluation. This post is for a current vacancy. The hiring process includes an initial screening, followed by a technical evaluation and managerial discussion.

Tata Consultancy Services Canada Inc. is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources.

Thank you for your interest in TCS. Candidates that meet the qualifications for this position will be contacted within a 2-week period.