Source to Contract Senior Specialist [T500-11535]

About TJXAt TJX, is a Fortune 100 company that operates off-price retailers of apparel and home fashions. TJX Global IT India - Hyderabad is the IT home office in the global technology organization of off-price apparel and home fashion retailer TJX, established to deliver innovative solutions that help transform operations globally. At TJX, we strive to build a workplace where our Associates' contributions are welcomed and are embedded in our purpose to provide excellent value to our customers every day. At TJX Global IT India, we take a long-term view of your career. We have a high-performance culture that rewards Associates with career growth opportunities, preferred assignments, and upward career advancement. We take well-being very seriously and are committed to offering a great work-life balance for all our Associates.What you will discover ?Inclusive culture and career growth opportunitiesGlobal Organization which collaborates across U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia and IndiaChallenging, collaborative, and team-based environmentWhat you will do ?The TJX Global Sourcing and Procurement (GS&P) organization is the cornerstone of efficiency and excellence across our diverse business landscape. As a member of our Center of Excellence (COE) team, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and optimization, supporting GS&P with operational processes. The COE team consist of 3 pillars / teams; Source to Contract (STC), Procurement and Performance & Analytics (P&A), with each team bringing specialized expertise to enhance efficiency, streamline operations, and maximize value across the sourcing and procurement lifecycle.As a Global Senior Specialist, you will report into Source to Contract Supervisors supporting Category Management with operational / tactical sourcing events. This position utilizes Source to Contract best practices, methodologies, processes, and tools, supporting Category Management, the Global Source to Contract team and the business. You are a trusted partner who provides value to Category Management through execution of Source to Contract processes, project management skills, sourcing and event compliance expertise. Through your work with other groups, you will be recognized as someone who drives for results and develops strong relationships across TJX.Coordinates, oversees administrative work assigned to the Source to Contract Specialist Administrators, which includes loading contracts, running reports, on-boarding RFQ only vendors into sourcing and / or contracting applications with timely and accurate data and tail spend management supportUpholds best practice / behaviors through collaboration, communication, training, and attendance of operational callsLeads delivery of tender events including creation, execution, training of bidders, monitoring and evaluation / analysis of sourcing events for standard eventsLeads Tactical source initiatives and oversees delivery of Tactical sourcing eventsLeads RFP events and oversees successful delivery of RFPs for Category Management and Business PartnerReviews and recommends requirement questions to Category management.Completes final step of event closing / confirm completion of Audit checklistMaintains contract repository and support business partner accessProvides analysis on supplier financial viability based on financial statements, ratios. Reviews and evaluates overall supplier business strengths and weaknesses in meeting TJX's overall supply need.Performs basic analysis and scoring of supplier responsesWhat you will need ?We seek self-motivated colleagues who demonstrate their ability to support an RFP by recommending appropriate sourcing event structure and selection criteria, independently lead tactical sourcing initiatives, can demonstrate Operational Sourcing Practices, Processes Improvement, Audit Compliance and Category Management support.You will work with our Source to Contract Supervisors in Canada, Europe and USA to set objectives and ongoing efforts towards key business outcomes.You will work with our finest business partners to correlate ongoing efforts with key business outcome.Minimum Qualifications:Minimum 3 years strategic sourcing, procurement, or related experienceStrong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external contactsCompetitive Bid Management Platforms e-sourcing/procurement optimization/ experienceExperience managing multiple, cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers in project executionStrong and proven negotiation skillsSubstantial change management experienceEffective conflict resolutionStrong time management and project planningStrong presentation skills with experience presenting.Strong Microsoft 365 Suite proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business or equivalent accreditation an assetGEP, Coupa or similar e-sourcing / procurement optimization / P2P experience an asset. 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