Procurement Consulting Senior Associate

9 hours ago

Belgrade, Central Serbia WNS Global Services Full time €40,000 - €80,000 per year
Company Description

WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS), is a leading Business Process Management (BPM) company. We combine our deep industry knowledge with technology and analytics expertise to co-create innovative, digital-led transformational solutions with clients across 10 industries. We enable businesses in Travel, Insurance, Banking and Financial Services, Manufacturing, Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods, Shipping and Logistics, Healthcare, and Utilities to re-imagine their digital future and transform their outcomes with operational excellence. We deliver an entire spectrum of BPM services in finance and accounting, procurement, customer interaction services and human resources leveraging collaborative models that are tailored to address the unique business challenges of each client. We co-create and execute the future vision of 400+ clients with the help of our 62,000+ employees.

Job Description

Position Summary: We require candidate to have a RIGHT TO WORK in UK. There is no Sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply in case you need Sponsorship. 

German or French language is Mandatory. ( Please do not apply if you are not proficient in German or French.

We are seeking a results-driven and analytical Senior Associate Procurement Consulting to join our team. In this role, you will support strategic sourcing, procurement transformation, cost optimization, and supplier management projects for a variety of clients across industries. You will play a key role in delivering value-driven solutions, managing client relationships, and supporting procurement best practices that align with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support and lead procurement consulting engagements, from discovery through implementation.
  • Analyze client procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies.
  • Conduct supplier market research, RFP/RFI development, bid analysis, and contract negotiations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess procurement processes and design improvement strategies.
  • Provide insights on category management, spend analysis, and supplier performance.
  • Assist in the development of procurement policies, procedures, and governance models.
  • Prepare and deliver high-impact presentations and reports for internal and client stakeholders.
  • Support junior consultants and contribute to team knowledge development and capability building.
Qualifications
  •  Bachelor's degree; Master's degree or MBA is a plus.
  • 3–6 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain consulting.
  • Strong understanding of procurement tools, practices, and market trends.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau). Knowledge of sourcing platforms (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, Jaggaer) is a plus.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
  • Consulting experience required.
  • German or French language a strong preference.
Additional Information

Why Join Us?

  • Work with a diverse portfolio of clients and industries.
  • Be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and growth-oriented consulting environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement

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