Sr. Associate - Procurement Consulting

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 multiple industries. 

WNS Procurement, a strategic business unit within WNS, is a market leader in procurement transformation & advisory, managed services, intelligence and analytics, and digital tools. Our mission is to enable procurement to become the top value creator in the business by implementing transformational operating models that are category-driven, insights-led, and digitally enabled.  

Why Join WNS Procurement?  

• Client-Centric Approach: Help clients achieve their business goals by implementing customized, next-generation procurement solutions.  

• Collaborative Culture: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.  

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a team that leverages cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights to revolutionize procurement processes.  

• Global Impact: Work with leading global companies and make a significant impact on their procurement strategies.  

• Career Growth: We offer extensive professional development opportunities, ensuring that you grow alongside the company. 

Job Description

Position Summary:

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.