Procurement Lead
Dentsu · Posted Sep 16
Integrated advertising, marketing, media, and business transformation services
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About the role
The Global Functions procurement team drives strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, and procurement operations across categories including IT, facilities, HR services, and corporate functions. The Procurement Lead/Manager role focuses on delivering cost efficiencies, managing vendor relationships, ensuring compliance, and supporting business stakeholders through effective procurement strategies. The position is based onsite at DGS India in Bengaluru's Manyata N1 Block.
What you will do
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Manage procurement across categories such as IT hardware/software, facilities management, travel, transport, HR services, employee insurance, office supplies, and corporate functions.
- Conduct vendor evaluations, compliance checks, and implement performance improvement plans where necessary.
- Lead commercial negotiations to secure favourable pricing and contract terms.
- Draft, review, and manage contracts in collaboration with legal and business stakeholders.
- Manage contract lifecycle activities including renewals, amendments, and terminations.
- Oversee end-to-end procurement processes from requisition to payment.
- Ensure timely processing of purchase orders and procurement documentation.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, legal regulations, and audit requirements.
- Drive cost-saving initiatives through strategic sourcing, spend analysis, and process optimization.
- Track procurement savings and key performance indicators.
- Maintain procurement records and support internal and external audits.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor’s degree is min.
- 7+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, and vendor management.
- Experience in strategic sourcing, contract management, and procurement operations.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management capabilities.
- Excellent analytical and financial acumen with experience in spend analysis.
- Advanced MS Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, or equivalent.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work in agile environments and manage multiple priorities.
- Self-starter with strong problem-solving and execution capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions and lead procurement initiatives.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Dentsu
Dentsu Group Inc. is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world's leading organizations, delivering comprehensive media, customer experience management (CXM), and creative services. Operating globally across approximately 120 countries, the agency combines deep human insights, creative innovation, and advanced data technologies to accelerate business growth. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Dentsu has a rich heritage of shaping the advertising and marketing industry since 1901.
- Industry
- Advertising
- Company size
- 67000+ employees
- Founded
- 1901-07-01
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company
- 2022-03-29Post Ipo
Leadership
Takeshi Sano
Representative Executive Officer, President & Global CEO
Yoshimasa Watahiki
Representative Executive Officer, EVP & Global Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
Shigeki Endo
Executive Officer & Global CFO
Beth Ann Kaminkow
CEO, Dentsu Americas & Chief Global Client Officer
Yuichi Toyoda
CEO, Dentsu APAC
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