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Associate – Procurement Services
Location
United States
Posted
162 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Associate – Procurement Services
WNS
• Collaborate with client business stakeholders to understand business needs • Review and prepare third party contracts • Manage contract drafting and review process
Job Requirements
- Experience in supplier relationship management
- Understanding of third party contracts
- Ability to define business requirements
- Skill in contract drafting
- Effective communication between legal teams
Benefits
- Role clarity
- Coaching and mentoring
- Professional development
- Structured career path
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