Apprentice - Procurement

12 months Apprentice Program

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About Global Supply Management

Global Supply Management (GSM) enables American Express to maximize the value of over $11 billion in Third Party spend through strategic sourcing, contracting, and end-to-end procurement services. By leveraging the Companys purchasing power, GSM drives cost savings, optimizes supplier relationships, mitigates risks, and creates investment capacity for the Blue Box. In partnership with business stakeholders, GSM supports supplier strategy, revenue growth, increased billings, and merchant coverage while delivering an effective experience for American Express employees and suppliers.

Position Summary

This hybrid role, based in Gurgaon, India, is responsible for supporting strategic sourcing and contracting activities, including supplier selection, competitive sourcing events, contract negotiations, and supplier risk management. The role partners with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to optimize costs, mitigate risks, strengthen supplier relationships, and deliver measurable business value in accordance with the American Express Policy for Third Party Management.

Responsibilities include:

• Support Contract and Sourcing Delivery engagements by executing effective sourcing strategies in accordance with American Express policies and processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, Third Parties, and cross-functional teams across multiple markets.
• Identify value-creation opportunities through cost optimization, process improvement, supplier performance, and demand management.
• Lead or support sourcing projects, including requirements gathering, supplier identification, RFx events, Statement of Work (SOW) development, and implementation.
• Lead or support commercial and contractual negotiations to achieve favorable terms and maximize business value.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to identify and mitigate contractual risks, resolve deviations, and ensure compliance.
• Support supplier governance, risk assessments, and due diligence requirements in partnership with Business Units and relevant teams.
• Support cross-functional and cross-geography initiatives to drive operational efficiency and business outcomes.
• Monitor team performance, track sourcing activities, and provide regular updates against key metrics.
• Ensure accurate reporting of value creation and B2B wins in designated tools, including timely follow-through to completion.

Qualification

• A bachelors degree (business management, supply chain management or finance is desirable).
• MBA or equivalent will be added advantage.
• 011 months of Sourcing and Contracting experience.