Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Develop and execute comprehensive indirect procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals to optimize spend and drive value.
• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives, including market research, Request for Proposal (RFP/RFQ) management, and commercial evaluations.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities and implement process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key internal stakeholders to understand their business requirements and demand pipelines.
• Manage supplier relationships, monitor vendor performance against KPIs/SLAs, and conduct regular business reviews.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for vendor performance issues, driving swift and effective resolutions.

Contract Management & Compliance

• Draft, negotiate, and finalize complex commercial contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in partnership with the legal team.
• Ensure strict adherence to company procurement policies, financial guidelines, and relevant regulatory compliance.

Analytics & Reporting

• Analyze spend data and market trends to provide actionable insights and monthly financial reporting to leadership.
• Monitor budget utilization across indirect spend categories and forecast future procurement needs.

Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 8–12 years of experience in supply chain management, specifically focused on Indirect Procurement / Strategic Sourcing.
• Prior experience in a managerial or team-lead capacity is preferred.

Technical & Soft Skills

• Deep knowledge of indirect procurement categories, strategic sourcing methodologies, and contract law.
• Advanced negotiation techniques and commercial acumen.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and procurement software/e-sourcing tools.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis and MS Excel.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively influence stakeholders at all levels.

This manager-level role focuses on indirect procurement and strategic sourcing across non-production spend. The work spans sourcing strategy, supplier and stakeholder relationships, contract negotiations, compliance, cost optimization, and spend analysis.

Role at a glance

Skills mentioned

What you will likely work on

• Set and execute sourcing strategies across indirect spend categories, including IT, marketing, facilities, and professional services.
• Run sourcing initiatives from market research and RFP/RFQ processes through commercial evaluation.
• Find cost-reduction opportunities and improve procurement processes.
• Work with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and upcoming demand.
• Track supplier performance against KPIs and SLAs, lead business reviews, and resolve escalations.
• Negotiate and finalize commercial contracts, SLAs, and NDAs with legal partners; support policy and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze spend, market trends, budgets, and forecasts, and prepare monthly financial reporting for leadership.

Good fit signals

• Has 8–12 years of supply chain experience focused on indirect procurement or strategic sourcing.
• Brings deep knowledge of indirect procurement categories, sourcing methods, and contract law.
• Can negotiate effectively and apply commercial judgment to sourcing decisions.
• Is proficient with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle, procurement or e-sourcing tools, data analysis, and Excel.
• Prior managerial or team-lead experience is preferred; strong communication and stakeholder influence are important.