Sourcing Manager, Director, Sourcing / Procurement

Role Overview

This is a Director-level sourcing and procurement opportunity within Morgan Stanley’s Corporate Services function in Mumbai. The role focuses on leading non-IT sourcing efforts, strengthening vendor management, and improving cost efficiency across global operations.

Corporate Services supports the business by delivering workplace and commercial solutions that improve the employee and client experience while helping maximize the value of sourcing and third-party relationships.

Morgan Stanley is a long-established global financial services organization serving clients and communities across more than 40 countries.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sourcing programs for non-IT spend areas such as HR, travel, and marketing.
• Own the end-to-end RFP process, including drafting documents, reviewing bids, assessing proposals, and leading negotiations.
• Create and implement sourcing plans and commercial deal strategies with suppliers.
• Manage contract drafting, award execution, ongoing administration, and supplier relationships.
• Work closely with Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Tax teams to support contractual, regulatory, and internal policy requirements.
• Prepare recurring reports on activity and savings, and keep project records well organized and current.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Typically 4–6 years of relevant experience in a comparable sourcing or procurement role.
• Demonstrated experience managing sourcing across North America and EMEA markets.
• Strong verbal, written, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation capability and solid financial analysis skills, including strong Excel use.
• Hands-on experience with Ariba Procurement and Sourcing.
• Ability to perform effectively in a high-paced environment.

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley has a long history of helping clients raise, manage, and allocate capital. The firm emphasizes putting clients first, acting with integrity, promoting exceptional ideas, supporting diversity and inclusion, and giving back to the communities it serves.

The organization offers a collaborative workplace, access to experienced professionals, and opportunities to grow across a global network. It also provides comprehensive employee benefits and supports employees and their families throughout their careers.

Equal Opportunity

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce. Hiring, development, and advancement are based on skills and talent, with inclusion as a core part of the firm’s culture.