Strategic Sourcing Manager

About the Role

Join a passionate company devoted to delivering customer-centric business solutions. We are seeking a seasoned Procurement Manager based in Bengaluru who has substantial expertise managing sourcing and procurement operations both across India and internationally. This role involves end-to-end management of global vendor relationships aligned with organizational procurement policies, including supplier onboarding, vendor selection, contract review and negotiation, record management, audit facilitation, and daily procurement activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee supplier onboarding within the Microsoft D365 ERP system, ensuring thorough document verification and accurate record tagging.
• Provide assistance and training to vendors for successful onboarding and usage of the vendor portal.
• Handle purchase requests and implement sourcing strategies to identify quality vendors.
• Develop RFQ and RFP documents to solicit quotes and proposals from various departments under guidance from the senior procurement manager.
• Conduct supplier selection strictly following procurement policies and procedures.
• Prepare selection reports and secure necessary approvals prior to issuing purchase orders (POs).
• Manage purchase requests and PO processes, ensuring timely and accurate PO release.
• Coordinate with suppliers to track deliveries across multiple centers in India and internationally.
• Maintain procurement records compliant with audit requirements and policy guidelines.
• Record all procurement contracts in the contract management system, monitoring their lifecycle and alerting relevant teams of renewals.
• Create procurement reports and dashboards customized to organizational needs.
• Champion sustainable procurement initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions and supporting the company’s carbon neutrality objectives.
• Promote supplier diversity goals within procurement activities.
• Conduct reverse auction events utilizing appropriate reverse auction tools when required.
• Manage daily procurement operations effectively.

Technical Skills Required

• Extensive understanding of indirect procurement within IT/ITES or large global organizations.
• Experience with categories such as Administration, IT, Manpower Services, and Professional Services.
• Ability to collaborate with a range of stakeholders including IT, Admin, HR, Marketing, Finance, and Legal teams.
• Proven experience handling both internal and external audit processes.
• Skilled in managing RFPs incorporating commercial and technical considerations.
• Hands-on expertise in using sourcing and procurement tools.
• Capability to draft and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for procurement services.
• Proficiency in drafting and reviewing commercial contract clauses.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• Strong knowledge and experience with ERP systems, particularly Microsoft D365, along with management tools and applications.
• Experience in contract lifecycle management through relevant platforms.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in spend analysis and procurement reporting.

Non-Technical Skills

• Excellent presentation and reporting abilities.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Project management expertise.
• Commercial awareness and acumen.

Education and Certifications

• Any graduate degree required; engineering degrees or MBAs are preferred.
• Procurement certifications such as CPP, CIPS, or CPSM are advantageous.

Additional Information

If you thrive in a dynamic environment with enthusiastic, high-performing colleagues, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path.