Non-IT Strategic Procurement Manager

Role Overview: As a Manager of Non-IT Strategic Procurement, you will be responsible for supporting strategic sourcing and procurement of technical components, services, and materials. Your role will involve managing supplier relationships, sourcing technical categories, and executing procurement strategies for tier 2 and smaller agreements. Key Responsibilities: - Prepare and lead RFx (RFP, RFQ, RFI) processes and analyze supplier responses - Manage sourcing projects for technical goods and services including industrial equipment, spare parts, raw materials, or engineering services - Develop sourcing strategies and plans for small to mid-size agreements in collaboration with business stakeholders - Conduct market research and supplier analysis to identify best-fit vendors - Negotiate pricing, terms, and SLAs with suppliers for low to mid-value contracts - Coordinate with legal to review and finalize supplier agreements - Maintain and update supplier databases, contract records, and spend analysis tools - Track key supplier performance metrics and support supplier issue resolution - Follow procurement policies, sourcing templates, and compliance standards Qualifications Required: - 10-14 years of procurement or sourcing experience, with a focus on technical purchasing or engineering categories - Experience working with technical specs, BOMs, or product drawings - Familiarity with sourcing industrial equipment, mechanical/electrical components, or MRO items - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (required) - Strong collaboration skills with engineering, operations, and finance teams - Experience working in a global/offshore environment is preferred Additional Company Details: This role requires strong technical sourcing and supplier negotiation skills, proficiency in RFP/RFQ preparation and evaluation, expertise in procurement operations and contract execution, conducting supplier market research and cost analysis, strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and familiarity with procurement tools such as SAP, Ariba, Coupa, etc.,