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Procurement Lead - Professional Services

Procurement Lead - Professional Services

Zeiss Pharmaceuticals

7 - 10 years

9 - 12 Lacs

bengaluru

Posted:6 days ago| Platform:

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relationship management procurement it services supply chain management automation sap contract management consulting rfp analytics

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Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

ZEISS in India

ZEISS in India is headquartered in Bengaluru and present in the fields of Industrial Quality Solutions, Research Microscopy Solutions, Medical Technology, Vision Care and Sports & Cine Optics.

Further information at ZEISS India .

Key Responsibilities :

1. Strategic Category Management

Develop and implement category strategies for professional services tailored to the business needs of each functional area.

Manage the entire sourcing lifecycle from market analysis, RFP creation, supplier evaluation, and negotiation to contracting.

Actively benchmark supplier performance, industry pricing trends, and identify opportunities for cost optimization and value addition.

2. Vendor Sourcing & Relationship Management

Build a robust supplier base for professional services including legal, financial advisory, management consulting, marketing & branding agencies, HR services, and training vendors.

Lead commercial and contractual negotiations to secure the best terms, ensuring alignment with ZEISS s legal, compliance, and operational standards.

Establish strong governance and performance tracking mechanisms such as SLAs, KPIs, and quarterly business reviews.

3. Digital Procurement & Transformation

Lead the digital enablement of the professional services procurement function using e-sourcing platforms like SAP Ariba, Coupa, or equivalent.

Champion automation in supplier onboarding, RFP processing, contract management, and spend analytics.

Implement dashboards and analytics tools to track category performance and improve decision-making.

4. Risk, Compliance & Governance

Ensure full compliance with ZEISS s internal procurement policies, financial controls, and statutory regulations related to services procurement.

Mitigate vendor and project risks through detailed contract terms, proper documentation, and continuous compliance audits.

Drive initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and sustainability in the sourcing of professional services.

5. Cross-functional Collaboration

Act as a trusted sourcing partner to functions like Legal, HR, Finance, IT, Marketing, Manufacturing, and GCC leadership.

Understand diverse stakeholder needs and help articulate business cases for vendor selection and investment.

Provide sourcing insights and updates to senior management on supplier performance, cost optimization, and market dynamics.

Qualifications
& Experience :

Education:
Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or certification in Supply Chain Management (e.g., CIPS, ISM) is highly desirable.

Experience:
7 - 10 years in strategic sourcing/procurement with a strong track record in managing professional services categories in a multinational or matrixed environment.

Deep understanding of commercial and legal contracting, professional fee structures, and consulting engagement models.

Familiarity with procurement tools like SAP/S4HANA, Jaggaer, Coupa, or similar digital platforms.

, Manoj Badaik

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