Sourcing Manager - Indirect Sourcing (IT & Administrative Services)

Your tasks will involve strategic sourcing and procurement activities for administrative services. This includes developing and implementing sourcing strategies, conducting supplier market research, and leading RFPs, RFQs, and vendor evaluation processes for admin categories. You will also be responsible for vendor and contract management, which includes identifying, onboarding, and managing vendors for various services such as facility management, security services, travel and hospitality, office supplies, pantry services, courier services, etc. Additionally, you will negotiate contracts, SLAs, and pricing, and monitor vendor performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations. In order to drive cost optimization and risk mitigation, you will need to initiate cost-saving initiatives while maintaining service quality and identifying potential risks related to vendor performance and service continuity. Stakeholder engagement is a crucial aspect of the role, requiring collaboration with internal teams such as Admin, HR, Finance, and others to understand service needs and ensure timely delivery of services to stakeholders. You will also be responsible for compliance and reporting by ensuring adherence to company policies, legal, and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate procurement records, and generating periodic reports. To be successful in this role, you should have a Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, IT, or related field (MBA preferred), along with strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills. Experience with procurement tools such as SAP Ariba or Coupa is a plus, as well as knowledge of IT contracts, licensing models, and vendor ecosystems. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, along with 8-10 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement, preferably focusing on IT and admin services within Wind Industries. Please note that severely disabled applicants and applicants of equal status will be given special consideration if equally suitable for the position.,