Sr Procurement Manager

7 years

12 - 14 Lacs

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Job Description

About The Opportunity

A senior procurement leadership role in the Technology & IT Services sector, supporting on-site operations across India. The position will lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement operations to drive cost-efficiency, compliance, and supply continuity for product and service portfolios.We are hiring an experienced procurement leader to own category strategies, negotiate high-value contracts, and partner with engineering, finance, and operations to deliver measurable commercial impact.Role & Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned to business priorities—identify savings opportunities, consolidate spends, and optimise supplier portfolios.
  • Lead end-to-end procurement lifecycle for critical indirect and direct categories: RFP/RFQ design, supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and PO-to-pay handover.
  • Negotiate commercial terms and master agreements to improve T&Cs, delivery SLAs, payment terms, and risk protections while ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
  • Build and manage supplier relationships and performance frameworks (KPIs, SLAs, scorecards); drive supplier performance improvements and continuity plans.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Engineering, Operations) to enable demand forecasting, budgeting, and procurement governance.
  • Mentor and develop a high-performing procurement team; implement process improvements, automation, and analytics to increase efficiency and visibility.

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field with 7+ years of progressive procurement/sourcing experience; 3+ years in a managerial role.
  • Proven track record in strategic sourcing, high-value negotiations, and supplier management across IT, services, or manufacturing categories.
  • Strong commercial acumen—experience driving TCO reductions, cost-avoidance, and measurable procurement savings.
  • Hands-on experience with ERP procurement modules (SAP/Oracle/PeopleSoft) and PO-to-pay processes.
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with procurement analytics or BI tools (Power BI/Tableau/SQL) to generate insights and dashboards.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication skills, and ability to influence senior leadership.

Preferred

  • Professional certification such as CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent.
  • Experience in vendor risk management, compliance, and contract lifecycle management platforms (CLM).
  • Prior experience leading procurement transformation, e-procurement rollouts, or category management programmes.
Benefits & Culture Highlights
  • On-site role with competitive compensation and performance-linked incentives aligned to cost-savings and supplier KPIs.
  • Career growth opportunities in a fast-scaling technology environment and exposure to cross-functional leadership.
  • Collaborative, metrics-driven culture with emphasis on process excellence, mentorship, and upskilling.

Primary Job Title (standardized): Senior Procurement Manager

Location: India (On-site). Candidates must be available for on-site presence and occasional regional travel. Apply if you are a results-oriented procurement leader who enjoys building supplier strategies, negotiating complex deals, and driving measurable commercial impact.Skills: management,leadership,operations,sourcing,procurement

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