Strategic Sourcing Manager

Drive strategic sourcing aligned with business goals

Manage senior stakeholder relationships

Lead contract negotiations for high-value agreements

Develop procurement governance frameworks

Mentor global procurement teams

Collaborate with legal, finance, and operations

Utilize advanced analytics and market intelligence

Champion digital procurement tools and automation

Ensure alignment with compliance standards

Work with stakeholders and management efficiently

Positive attitude, planning, curiosity, self-discipline

Category execution (complex projects)

Localization for global agreements (expertise and support)

Contract management and administration (complex requirements, BU/client/supplier engagement)

Sourcing/RFx management (engagement based on complexity)

NDA/CDA negotiation (direct negotiation)

Cost modeling (client discussions and presentations)

Supplier performance management (client/supplier discussions and presentations)

Scorecard oversight and category-specific guidance

Financial health reporting (complex requirements)

Market intelligence and supplier identification (assessment and guidance)

Back-office escalations and support (geo-specific leadership engagement)

Policies, Procedures and Program Management

Lead procurement strategy development and policy reviews

Escalate service-impacting issues and drive resolution

Category Management and Sourcing Execution

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and annual planning

Analyze spend data and identify optimization levers

Align sourcing strategy with category strategy and business rules

Finalize business requirements and budgets with senior stakeholders

Evaluate market trends and supplier capabilities

Document sourcing processes and ensure compliance

Sourcing Execution

Lead high-complexity RFx events

Create and manage RFx documents and bid processes

Evaluate supplier proposals and lead negotiations

Prepare contracts and award letters

Coordinate NDA/CDA creation and legal reviews

Drive strategic supplier selection and contracting

Contract and Compliance Administration

Oversee contract implementation and stakeholder communication

Lead change management and supplier onboarding

Category Buying Desk

Oversee tactical buying strategy and supplier engagement

Approve supplier lists and specifications

Review savings tracking and reporting

Cost Modelling and Supplier Performance

Lead cost modelling and financial analysis

Drive supplier performance through KPIs and QBRs

Support supplier onboarding and compliance

Other Middle Office Activities

Lead market intelligence and ESG data initiatives

Drive reporting and dashboard enhancements

Lead digitalization efforts and tool deployments (e.g., OTM, Power BI, Sievo)

Contribute to process innovation and automation

Escalation and Request Management

1. Resolve P2P escalations and refer unresolved issues

2. Manage non-automated client requests via Intake Workflow System

3. Execute stakeholder requests not requiring S2P Lead support

Work the shift hours to support North America time zone (6:30 pm IST to 3:30 am IST/7.30 pm to 4.30 am IST)

11-15 years of experience in strategic sourcing and team management

Proven track record in managing complex sourcing projects

Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills

Expertise in ERP systems and procurement technologies

Experience in global procurement governance and compliance

11-15 years of experience in strategic sourcing and team management

Proven track record in managing complex sourcing projects

Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills

Expertise in ERP systems and procurement technologies

Experience in global procurement governance and compliance