Supplier Manager-Indirect Purchasing( IT and Non IT Business Service Procurement)

As a Supplier Relationship Management professional, you will be responsible for designing and executing initiatives aligned with the organization's objectives and priorities. Your role will involve handling procurement commodities related to HR services, IT services, managed services, and more. You will be required to stratify suppliers based on strategic importance, design customized engagement programs, and negotiate contracts with internal and external stakeholders. Proactively identifying risks and working on mitigation strategies will be a crucial part of your responsibilities. Leading the annual supplier event, monitoring supplier performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to design improvement plans will be integral to your role. Your experience in understanding the supplier landscape, drafting contracts, negotiating legal terms, and managing program pillars of time, cost, and quality will be essential. Additionally, your ability to work on spend analysis, negotiations, and commercial terms will contribute to the success of supplier engagement plans. Collaboration, persuasion, and influence will be key skills required to work effectively with internal teams and stakeholders. Your capacity to thrive under pressure, meet challenging deadlines, and exhibit strong planning and decision-making skills will be valuable assets. Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and a degree in engineering with an MBA background are desired qualifications for this role. With 6-8 years of relevant experience in handling indirect commodities procurement, preferably in industries like Automobile or Aerospace, you will play a pivotal role in driving supplier relationship management initiatives.,