Strategic Sourcing Manager
Core
Manage global sourcing and procurement operations, including vendor onboarding, contract negotiation, and strategic sourcing across Pan India and overseas.
Role type
Strategic Sourcing Manager (Procurement)
Builds
Procurement operations, supplier networks, and sustainable procurement practices
Domain
Indirect Procurement, IT/ITES, Global Sourcing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Indirect procurement strategy, RFP/RFP drafting and execution, contract lifecycle management, ERP (Microsoft D365) proficiency, supplier onboarding and management, reverse auction management, spend analysis, commercial contract negotiation, stakeholder management across IT/HR/Finance/Legal, audit preparation, Power BI reporting
Preferred skills
CPP/CIPS/CPSM certification, Engineering degree or MBA, experience in Administration/IT/Manpower Services/Professional Services categories
Technologies
Microsoft D365, Power BI, MS Office Suite, Reverse Auction Tools
Responsibilities
Manage supplier onboarding on ERP with document verification; Draft and execute RFQ/RFP documents; Negotiate commercial contract clauses; Manage purchase requests and PO lifecycle; Drive sustainable procurement and supplier diversity goals; Prepare procurement reports and dashboards; Handle reverse auction events; Conduct audits and maintain procurement records
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC