Senior Manager - Non-IT Strategic Procurement bei Information Services Group
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Description
Job Title: Senior Manager – Strategic Procurement (Individual Contributor)
Location : Bangalore/Hybrid (India)
Role Type: Individual Contributor
Position Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Manager – Strategic Procurement (Technical Purchasing) to lead sourcing and procurement initiatives for technical and engineering categories. This individual contributor role is ideal for a seasoned sourcing professional with 12–15 years of experience in procuring technical equipment, components, services, or industrial supplies. You will act as the strategic lead, driving category strategy, managing supplier relationships, and executing mid-size to complex sourcing engagements across global business units.
Core Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end sourcing efforts for technical and engineering-related spend categories, including RFP development, evaluation, negotiation, and contract finalization
- Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business goals and market dynamics
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, finance, and legal stakeholders to define requirements and align on procurement strategy
- Analyze supplier capabilities and market trends to optimize cost, quality, and lead times
- Drive value-based negotiations and cost-saving initiatives for multi-million dollar technical procurements
- Ensure compliance with sourcing policies, governance standards, and procurement systems
- Monitor and manage supplier performance, quality, and risk
- Deliver high-quality presentations to communicate sourcing plans and progress to leadership
- Leverage global supplier base and identify innovative vendors to support technical growth and resilience
Qualifications & Experience:
- 12-15 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management with a focus on technical purchasing
- Experience sourcing industrial equipment, engineering services, manufacturing components, or specialized technical materials
- Strong understanding of cost drivers, total cost of ownership, and supplier risk mitigation in technical categories
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field (required); Master’s degree preferred
- Experience working with cross-functional, global teams and offshore delivery models is a plus
Key Skills:
- Strategic sourcing and contract negotiation
- RFP/RFI development and supplier evaluation
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong data analysis and cost modeling
- Stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Proficiency in procurement tools (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle)
