Sourcing and Procurement Manager
Posted 28 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Sourcing & Procurement Manager”
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- Expected experience
- 8+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyBusiness, Engineering, Supply Chain
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsMaster of Business Administration, PGDM, CPSM, CIPS, CSCP
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Sourcing & Procurement Manager to lead end to end sourcing and procurement on all aspects of our India Business services Centre and Digital Hub (main categories include but not limited to IT, Facility, Infrastructure & Other Indirect category). In this role, you will lead sourcing, commercial negotiations, drive end-to-end category strategy, and partner closely with internal business stakeholders, Compliance, and Legal teams and vendors. You will be responsible for initiating, executing, and closing high-value procurement ensuring contracts while safeguarding the organization against legal, reputational, and compliance risks.
The ideal candidate will combine strong commercial negotiation skills with expertise in regulatory compliance (sanctions screening, anti-bribery & corruption directives), contract management, foundational working understanding of SAP PR/PO/Invoices workflows and practicing AI for automation
Key Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering (MBA or PGDM preferred).
- Experience: 8+ years of core experience in Strategic Sourcing, Commercial Negotiations, and Contract Management for India, APAC & EU
- In depth knowledge of Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC) policies, and knowledge of sanctions screening & vendor due diligence tools.
- Strong working knowledge of SAP PR/PO process flows and P2P lifecycles.
- Familiarity with Indian tax structures (GST, TDS) and local commercial statutory compliance.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and cross-functional stakeholder management capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Commercial Negotiations
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across IT and Indirect categories, with a strong focus on IT procurement, Contract Staffing, Facility, HR & Consulting Services.
- Execute commercial negotiations to optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), secure competitive pricing structures, and obtain favorable commercial & payment terms.
- Lead competitive bidding including RFPs, RFQs, and market benchmarking to select lowest cost , high performing suppliers.
Contract Management
- Partner directly with the Legal team to initiate, draft, negotiate, and finalize contracts, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), SLAs, and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).
- Proactively identify and mitigate contractual, commercial, and operational risks by enforcing essential clauses (indemnity, liability, data privacy, termination rights, and penalties).