Procurement Manager : Techno Commercial

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About the Role

Lead end-to-end sourcing activities across indirect spend categories such as HR, Marketing, Facilities, Professional Services, IT, and Capex requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and procurement goals.
• Manage the complete procurement lifecycle including RFx creation, bid analysis, supplier evaluation, negotiations, contracting, and vendor onboarding.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through supplier consolidation, value engineering, TCO analysis, and strategic negotiations.
• Partner closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and align sourcing strategies with operational priorities.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, payment structures, SLAs, and contracts with suppliers.
• Manage supplier performance and relationships while ensuring service quality and compliance standards are met.
• Lead procurement process improvements and digital transformation initiatives through procurement systems and automation tools.
• Analyze market trends, benchmark supplier pricing, and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and savings.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of procurement initiatives.
• Develop dashboards and reports for spend analytics, procurement KPIs, and management reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing and indirect procurement.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated experience in supplier negotiations and delivering measurable cost savings.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with procurement tools such as SAP Ariba, Oracle Cloud, Coupa, PRM360, or similar systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to high-growth/startup environments.
• Strong understanding of spend analytics and supplier management frameworks.