Manager - Non-IT Strategic Procurement

India

Job Title: Manager – Non-IT Strategic Procurement

Location : Bangalore/Hybrid (India)

Role Type: Individual Contributor

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Manager – Procurement (Technical Purchasing) to support strategic sourcing and procurement of technical components, services, and materials. This role is ideal for someone with 7–10 years of hands-on experience in managing supplier relationships, sourcing technical categories, and executing procurement strategies for tier 2 and smaller agreements.

As a strategic lead for assigned projects, the manager will gather requirements, lead the sourcing process, and drive contract negotiations in collaboration with global engineering, legal, and finance stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities:

Prepare and lead RFx (RFP, RFQ, RFI) processes and analyze supplier responses
Manage sourcing projects for technical goods and services including industrial equipment, spare parts, raw materials, or engineering services
Develop sourcing strategies and plans for small to mid-size agreements in collaboration with business stakeholders
Conduct market research and supplier analysis to identify best-fit vendors
Negotiate pricing, terms, and SLAs with suppliers for low to mid-value contracts
Coordinate with legal to review and finalize supplier agreements
Maintain and update supplier databases, contract records, and spend analysis tools
Track key supplier performance metrics and support supplier issue resolution
Follow procurement policies, sourcing templates, and compliance standards

Qualifications & Experience:

7–10 years of procurement or sourcing experience, with a focus on technical purchasing or engineering categories
Experience working with technical specs, BOMs, or product drawings
Familiarity with sourcing industrial equipment, mechanical/electrical components, or MRO items
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (required)
Strong collaboration skills with engineering, operations, and finance teams
Experience working in a global/offshore environment is preferred

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