Senior Manager - Procurement, Indirect & Digital Solutions

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

Indirect Procurement

• Develop and execute procurement strategy for indirect goods and services in alignment with the company's goals and objectives . Lead the sourcing process , including RFP/RFI and negotiations to secure the best value for the organization .
• Identify opportunities for cost savings , process improvements , and supplier relationship enhancements .
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers , negotiate favorable terms , pricing and agreements .
• Conduct regular supplier performance evaluations to ensure quality and reliability .
• Manage a diverse range of categories such as facilities , marketing , travel , CAPEX ,Packaging , MRO etc
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders(operations , HR ,etc ) to understand their requirements and develop category -specific strategies
• Draft , review and negotiate contracts ensuring compliance with legal and company standards
• Monitor contract expiration dates and terms to proactively address renewals and changes
• Ensure compliance with company policies , industry regulations and ethical standards .
• Mentor , coach and groom team members for future roles within the organization .

Digital solutions/Reflective

• Collaborate closely with the Digital Solutions (DS)/Reflective team to ensure timely and competitive sourcing of materials for client site projects.
• Develop strategic sourcing roadmaps and implement spend categorization for better procurement efficiency and cost control.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and negotiate favorable terms for digital components.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures while supporting the organization's broader business goals.

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering /MBA
• Proven experience of at least 8 years in direct/indirect procurement
• Strong negotiation ,commercial , analytical and problem -solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with cross functional teams of diverse background
• In depth knowledge of procurement best practices and industry trends in Indirect procurement
• Experience managing complex indirect spend categories across multiple countries and business units with a demonstrated ability to oversee complex sourcing transactions, negotiate effectively, and handle contractual responsibilities.
• Prior experience in team leadership or management.
• Demonstrated success in creating and executing effective Direct/ indirect procurement strategies.