Global Procurement Manager

Ascendion; Maharashtra; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendion is looking for a Manager - Procurement to drive end-to-end procurement activities across corporate support services in India. The ideal candidate will have 10 to 15 years of experience in procurement, managing global supplier relationships, and executing sourcing strategies.

You’ll be responsible for negotiating agreements, optimizing costs, and ensuring compliance standards. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with experience in dealing with multinational vendors.

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Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of experience in end-to-end procurement & strategic sourcing.
• Experience working with global vendors in a multinational environment.
• Strong expertise in category management and procurement strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop global category and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including vendor identification and contract finalization.
• Drive supplier performance management through SLAs, KPIs, and governance reviews.

Skills

Procurement & strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

10 to 15 years of experience in procurement

Tools

Ariba

SAP

Oracle

Coupa

Job description

Location: Vadodara / Bangalore / Chennai / Hyderabad / Pune

Shift: Split Shift (1:00 PM – 10:00 PM IST or 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM IST)

Website: https://ascendion.com/

About Ascendion

Ascendion is a leader in AI-powered software engineering, helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with Global 2000 clients across North America, UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI™ (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth. Learn more at ascendion.com.

Job Description

Title: Manager - Procurement

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to drive end-to-end procurement activities across corporate and business support service categories. The role will be responsible for developing category strategies, managing global supplier relationships, leading sourcing initiatives, negotiating commercial agreements, and driving cost optimization while ensuring compliance and governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global category and sourcing strategies for HR and Professional services aligned with business objectives.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including vendor identification, RFx management, proposal evaluation, commercial negotiations, and contract finalization.
• Manage and build strong relationships with global suppliers and internal stakeholders across Finance, Legal, HR, Compliance, Administration, and Leadership teams.
• Drive supplier performance management through SLAs, KPIs, governance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, risk management frameworks, audit requirements, and corporate governance standards.
• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, process optimization, and cost reduction across assigned categories.
• Monitor market trends, industry benchmarks, supplier capabilities, and emerging service delivery models to support informed sourcing decisions.
• Support global transformation, outsourcing, and spend management initiatives.
• Deliver measurable value through strategic sourcing, supplier innovation, and effective contract management.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of experience in end-to-end procurement & strategic sourcing in contingent Acquisition, Employee Benefits, L&D, Talent Acquisition, Audits, Finance & Legal.
• Proven experience working with global vendors and stakeholders in a multinational environment.
• Strong expertise in category management, supplier relationship management, and procurement strategy.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Source-to-Pay (S2P) lifecycle, including:
• Stakeholder requirement gathering
• Scope of Work (SOW) / Statement of Work definition
• Vendor sourcing and evaluation
• RFx (RFI/RFP/RFQ) management
• Commercial negotiations
• Contract review and governance
• Supplier performance management
• Cost optimization and savings delivery
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and influence decision-making across business functions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience managing procurement across corporate and business support service categories in HR & Professional Services.
• Exposure to global transformation, outsourcing, and spend management programs.
• Working knowledge of procurement platforms such as Ariba, SAP, Oracle, or Coupa (preferred).
• Strong presentation and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

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