Global Procurement Specialist - Non IT

Coforge; Greater Noida; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Coforge seeks an experienced Senior Manager to lead Global Non-IT (Indirect) Sourcing & Procurement across key international markets. The role requires expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, vendor negotiations, and end-to-end procurement operations.

The incumbent will drive strategic sourcing initiatives, manage end-to-end lifecycle, optimize costs, and ensure supplier performance across multiple geographies. Strong negotiation and stakeholder skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Engineer or MBA / Post Graduate qualification (preferred).
• Strong experience in Global Indirect Procurement / Non-IT Sourcing.
• Proven track record in managing multiple categories and global vendors.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives across global locations for Non-IT/Indirect categories.
• Manage end-to-end procurement lifecycle including vendor identification, negotiation, contracting, and vendor performance management.
• Ensure cost optimization, compliance, and risk mitigation across procurement activities.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and monitor performance through KPIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across geographies to align procurement strategy with business goals.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic Sourcing

Vendor Management

Contract Negotiation

Education

Engineer / MBA / Post Graduate (preferred)

Job description

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead Global Non-IT (Indirect) Sourcing & Procurement across key international markets, including North America, South America, LATEM and other global geographies. The role requires strong expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, vendor negotiations, and end-to-end procurement operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives across global locations for Non-IT/Indirect categories
• Manage end-to-end procurement lifecycle including vendor identification, negotiation, contracting, and vendor performance management
• Ensure cost optimization, compliance, and risk mitigation across procurement activities
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and monitor performance through KPIs
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across geographies to align procurement strategy with business goals

Handle diverse procurement categories such as:

Infrastructure & Facilities

Turnkey projects, PMC, architectural services, building management systems, office leasing

Workplace Services

Facility management, housekeeping, employee transport, security services

Corporate Services

Travel, MICE, gifting, marketing, branding (internal & external)

HR & Professional Services

Recruitment, immigration, BGV, L&D

Finance & Legal Services

Insurance, legal advisory, and finance-related procurements

Required Qualifications

• Education: Engineer / MBA / Post Graduate (preferred)
• Strong experience in Global Indirect Procurement / Non-IT Sourcing
• Proven track record in managing multiple categories and global vendors
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and analytical skills

The incumbent should be flexible to work in a 12:30 PM 9:30 PM shift.

Mandatory Skills

• Procurement
• Strategic Sourcing
• Vendor Management
• Contract Negotiation