India Procurement Manager

Flint Hills Resources; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch in Bengaluru (Bangalore) is seeking an India Procurement Manager to lead the India Procurement team and deliver high-quality procurement, sourcing, and contracting support across India. This leader will coach and develop procurement professionals, strengthen supplier and business partnerships, and help transform processes, technology, and ways of working to create long-term value.

The role partners with business leaders and cross-functional teams to align procurement strategy with business

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or diploma in Supply Chain or Materials Management.
• Experience leading procurement or business transformation initiatives.
• Procurement leadership within a global organization.
• Experience procuring from the Indian market.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of procurement SMEs and buyers.
• Build an inclusive, high-performing team with clear expectations, feedback, and accountability.
• Develop a talent pipeline through coaching, career development, and succession planning.
• Shape procurement strategy by evaluating market trends and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Provide leadership across supplier selection, contract negotiation, supplier performance, compliance, risk management, and issue resolution.
• Oversee contract administration and lifecycle management within the team.
• Partner with business leaders as a trusted procurement advisor.
• Collaborate with Procure-to-Pay, product, technology, data and analytics, and other enabling teams.
• Champion continuous transformation by evaluating procurement technology and processes.

Education

Advanced degree or diploma in Supply Chain or Materials Management

Tools

Ariba

Coupa

ServiceNow

Job description

We are seeking an India Procurement Manager based in Bangalore to lead the India Procurement team and enable high-quality procurement, sourcing, and contracting support for corporate offices and businesses in India. This leader will coach and develop procurement Professionals, strengthen supplier and business partnerships, and help transform processes, technology, and ways of working to create long-term value.

Our Team

The India Procurement team partners across businesses and functions, working with business leaders, category managers, product teams, technology teams, data and analytics, and other enabling functions. The team supports procurement, sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and continuous improvement.

What You Will Do

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of procurement SMEs and buyers, strengthening leadership capability, knowledge sharing, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Build an inclusive, high-performing team by setting clear expectations, providing timely feedback, recognizing contributions, and holding individuals accountable for results.
• Develop a strong talent pipeline through regular coaching, career development, succession planning, and opportunities that build capability and prepare team members for broader responsibilities.
• Shape procurement strategy by evaluating market trends, identifying value and cost-saving opportunities, and strengthening supplier relationships.
• Provide leadership across supplier selection, contract negotiation, supplier performance, compliance, risk management, and issue resolution.
• Oversee contract administration and help develop the team's capability in contract lifecycle management, risk assessment, and compliance.
• Partner with business leaders as a trusted procurement advisor, understanding business objectives, commercial considerations, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with Procure-to-Pay, product, technology, data and analytics, and other enabling teams to align technology, process, and organizational roadmaps.
• Champion continuous transformation by challenging existing approaches, evaluating developments in procurement technology and processes, and applying an outside-in perspective.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 10+ years of Experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles with progressively increasing responsibility.
• Min 4 years of Experience in leading professional buying or procurement teams.
• Experience procuring from the Indian market.
• Procurement and sourcing leadership experience within a global organization.
• Experience leading procurement or business transformation initiatives.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Advanced degree or diploma in Supply Chain or Materials Management.
• Experience with procurement and workflow platforms such as Ariba, Coupa, or ServiceNow.

Who We Are

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.