Indirect Procurement Manager

Search Advisers Services Guj; Gurugram District, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Advisers Services Guj is seeking a GM Global Category Lead - Indirect Procurement to drive the global sourcing strategy across indirect spend categories. You will partner with regional and business stakeholders to deliver savings, innovation, sustainability, risk mitigation, and operational excellence across global operations.

The role focuses on defining and executing global category strategies, analyzing market trends and supplier capabilities, and leading strategic sourcing projects,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or Procurement.
• 8+ years of procurement experience with strong category management expertise.
• Experience managing global suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Strong commercial negotiation and strategic sourcing skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute global category strategies for indirect spend categories.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, cost drivers, and risks.
• Lead strategic sourcing projects, RFx processes, negotiations, and contract management.
• Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) optimization and productivity improvements.

Skills

Global category management

Supplier management

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or Procurement

Job description

Position: GM Global Category Lead - Indirect Procurement (IP)

Role Purpose: Drive global sourcing strategy, supplier management, cost optimization, and procurement transformation for assigned indirect spend categories. Partner with regional and business stakeholders to deliver savings, innovation, sustainability, risk mitigation, and operational excellence across global operations.

Category Strategy & Sourcing

• Define and execute global category strategies for indirect spend categories.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, cost drivers, and risks.
• Lead strategic sourcing projects, RFx processes, negotiations, and contract management.
• Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) optimization and productivity improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or Procurement.
• 8+ years of procurement experience with strong category management expertise.
• Experience managing global suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Strong commercial negotiation and strategic sourcing skills.