Manager - Indirect Sourcing

KOHLER India; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

KOHLER India is seeking a seasoned Indirect Sourcing Manager to lead global procurement initiatives across corporate categories. You will drive end-to-end sourcing, contract strategy, supplier governance, and savings in a global environment.

The role requires leadership of a multinational team, analytics, and familiarity with eSourcing tools (SAP/JAGGAER/Ariba). You will collaborate with stakeholders worldwide and build category strategies aligned to Kohler's objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Engineering preferred).
• Post-graduate qualification in Supply Chain / Operations / Business (preferred).
• 6+ years of People Management experience.
• Strong experience of 12+ years in Indirect Sourcing in global environments.Experience managing sourcing for GCC/GIC or Central Procurement Hubs.
• Expertise in strategic sourcing, contracting, and supplier governance.
• Knowledge of analytics, eSourcing tools, SAP/JAGGAER/Ariba.
• Ability to create data-driven procurement strategies.
• Excellent communication & presentation skills.
• Strong business acumen and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to manage multicultural teams globally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing sourcing team; ensure capability building, career development, and succession planning.
• Provide strategic directions on sourcing processes, contracts, governance, and operational excellence.
• Build a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Lead end-to-end indirect sourcing for global corporate categories.
• Manage centralized spend, sourcing operations for the identified categories and geographies.
• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with the global business objectives.
• Lead contract strategy development including negotiation frameworks and SLAs for aligned categories.
• Manage corporate contracts ensuring compliance with the procurement policies.
• Own and deliver annual cost-savings targets.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Sourcing

Contracting

Supplier Governance

Analytics

eSourcing tools

SAP

JAGGAER

Ariba

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering preferred)

Post-graduate qualification in Supply Chain / Operations / Business (preferred)

Tools

SAP

JAGGAER

Ariba

Job description

About the Position

At Kohler India Technical Center, we are a dedicated global capability center providing comprehensive technical and non-technical services for all Kohler Co. businesses and product lines worldwide.

We are seeking a dynamic, seasoned Indirect Sourcing Manager to lead global procurement initiatives across corporate categories. The ideal candidate will bring strong people leadership experience, deep domain expertise in indirect procurement, and a proven track record of managing centralized or global sourcing operations (GCC/GIC/Capability Centers).

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & People Management
• Lead and develop a high-performing sourcing team; ensure capability building, career development, and succession planning.
• Provide strategic directions on sourcing processes, contracts, governance, and operational excellence.
• Build a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
• Lead end-to-end indirect sourcing for global corporate categories.
• Manage centralized spend, sourcing operations for the identified categories and geographies.
• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with the global business objectives.
• Contracting & Supplier Management
• Lead contract strategy development including negotiation frameworks and SLAs for aligned categories.
• Manage corporate contracts ensuring compliance with the procurement policies.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Savings & Value Creation Projects
• Own and deliver annual cost-savings targets.
• Identify opportunities for Global Contracts Strategies, Value Creations, Supplier Consolidation and Process Improvements.
• Implement and expand competitive bidding processes and eSourcing events.
• Stakeholder Management & Communication
• Engage global sourcing leadership and stakeholders to enable aligned decision-making.
• Present sourcing strategies and analytical insights to the executive leadership.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance relations with the stakeholders.
• Understand business requirements, ensure alignment with category strategy and exhibit superior customer service skills.
• Forecast growth opportunities, prepare roadmaps, and build capabilities for future readiness
• Capability Building & Continuous Improvement
• Develop and enhance sourcing capabilities for global teams.
• Leverage analytics and automation to improve sourcing efficiency.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education
• Bachelor's degree (Engineering preferred).
• Post-graduate qualification in Supply Chain / Operations / Business (preferred).
• Experience
• 6+ years of People Management experience.
• Strong experience of 12+ years in Indirect Sourcing in global environments.Experience managing sourcing for GCC/GIC or Central Procurement Hubs.
• Technical & Functional Competencies
• Expertise in strategic sourcing, contracting, and supplier governance.
• Knowledge of analytics, eSourcing tools, SAP/JAGGAER/Ariba.
• Ability to create data-driven procurement strategies.
• Behavioral & Leadership Competencies
• Excellent communication & presentation skills.
• Strong business acumen and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to manage multicultural teams globally.