Procurement Manager

SDI International; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

SDI International is seeking a Procurement Manager to own sourcing and contracting across Consulting & Professional Services, including Legal, Finance & Taxation, and Management Consulting. You will build supplier relationships, set hourly-rate structures, and act as the trusted partner for stakeholders across multiple global locations.

You will lead category management end-to-end, drive efficiencies, and deliver measurable cost savings while coordinating with Legal, Global Process Owners, and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Consulting & Professional Services category management or strategic sourcing.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Fluent English with ability to coordinate across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and contracting activities across Consulting & Professional Services, including RFPs, RFQs, evaluations, benchmarking and negotiations.
• Own end-to-end category management from supplier governance and contract renewals to ongoing relationship management.
• Define and maintain a procurement strategy aligned with stakeholder goals and spend.
• Negotiate cost-effective pricing structures, including hourly-rate models for this category.
• Identify opportunities across the supply base to drive efficiencies and savings.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide category intelligence with spend and savings reporting.
• Coordinate supplier performance reviews and technical discussions between suppliers and internal customers.
• Partner with Legal, GPOs, and cross-functional teams across time zones; manage escalations.

Skills

Consulting & PS category mgmt

Negotiation & contract mgmt

Fluent English

Job description

SDI International is a global procurement and workforce solutions partner helping organizations optimize tail spend, strengthen strategic sourcing, and manage extended workforce programs.

Founded in 1992, SDI is a woman-owned, woman-managed organization grounded in strong principles and long-standing relationships. We turn fragmented processes into high-performing operating models that deliver measurable, sustained value.

Procurement Manager – Consulting & Professional Services

We're looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to join our international team and take ownership of sourcing and contracting activities across the Consulting & Professional Services category — think Legal, Finance & Taxation, and Management Consulting.

In this role, you won't just run RFPs — you'll build and own supplier relationships, negotiate hourly-rate structures with specialized experts, and become the trusted partner stakeholders turn to across multiple global locations. If you enjoy turning complex, multi-stakeholder sourcing challenges into clear, cost-effective outcomes, this is your next move.

What you'll do

• Lead sourcing and contracting activities across Consulting & Professional Services, including RFPs, RFQs, competitive evaluations, benchmarking, and negotiations
• Own end-to-end category management, from supplier governance and contract renewals to ongoing relationship management
• Define and maintain a procurement strategy aligned with stakeholder goals, current supplier base, and spend
• Negotiate cost-effective pricing structures, including the hourly-rate models typical of this category
• Identify opportunities across the existing supply base to drive efficiencies and deliver measurable cost savings
• Conduct risk assessments and provide category intelligence, including regular spend and savings reporting
• Coordinate supplier performance reviews and technical discussions between suppliers and internal customers
• Partner closely with Legal, Global Process Owners, and cross-functional teams across time zones
• Manage and resolve escalations within the sourcing and contracting process

Who we’re looking for

• You bring 2+ years of experience in Consulting & Professional Services category management or strategic sourcing, strong negotiation and contract management skills, and fluent English.
• You're comfortable managing stakeholders across time zones and thrive under tight timelines, even when things get ambiguous.
• 7+ years in indirect procurement, EMEA experience, or a certification like CPM, CPIM, or CPSM would make you an even stronger fit.

If you're ready to bring your sourcing expertise to a team that values precision, collaboration, and growth — we'd love to hear from you.