Senior Manager – Sourcing | India

Green Start Management Consultancy; Faridabad District; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Start Management Consultancy is seeking a seasoned Senior Manager – Sourcing to lead regional strategic sourcing and procurement activities across multiple manufacturing sites and business units in India.

You will develop category strategies, drive cost savings, manage supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and build a high-performance sourcing organization through a team of category managers.

Qualifications

• 20–25+ years of experience in strategic sourcing/procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong expertise in supplier negotiations, contracts, cost reduction and supplier development.
• Experience with ERP/Oracle, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and category management strategies for direct & indirect materials.
• Drive cost savings, productivity, VAVE/VA-VE, resourcing and supplier development initiatives.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations, contracts and long-term commercial agreements.
• Manage supplier performance across Cost, Quality, Delivery and Working Capital.
• Drive supplier risk management, dual sourcing, capacity planning and business continuity initiatives.
• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Manufacturing, Logistics and Business Leadership.
• Lead and develop a team of Category Managers, building a high-performance sourcing organization.
• Drive sourcing process standardization and operational excellence across plants.
• Provide sourcing insights, risks, opportunities and performance updates to senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Admin)

Tools

ERP/Oracle

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Manager – Sourcing to lead regional strategic sourcing and procurement activities across multiple manufacturing sites and business units in India.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and category management strategies for direct & indirect materials.
• Drive cost savings, productivity, VAVE/VA-VE, resourcing and supplier development initiatives.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations, contracts and long-term commercial agreements.
• Manage supplier performance across Cost, Quality, Delivery and Working Capital.
• Drive supplier risk management, dual sourcing, capacity planning and business continuity initiatives.
• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Manufacturing, Logistics and Business Leadership.
• Lead and develop a team of Category Managers, building a high-performance sourcing organization.
• Drive sourcing process standardization and operational excellence across plants.
• Provide sourcing insights, risks, opportunities and performance updates to senior leadership.

Key KPIs

• Cost Savings & Productivity
• Supplier OTD & Quality (PPM/DPPM)
• Working Capital & Inventory Reduction
• Lead Time Reduction
• VA/VE Savings
• Team Capability & Engagement

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field.
• 20–25+ years of experience in strategic sourcing/procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong expertise in supplier negotiations, contracts, cost reduction and supplier development.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with ERP/Oracle, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong knowledge of 8D, 5 Why, Pareto, Six Sigma, PPAP, APQP, Poka-Yoke and MSA.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to operate effectively in a matrix organization.
• PMP/Supply Chain certification will be an advantage.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking and results orientation.