Senior Manager - Sourcing & Procurement

AB InBev India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

AB InBev India is seeking a Senior Manager – Sourcing & Procurement for its Procurement team in Bengaluru. This role involves leading procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving initiatives for better vendor management.

The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of experience, preferably with a Master’s in supply chain management, and strong skills in negotiation, analytics, and project management.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in procurement/sourcing.
• Proven track record managing supplier relationships, negotiations, and contracts.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams and drive PMOs with senior management.
• Implement MRO procurement category strategy.
• Conduct category wise spend analysis and identify supplier consolidation opportunities.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Negotiation Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Project Management

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Education

Master’s degree in supply chain management

Tools

SAP

Job description

AB InBev India is looking to hire Senior Manager – Sourcing & Procurement for its Procurement team based out of Bengaluru.

Key Responsibilities:

• Experience in leading teams and driving PMOs with senior management
• Creation & implementation of MRO procurement category strategy based on the guidelines from Zone & Global.
• Category wise spend analysis at regular intervals and finding opportunities for supplier consolidation and catalog buying.
• Create dashboard to provide visibility to relevant stakeholders.
• Implement vendor managed inventory for fast moving SKUs across breweries.
• Work closely with brewery team to lead and drive localization for spares & services.
• Create rate cards for spares & services and ensure procurement through automation.
• Work together with stakeholders on supplier eligibility, management, and development according to purchasing procedures.
• Review existing vendor agreements from commercial perspective and ensure that the key commercial terms are in line with the company guidelines.
• Manage supplier relationship, develop collaborative initiatives, and ensure payment on time.
• Perform quarterly category risk assessment and initiate risk mitigation measures.
• Create annual contracts, review, sign and ensure implementation of negotiated contract.
• Provide timely reports on the performance of category to the leadership on regular basis.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in procurement/sourcing
• Master’s degree in supply chain management (Preferred)
• Proven track record managing supplier relationships, negotiations, and contracts.
• Experience with procurement software and tools (e.g., SAP).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Familiarity with sustainability practices in procurement is a plus.

Strategic Thinking; Negotiation Skills; Supplier Relationship Management; Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills; Attention to Detail; Project Management; Communication & Interpersonal Skills