Sourcing/Commodity Mgr

NetApp, Inc.; India; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

NetApp, Inc. is seeking a Global Procurement Category Manager – Technology Services to shape the future operating model for how NetApp sources, governs and manages Technology Services spend.

The role partners across Engineering, IT, Finance and Legal to translate priorities into scalable category strategies and measurable business impact. The candidate will lead strategy development, supplier governance, and innovative commercial models while driving efficiency and value across global teams,

Qualifications

• University degree preferably in Business Administration, Engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years Experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Category Management, business transformation, consulting, or similar roles requiring structured problem solving, stakeholder influence and fact-based negotiation
• Knowledge of procurement systems, Oracle processes, analytics tools and Microsoft Office applications
• AI awareness and ability to leverage AI-enabled procurement tools
• Strong project and change management skills, including the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, manage dependencies, communicate progress and drive adoption of new ways of working

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the future-state category strategy for Technology Services, including a multi-year roadmap
• Build a data-driven point of view on how NetApp should evolve its Technology Services operating model, including opportunities to simplify intake, standardize engagement models, reduce manual work, improve stakeholder experience and focus procurement effort on the highest-value work
• Challenge the status quo by identifying where legacy sourcing practices, supplier structures, approval paths, commercial models or ways of working create unnecessary friction, cost or risk, and lead practical changes to make the model more agile, scalable and outcome-oriented
• Partner with Engineering, IT, Finance, Legal and business leaders to shape demand early, influence make-versus-buy decisions, strengthen requirements, and ensure Technology Services engagements are structured for measurable business impact
• Serve as the category lead for Technology Services, including Application Development & Maintenance, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Data Center services, IT implementation, Application Support and Desktop Support
• Provide strategic sourcing and commercial guidance to Procurement Managers and Operations teams on complex services engagements, including SOW design, negotiation strategy, pricing models, delivery governance and contract execution
• Lead strategic sourcing projects, supplier selection, negotiations and contract management while introducing fit-for-purpose commercial models such as Time & Material, fixed price, managed services, outcome-based and milestone-based engagements
• Transform supplier management from transactional vendor oversight to a structured performance and innovation discipline, including governance forums, KPI tracking, delivery accountability, continuous improvement and supplier-led innovation opportunities
• Identify savings, cost avoidance, productivity, cycle-time and risk-reduction opportunities, and lead execution through business cases, stakeholder alignment and measurable implementation plans.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder management

Negotiation strategy

Process optimization

Education

University degree in Business Admin, Engineering or related field

7+ years experience in Strategic Sourcing / Procurement / Category Management

Knowledge of procurement systems, Oracle processes, analytics tools, MS Office

AI awareness and ability to leverage AI-enabled procurement tools

Strong project and change management skills

Tools

Oracle

Analytics tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced, strategic and transformation-oriented Global Procurement Category Manager – Technology Services to shape the future operating model for how NetApp sources, governs and manages Technology Services spend. This role goes beyond executing sourcing events and negotiations: it is expected to build a clear point of view on how NetApp should modernize its Technology Services supplier ecosystem, simplify ways of working, strengthen governance, improve speed and user experience, and unlock greater business value through data, AI and digital procurement capabilities. The role partners with Engineering, IT, Finance, Legal and business leaders globally, primarily across the Americas and India, to translate business priorities into scalable category strategies and future-ready procurement practices.

Job Requirements

• Define and lead the future-state category strategy for Technology Services, including a multi-year roadmap
• Build a data-driven point of view on how NetApp should evolve its Technology Services operating model, including opportunities to simplify intake, standardize engagement models, reduce manual work, improve stakeholder experience and focus procurement effort on the highest-value work
• Challenge the status quo by identifying where legacy sourcing practices, supplier structures, approval paths, commercial models or ways of working create unnecessary friction, cost or risk, and lead practical changes to make the model more agile, scalable and outcome-oriented
• Partner with Engineering, IT, Finance, Legal and business leaders to shape demand early, influence make-versus-buy decisions, strengthen requirements, and ensure Technology Services engagements are structured for measurable business impact
• Serve as the category lead for Technology Services, including Application Development & Maintenance, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Data Center services, IT implementation, Application Support and Desktop Support
• Provide strategic sourcing and commercial guidance to Procurement Managers and Operations teams on complex services engagements, including SOW design, negotiation strategy, pricing models, delivery governance and contract execution
• Lead strategic sourcing projects, supplier selection, negotiations and contract management while introducing fit-for-purpose commercial models such as Time & Material, fixed price, managed services, outcome-based and milestone-based engagements
• Transform supplier management from transactional vendor oversight to a structured performance and innovation discipline, including governance forums, KPI tracking, delivery accountability, continuous improvement and supplier-led innovation opportunities
• Identify savings, cost avoidance, productivity, cycle-time and risk-reduction opportunities, and lead execution through business cases, stakeholder alignment and measurable implementation plans.

Education

• University degree preferably in Business Administration, Engineering or a related field
• 7+ years Experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Category Management, business transformation, consulting, or similar roles requiring structured problem solving, stakeholder influence and fact-based negotiation
• Knowledge of procurement systems, Oracle processes, analytics tools and Microsoft Office applications
• AI awareness and ability to leverage AI-enabled procurement tools
• Strong project and change management skills, including the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, manage dependencies, communicate progress and drive adoption of new ways of working

At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.

Why You'll Thrive at NetApp

At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.

NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.

Our culture

We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.

If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one.

AI Disclosure

For select roles, some stages of our hiring process may use artificial intelligence tools to help evaluate applications and candidate selection. These tools support—rather than replace—human decision‑making.