Sourcing Leader

Rexel India Pvt. Ltd.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Rexel India Pvt. Ltd. invites a seasoned sourcing leader to drive strategic procurement across manufacturing and indirect spend. You will lead supplier onboarding, negotiations, contract management, and cost-optimization programs to ensure supply continuity and value creation.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with business goals, develop governance frameworks, and mentor high-performing teams in a fast-paced industrial environment in India.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Category Management.
• Experience in manufacturing industry.
• Proven cost-savings and supplier performance improvements.
• Experience in managing high-value supplier contracts and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to drive cost optimization and continuity.
• Lead identification, evaluation, and onboarding of suppliers and markets.
• Build strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Drive supplier negotiations, contract management, and commercial discussions.
• Design and implement sourcing strategies to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO).
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and risks to identify opportunities and threats.
• Lead supplier performance management across quality, delivery, cost, and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing with business needs.
• Establish and govern sourcing policies and ethical procurement standards.
• Drive digital transformation in sourcing and procurement processes.
• Mentor sourcing teams to foster high-performance and accountability.
• Support expansion and strategic projects through effective sourcing and risk management.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Procurement

Supplier Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Cost Reduction

Contract Management

Supply Chain

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA / CPSM / CIPS / APICS

Job description

Company Description

Rexel in India, is a fully owned INR 850 cr + subsidiary of Rexel Global, having presence in the country with 16 branches and 16 stock points, from where we are serving customers on a Pan Inda level. We offer a wide variety of products across various categories covering length and breadth of the Industrial Automation, Lighting requirements, Panels and Supply Chain Consolidation (C-Class Direct and Indirect material purchases) for plants and offices. We are a one stop source for your business needs ranging from Stationery, office supplies to Industrial Automation.

Company Description

Rexel in India, is a fully owned INR 850 cr + subsidiary of Rexel Global, having presence in the country with 16 branches and 16 stock points, from where we are serving customers on a Pan Inda level. We offer a wide variety of products across various categories covering length and breadth of the Industrial Automation, Lighting requirements, Panels and Supply Chain Consolidation (C-Class Direct and Indirect material purchases) for plants and offices. We are a one stop source for your business needs ranging from Stationery, office supplies to Industrial Automation.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives aligned with organizational goals to drive cost optimization, business growth, and supply continuity.
• Lead the identification, evaluation, and onboarding of new suppliers, markets, and sourcing opportunities to strengthen the supplier ecosystem and mitigate risks.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure long-term partnerships, service excellence, and value creation.
• Drive supplier negotiations, contract management, and commercial discussions to secure favorable terms, improve profitability, and enhance supply assurance.
• Design and implement sourcing strategies that improve operational efficiency, reduce procurement costs, and optimize total cost of ownership (TCO).
• Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, supply chain disruptions, and industry developments to proactively identify risks and opportunities.
• Lead supplier performance management, including quality, delivery, cost, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, and Business Units to align sourcing strategies with business requirements.
• Establish and govern sourcing policies, processes, and best practices to ensure compliance, sustainability, and ethical procurement standards.
• Drive digital transformation and process improvement initiatives within sourcing and procurement functions to enhance productivity and decision-making.
• Mentor and develop sourcing teams, fostering a high-performance culture focused on innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support business expansion and strategic projects through effective sourcing, supplier development, and risk management strategies.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline. MBA or professional procurement certification (CPSM, CIPS, APICS) preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Category Management within the Manufacturing industry.
• Proven expertise in sourcing raw materials, components, capital equipment, MRO, and indirect procurement categories.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and influencing skills with demonstrated success in managing high-value supplier contracts and commercial agreements.
• Track record of delivering significant cost savings, supplier performance improvements, and procurement transformation initiatives.