Sourcing Manager

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Swageazy is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to drive category sourcing, supplier strategy, cost optimisation, and long-term vendor partnerships across our corporate gifting portfolio.

You will build a scalable supplier ecosystem within India, lead supplier qualification, negotiation, and onboarding, and ensure quality, innovation, and supply continuity while collaborating with Sales, Design, Operations and Project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 6–10+ years in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Category Management.
• Experience in corporate gifting, promotional merchandise, lifestyle products, FMCG, retail sourcing, printing, or packaging is preferred.
• Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple product categories.
• Build and manage a network of manufacturers, importers, and suppliers across India.
• Lead supplier evaluation, onboarding, and performance management.
• Negotiate commercial agreements, pricing, terms, contracts, and SLAs.
• Drive cost optimisation through supplier consolidation.
• Analyse market trends and supplier capabilities to inform decisions.
• Partner with Sales, Category, Design, Ops, and Projects to support client needs.
• Establish sourcing KPIs and monitor supplier performance.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/related field

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sourcing analytics tools

Job description

We are looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager to drive category sourcing, supplier strategy, cost optimisation, and long-term vendor partnerships across our corporate gifting portfolio. This role requires a commercially driven professional who can build a scalable supplier ecosystem while ensuring quality, innovation, and supply continuity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple product categories.
• Build and manage a robust network of manufacturers, importers, and suppliers across India.
• Identify new sourcing opportunities and innovative products aligned with customer and market requirements.
• Lead supplier identification, evaluation, onboarding, and performance management.
• Negotiate commercial agreements, pricing, payment terms, contracts, and service-level agreements.
• Drive cost optimisation initiatives through strategic negotiations and supplier consolidation.
• Analyse market trends, commodity pricing, and supplier capabilities to make data-driven sourcing decisions.
• Partner with Sales, Category, Design, Operations, and Project teams to support client requirements and new business opportunities.
• Develop sourcing strategies for large and complex enterprise orders.
• Conduct supplier audits and vendor visits to assess manufacturing capabilities, quality systems, compliance, and production capacity.
• Establish sourcing KPIs and monitor supplier performance on quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through alternate sourcing strategies and contingency planning.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure long-term business continuity and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• 6–10+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Category Management.
• Experience in corporate gifting, promotional merchandise, lifestyle products, FMCG, retail sourcing, printing, or packaging is preferred.
• Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills.
• Proven experience in supplier development and vendor relationship management.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and sourcing analytics.

What We're Looking For

• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-focused with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Why Join Swageazy?

• Be part of a fast-growing, technology-driven corporate gifting company.
• Work with leading enterprise customers across industries.
• Drive high-impact sourcing initiatives with significant ownership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic and growth-oriented environment.