SR. BUYER SPECIALIST INDIRECT PURCHASING, SERVICES CONTRACTING AND SERVICE PROCUREMENT

CNH

Varanasi

On-site

INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Savings & Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Fertility & Family building support

Employee Assistance Programs

Charitable contribution matching and

Job summary

CNH Industrial is seeking a Sr. Buyer – Indirect Purchasing to lead strategic sourcing, supplier selection, and commercial negotiation for a broad range of non-production services.

The role covers facility management, logistics, IT and other support services to enable manufacturing and corporate functions. Ideal candidates have 15–20 years of experience in strategic sourcing and service contracting, with strong supplier governance and contract lifecycle expertise in an industrial setting.

Qualifications

Experience in strategic sourcing and indirect purchasing.
Negotiation and contract management experience.
Familiarity with RFQ/RFP processes and supplier evaluation.
Experience managing service procurement and related categories.

Responsibilities

Identify, qualify and select indirect purchasing suppliers for services.
Define KPIs, SLAs and monitor supplier performance and governance.
Lead RFQ/RFP, negotiate pricing, finalize contracts for services.
Manage purchase orders, approvals, renewals and contract documentation.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

RFQ/RFP processes

Education

Graduate Engineer

MBA or certification in Supply Chain/Procurement

Job description

About Us

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world. From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.

Grow a Career. Build a Future!

Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.

Job Purpose

The Sr. Buyer – Indirect Purchasing, Services Contracting and Service Procurement will be responsible for leading strategic sourcing, supplier selection, commercial negotiation, contract finalization and purchase execution for indirect service categories supporting manufacturing operations, corporate functions, engineering, plant infrastructure and business services. The role will cover a broad range of non-production spend, including facility management, plant maintenance services, manpower and outsourced services, logistics and warehousing support, security, housekeeping, travel, consulting, engineering services, IT and digital services, AMC contracts, utilities support, administrative services, and other service agreements required to run operations efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Identification and Qualification: Identify, evaluate and qualify suppliers for indirect purchasing and service categories, including facility management, housekeeping, security, canteen, transportation, logistics support, warehousing services, plant maintenance, AMC services, manpower outsourcing, project services, consulting, engineering support, IT and digital services, and other business support services. Assess suppliers based on technical capability, service quality, commercial competitiveness, statutory compliance, financial strength, safety standards, scalability and past performance.
Supplier Performance and Service Governance: Define and monitor KPIs and SLAs for service providers, including service uptime, response time, manpower availability, quality of execution, safety performance, statutory compliance, cost adherence, issue closure and stakeholder satisfaction. Conduct periodic performance reviews and drive corrective actions where service delivery does not meet agreed expectations.
Services Contracting and Negotiation: Lead RFQ/RFP processes, techno-commercial evaluation, negotiation and contract finalization for service procurement. Negotiate pricing models, rate contracts, annual maintenance contracts, manpower rates, service level agreements, penalty clauses, escalation/de-escalation mechanisms, payment terms, warranty obligations, compliance requirements and exit clauses to ensure commercially competitive and contractually robust outcomes.
Purchase Order and Contract Lifecycle Management: Manage purchase requisitions, approval workflows, purchase orders, service entry coordination, renewals, amendments and contract documentation to ensure timely and accurate execution of service procurement requirements in line with business needs and internal controls.

Experience Required

Preferred experience of minimum 15-20 years in strategic sourcing, indirect purchasing, services contracting and supplier management, preferably in automotive, manufacturing, industrial equipment or large engineering organizations.
Strong exposure to service procurement categories such as facilities, logistics, warehousing, plant maintenance, AMC contracts, manpower outsourcing, engineering services, consulting, IT/digital services, travel, administration and other indirect business support services.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate Engineer. MBA or certification in Supply Chain/Procurement will be an added advantage.

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

Benefits

At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including: