Strategic Buyer

Search Advisers Services Guj; Hyderabad, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Advisers Services Guj in Hyderabad seeks a Direct Procurement Sourcing Management Specialist to drive strategic sourcing and supplier development. You will own the supplier base, negotiate terms and partner with internal teams to ensure quality and localization.

Ideal candidates will have an engineering background, strong strategic sourcing experience, and hands-on knowledge of part costing, negotiations and supplier performance. Join our team to deliver measurable savings and value.

Qualifications

• Strategic thinking and business acumen to shape procurement direction
• Strong communication and influencing skills to align diverse stakeholders
• Proactive approach with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance to others when needed

Responsibilities

• Lead direct procurement initiatives that optimize cost efficiency while maintaining quality standards
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to secure competitive terms and drive performance
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through strategic purchasing and process improvements
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and align sourcing strategies with business goals

Skills

Procurement Strategy

Supplier Management

Contract Management

Procurement Negotiations

Cost Analysis

Influencing Skills

Problem Solving

Conflict Management

Education

BE/B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

• DirectProcurementis the core requirement ownership of supplier base, sourcing, supplier development, cost, quality, delivery and localization;not inventory, warehousing or routine supply-chainprocurement.
• Engineering background:BE/B.Tech, preferablyMechanical / Production / Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering/ Electrical / Electronics from a credible institution.
• Relevant domain:Automotive, Electrical, Industrial Automation, Switchgear, Manufacturing or Engineering Products.
• Manufacturing knowledge:strong preference forSheet Metal Fabrication, Stamping/Press Tools and Plastic Injection Moulding. Exposure to sheet metal alone can also be considered.
• Strategic sourcing:candidates must have hands-on experience inpart costing, commercials, negotiations, supplier development and localization, preferably with mechanical components

Join us as a Direct Procurement Sourcing Management Specialist and drive real business impact through strategic sourcing. You'll optimize procurement processes, negotiate high-value contracts, and partner with teams across the organization to deliver cost savings and quality excellence.

• Lead direct procurement initiatives that optimize cost efficiency while maintaining quality standards
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to secure competitive terms and drive performance
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through strategic purchasing and process improvements
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and align sourcing strategies with business goals

Key skills

• Procurement Strategy— intermediate level; developing sourcing plans that align with business objectives
• Supplier Management— intermediate level; building and maintaining strong supplier partnerships
• Contract Management— intermediate level; negotiating and managing agreements to protect business interests
• Procurement Negotiations— intermediate level; securing favorable terms while maintaining supplier relationships
• Cost Analysis— intermediate level; identifying savings opportunities through detailed spend analysis
• Influencing Skills— intermediate level; driving alignment across stakeholders with competing priorities
• Problem Solving— intermediate level; resolving procurement challenges with practical, effective solutions
• Conflict Management— intermediate level; navigating supplier and stakeholder disagreements constructively

Qualifications

• Strategic thinking and business acumen to shape procurement direction
• Strong communication and influencing skills to align diverse stakeholders
• Proactive approach with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance to others when needed

Preferred candidate profile