Supplier Manager - IT & Services Procurement

SHI Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

SHI Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. seeks an experienced Supplier Manager for IT and Services procurement to lead strategic sourcing initiatives and drive value across IT and indirect categories.

You will develop supplier strategies, manage performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize spend and terms. The role emphasizes effective negotiation, planning, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 institute, OR an MBA in Supply Chain Management.
• 7–10 years of experience in indirect commodities procurement.
• Experience in industries such as Automobile, Aerospace, or related manufacturing would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across IT and indirect services categories.
• Develop and execute supplier strategies; drive cost optimization.
• Manage supplier performance and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver value.
• Spend analysis, negotiations, and understanding of commercials and INCO terms.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders; strong planning and decision-making.

Skills

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Engineering

MBA in Supply Chain Management

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Supplier Manager – IT & Services Procurement to lead strategic sourcing initiatives across IT and indirect services categories. This role is responsible for developing supplier strategies, driving cost optimization, managing supplier performance, and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver business value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Good experience on understanding of supplier landscape, value chain mapping, understanding of Zero based costing.
• Experienced in developing and executing strategies with suppliers
• Experience in managing the three pillars of program management - time, cost, quality
• Ability to work on Spend analysis, negotiations, and good understanding of commercials and INCO terms.
• Ability to work well within a team – enjoys collaborating, persuading, and influencing
• Ability to thrive under pressure – to manage challenging deadlines
• Good collaboration skills, the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and various stakeholders
• Strong planning, process management, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in working on Greenfield projects will be a plus

Qualifications & Experience:

• A Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in engineering from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 institute, OR an MBA in Supply Chain Management
• 7 - 10 years of relevant functional experience in handling Indirect commodities procurement
• Experience in industries such as Automobile, Aerospace, or other related manufacturing industries would be a plus.

Experience: 7–10 Years

Notice Period: Immediate - 30 Days.

Working Days: 6 Days a week

Shift : General Shift.