Team Lead Strategic Sourcing Procurement

Mark Makers Consultancy Services; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Mark Makers Consultancy Services seeks an Delivery Operations Team Lead (Strategic Sourcing & S2C) to drive end-to-end Source-to-Contract projects, category strategies, and supplier engagement. You will combine commercial acumen, market intelligence, and AI/digital tools to deliver value and streamline workflows.

You will lead strategic procurement operations, oversee RFx events, negotiations, and contract execution, and mentor the team in sourcing best practices while traveling up to 50% as

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of core experience in Strategic Sourcing or Source-to-Contract (S2C).
• Hands-on RFx events, supplier negotiations, and contract execution.
• Proficiency in enterprise procurement platforms and advanced Excel/analytics.
• Strong adaptability to AI tools and modern digital workflows.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead S2C execution and supplier management across spend areas.
• Manage RFx events (RFP/RFQ/RFI) and contract execution.
• Develop and support category strategies, pipelines, and roadmaps.
• Leverage AI tools and procurement platforms to speed delivery and accuracy.
• Engage with suppliers and executives for alignment and negotiations.
• Mentor junior team members in sourcing best practices.

Skills

S2C Execution

Supplier Management

Category Strategy

Data & Financial Analysis

AI/Digital Tool Adoption

Stakeholder Engagement

Team Leadership

Education

Degree in Supply Chain / Procurement

Tools

Ariba

Coupa

Jaggaer

GEP

Job description

We are looking for a Delivery Operations Team Lead (Strategic Sourcing & S2C) to drive end-to-end Source-to-Contract (S2C) projects, category strategies, and supplier engagement. In this role, you will combine commercial acumen, market intelligence, and modern AI/digital tools to deliver value, streamline workflows, and lead strategic procurement operations.

Key Responsibilities

• S2C Execution & Supplier Management: Lead supplier outreach, RFx (RFP/RFQ/RFI) events, commercial negotiations, supplier evaluations, and contract execution across spend areas.
• Category Strategy: Support the development of category strategies, pipelines, and market roadmaps aligned with business goals.
• Data & Financial Analysis: Conduct spend analysis, supplier proposal evaluations, and numeric/commercial assessments to optimize negotiation strategies.
• Digital & AI Tool Integration: Leverage AI productivity tools, procurement platforms, and digital workflows to increase delivery speed, reporting accuracy, and document processing.
• Stakeholder & Executive Engagement: Build trusted relationships with suppliers and business leaders; tailor strategic communication for C-suite alignment.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior team members in sourcing best practices, procurement processes, and AI/digital tool adoption.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 5-7 years of core experience in Strategic Sourcing, Source-to-Contract (S2C), Category Management, or Procurement Consulting.
• Hands-on expertise in conducting RFx events, supplier negotiations, and contract execution.
• Proficiency in enterprise procurement platforms (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, Jaggaer, GEP) and advanced Excel/analytics.
• Strong adaptability to AI tools and modern digital workflows.
• Ability to travel up to 50% depending on business/client requirements

Preferred candidate profile

(Degree in Supply Chain / Procurement or certifications like MCIPS / CPSM preferred)