Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager – Indirect Categories

Role/Skill: Category Manager – Indirect Sourcing
Location: Hyderabad
Experience: 8–10 years
Band: BPO 4/5
Shift: Rotational & Flexible (Willingness to work in US shift timings required)

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead category management for indirect spend areas such as IT, Marketing, Facilities, Travel, and Professional Services. The role involves driving sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and delivering measurable cost savings while ensuring compliance and efficiency across procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute long-term (1–5 years) category strategies

• Perform end-to-end spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities

• Lead RFx processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ), including vendor evaluation and negotiations

• Build strong business cases with cost, risk, and value analysis

• Manage supplier relationships for quality, innovation, and cost efficiency

• Negotiate contracts, SLAs, KPIs, and pricing models in collaboration with Legal

• Partner with stakeholders across IT, Finance, HR, Marketing, and Facilities

• Drive supplier performance management and continuous improvement initiatives

• Utilize SAP/Ariba for procurement efficiency and compliance

• Ensure audit readiness and adherence to sourcing policies

Required Skills:

• Strategic Sourcing & Category Management (Indirect Spend)

• RFx execution and vendor negotiations

• Contract management and commercial negotiation

• Spend analytics and business case development

• Supplier performance and risk management

• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4, Ariba, or similar tools

Eligibility Criteria (Must Have):

• 8–10 years of experience in indirect strategic sourcing

• Proven expertise in handling complex RFx and negotiations

• Strong stakeholder management skills

• Experience with procurement tools like SAP/Ariba

• Strong financial and analytical skills

Good to Have:

• Experience in IT Services, Professional Services, or Manufacturing

• Exposure to global sourcing models

• Basic understanding of contract law and risk management

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (Supply Chain / Business / Engineering / Finance)

• MBA or Master’s degree – Preferred

• Certifications like CIPS / CPSM / ISM – Preferred

Expectations:

• Drive sourcing strategies and deliver measurable savings

• Ensure compliance, governance, and audit readiness

• Build strong stakeholder partnerships

• Lead supplier consolidation and performance tracking

• Support procurement transformation initiatives

Important Notes:

• Ex-TCS employees are not eligible to apply

• PAN and Date of Birth are mandatory for profile creation

Application Process:

To proceed with your application, please fill out the questionnaire form using the link below:

https://myglit.com/lateral/cref/f20783e164

Note: Filling out this form is mandatory for further processing of your application. Only candidates who complete the form will be considered for the next steps.