Indirect Procurement Lead Full Time

Role Overview

The Senior Manager – Indirect Sourcing is responsible for leading the end‑to‑end procurement strategy and operations for all indirect spend categories across the organization. This role will drive category strategy development, supplier negotiations, cost optimization, contract management, policy compliance, and supplier relationship management. The position requires strong business acumen, stakeholder management, and proven expertise in strategic sourcing within a dynamic and fast‑growing environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for major indirect categories such as IT, HR services, professional services, facilities, logistics, admin, travel, utilities, consulting services for legal and taxation matters, and corporate services.
• Conduct spend analysis, category intelligence, and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Lead large and complex RFPs, RFQs, and supplier evaluation processes.

2. Supplier Management & Negotiation

• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships ensuring performance, quality, and service level adherence.
• Drive negotiations to secure best commercial terms, total cost of ownership (TCO) benefits, and long‑term value creation.
• Develop supplier scorecards and conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs).

3. Contracting & Compliance

• Oversee contract drafting, review, and approval in coordination with Legal and Finance, IT & HR.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, corporate governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain contract repository and ensure timely renewals.

4. Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders—HR, IT, Admin, Finance, Operations, and senior leadership—to understand needs and deliver procurement solutions.
• Act as a business partner, ensuring alignment between sourcing strategy and organizational objectives.

5. Cost Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Drive cost‑reduction, process optimization, and efficiency initiatives across indirect spend categories.
• Implement best practices, market benchmarks, and digital procurement tools.
• Monitor KPIs: savings, supplier performance, contract coverage, compliance, and cycle time reduction.

6. Team Leadership (if applicable)

• Lead, guide, and develop a team of sourcing professionals.
• Foster a high‑performance, collaborative, and ethics-driven procurement culture.

7. ESG & Sustainable Sourcing Responsibilities

• Develop and implement ESG‑aligned sourcing strategies to support the company’s sustainability, climate, and ethical procurement goals.
• Ensure supplier selection includes evaluation of environmental impact, carbon reduction initiatives, labour practices, safety standards, and ethical compliance.
• Drive adoption of green procurement practices—energy‑efficient products, recyclable materials, low‑carbon services, and environmentally responsible suppliers.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or equivalent (MBA preferred).
• 20+ years of experience in procurement/strategic sourcing with at least 5 years in indirect sourcing.
• Experience in energy/infrastructure/renewables/manufacturing sector preferred (customizable).
• Strong understanding of sourcing methodologies, category management, and contract law.
• Proficiency in e‑procurement tools, ERP systems (SAP B1, SAP Ariba, SAP Hana /Oracle), and MS Office.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation and commercial acumen.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data‑driven decision-making.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of ESG, sustainable procurement, and supplier diversity is a plus.
• Ethical, transparent, and committed to compliance and governance.

KPIs & Success Measures

• Achieved cost savings and value‑creation metrics.
• Category strategy implementation effectiveness.
• Supplier performance and relationship management outcomes.
• Internal stakeholder satisfaction.
• Policy compliance and audit readiness.
• Team capability development (if leading a team).