Job Description:
Role Summary
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Lead/Manager to drive strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, and procurement operations across multiple categories including IT, facilities, HR services, and corporate functions. The role will focus on delivering cost efficiencies, managing vendor relationships, ensuring compliance, and supporting business stakeholders through effective procurement strategies.
Role Summary
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Lead/Manager to drive strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, and procurement operations across multiple categories including IT, facilities, HR services, and corporate functions. The role will focus on delivering cost efficiencies, managing vendor relationships, ensuring compliance, and supporting business stakeholders through effective procurement strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Manage procurement across categories such as IT hardware/software, facilities management, travel, transport, HR services, employee insurance, office supplies, and corporate functions.
- Conduct vendor evaluations, compliance checks, and implement performance improvement plans where necessary.
Negotiation & Contract Management
- Lead commercial negotiations to secure favourable pricing and contract terms.
- Draft, review, and manage contracts in collaboration with legal and business stakeholders.
- Manage contract lifecycle activities including renewals, amendments, and terminations.
Procurement Operations & Governance
- Oversee end-to-end procurement processes from requisition to payment.
- Ensure timely processing of purchase orders and procurement documentation.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, legal regulations, and audit requirements.
Cost Optimization & Analytics
- Drive cost-saving initiatives through strategic sourcing, spend analysis, and process optimization.
- Track procurement savings and key performance indicators.
- Maintain procurement records and support internal and external audits.
Qualifications & skills:
- Bachelor’s degree is min.
- 7+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, and vendor management.
- Experience in strategic sourcing, contract management, and procurement operations.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management capabilities.
- Excellent analytical and financial acumen with experience in spend analysis.
- Advanced MS Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, or equivalent.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work in agile environments and manage multiple priorities.
- Self-starter with strong problem-solving and execution capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions and lead procurement initiatives.
Location:
DGS India - Bengaluru - Manyata N1 BlockBrand:
Global FunctionsTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
PermanentSkills Required
- Ownership of medium to high risk and/or complexity contracts
- Commercial relationship management with strategic/core suppliers
- End-to-end procurement ownership for assigned spend areas (service line, regional, or global)
- Supplier selection, supplier management, contract terms and negotiation experience
- Experience in supplier review, risk identification and mitigation, and sustainability initiatives
- Strategic sourcing and category management experience, enabled by e-sourcing tools
- Experience with Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) techniques
- Ability to build and lead cross-functional project teams to deliver sourcing projects
- Experience developing and delivering process improvements or efficiencies
- Ability to communicate with and influence stakeholders up to Executive level
- Proven ability to identify and lead sustainable procurement projects
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave at full pay and caregiver supports (including backup care) are emphasized as standout elements. Feedback suggests family-oriented benefits are a strong part of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible or unlimited PTO, extensive paid holidays, and a year-end office closure are established components. Feedback suggests time-off policies are generous and add meaningful flexibility.
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Retirement Support — A large, established 401(k) plan with employer matching is clearly documented. Feedback suggests retirement benefits feel competitive and straightforward.
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