Non-IT Strategic Procurement (Technical Purchasing)- Manager
Description
Job Title: Manager – Non-IT Strategic Procurement (Technical Purchasing)
Location : Bangalore/Hybrid (India)
Role Type: Individual Contributor
Position Summary:
We are seeking a Manager – Procurement (Technical Purchasing) to support strategic sourcing and procurement of technical components, services, and materials. This role is ideal for someone with 10–14 years of hands-on experience in managing supplier relationships, sourcing technical categories, and executing procurement strategies for tier 2 and smaller agreements.
As a strategic lead for assigned projects, the manager will gather requirements, lead the sourcing process, and drive contract negotiations in collaboration with global engineering, legal, and finance stakeholders.
Core Responsibilities:
- Prepare and lead RFx (RFP, RFQ, RFI) processes and analyze supplier responses
- Manage sourcing projects for technical goods and services including industrial equipment, spare parts, raw materials, or engineering services
- Develop sourcing strategies and plans for small to mid-size agreements in collaboration with business stakeholders
- Conduct market research and supplier analysis to identify best-fit vendors
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and SLAs with suppliers for low to mid-value contracts
- Coordinate with legal to review and finalize supplier agreements
- Maintain and update supplier databases, contract records, and spend analysis tools
- Track key supplier performance metrics and support supplier issue resolution
- Follow procurement policies, sourcing templates, and compliance standards
Qualifications & Experience:
- 10–14 years of procurement or sourcing experience, with a focus on technical purchasing or engineering categories
- Experience working with technical specs, BOMs, or product drawings
- Familiarity with sourcing industrial equipment, mechanical/electrical components, or MRO items
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (required)
- Strong collaboration skills with engineering, operations, and finance teams
- Experience working in a global/offshore environment is preferred
Key Skills:
- Technical sourcing and supplier negotiation
- RFP/RFQ preparation and evaluation
- Procurement operations and contract execution
- Supplier market research and cost analysis
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Familiarity with procurement tools (SAP, Ariba, Coupa, etc.)