This job offer is not available in your country.
Procurement Lead - Professional Services
ConfidentialBengaluru / Bangalore, India8 days ago
Job descriptionBuild a robust supplier base for professional services including legal, financial advisory, management consulting, marketing & branding agencies, HR services, and training vendors. Lead commercial and contractual negotiations to secure the best terms, ensuring alignment with ZEISS's legal, compliance, and operational standards. Establish strong governance and performance tracking mechanisms such as SLAs, KPIs, and quarterly business reviews. Lead the digital enablement of the professional services procurement function using e-sourcing platforms like SAP Ariba, Coupa, or equivalent. Champion automation in supplier onboarding, RFP processing, contract management, and spend analytics. Implement dashboards and analytics tools to track category performance and improve decision-making. Ensure full compliance with ZEISS's internal procurement policies, financial controls, and statutory regulations related to services procurement. Mitigate vendor and project risks through detailed contract terms, proper documentation, and continuous compliance audits. Drive initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and sustainability in the sourcing of professional services. Act as a trusted sourcing partner to functions like Legal, HR, Finance, IT, Marketing, Manufacturing, and GCC leadership. Understand diverse stakeholder needs and help articulate business cases for vendor selection and investment. Provide sourcing insights and updates to senior management on supplier performance, cost optimization, and market dynamics. Education : Bachelor&aposs degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or certification in Supply Chain Management (e.g., CIPS, ISM) is highly desirable. Experience : 7 - 10 years in strategic sourcing / procurement with a strong track record in managing professional services categories in a multinational or matrixed environment. Deep understanding of commercial and legal contracting, professional fee structures, and consulting engagement models. Familiarity with procurement tools like SAP / S4HANA, Jaggaer, Coupa, or similar digital platforms. Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management Legal & Commercial Negotiation Expertise Digital Fluency in Procurement Platforms Category Intelligence in Professional Services Analytical & Financial Acumen Strong Interpersonal and Stakeholder Engagement Skills Process Governance & Compliance Awareness Results-Oriented with a Continuous Improvement Mindset
Position Summary
ZEISS India is seeking a proactive and analytical Procurement Lead - Professional Services to manage and optimize procurement across the organization's professional services category. This includes sourcing and managing vendors for consulting, legal, audit, tax advisory, HR services, marketing, training, and other third-party professional services.
The candidate will lead vendor negotiations, drive digital procurement transformation, and build efficient, compliant, and value-driven indirect procurement processes across all ZEISS India functions : Sales & Service, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Facilities & Real Estate, and the Global Capability Center (GCC).
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Category Management
- Develop and implement category strategies for professional services tailored to the business needs of each functional area.
- Manage the entire sourcing lifecycle from market analysis, RFP creation, supplier evaluation, and negotiation to contracting.
- Actively benchmark supplier performance, industry pricing trends, and identify opportunities for cost optimization and value addition.
2. Vendor Sourcing & Relationship Management
3. Digital Procurement & Transformation
4. Risk, Compliance & Governance
5. Cross-functional Collaboration
Qualifications
Core Competencies
Why ZEISS
ZEISS is a global leader in optics and optoelectronics, renowned for innovation and precision. As a part of ZEISS India's procurement transformation, you will shape the future of how we source and partner with professional service providers. Your expertise will directly contribute to enabling excellence across our Sales & Service teams, Manufacturing sites, Real Estate operations, and the Global Capability Center.
Join us and see beyond what's possible.
Show more
Show less
Skills Required
Sap Ariba, Coupa
Create a job alert for this search
Procurement Lead • Bengaluru / Bangalore, India
Related jobs
- Promoted
Procurement Specialist
SD Industries, LLCBengaluru, IN We’re looking for a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to manage procurement operations, ensuring timely delivery of quality materials while optimizing costs.
If you have experience in procureme...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
- Promoted
Procurement Specialist
Discoveries QuintessentialBengaluru, Karnataka, India We are seeking a proactive Supplier Success Executive or Procurement Executive to ensure optimal engagement and success of suppliers on our platform.
This role is focused on onboarding, guiding, and...Show moreLast updated: 13 days ago
- Promoted
Procurement Practice Specialist
ConfidentialBengaluru / Bangalore, India Procurement Operations - Procurement Management.Procurement Practice Specialist.BCom / MCom / Master of Business Administration.
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabili...Show moreLast updated: 8 days ago
- Promoted
Lead, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement (Furniture, Fittings and Equipment)
ConfidentialBengaluru / Bangalore, India WeWork India is one of India's leading flexible workspace operators - 'Great Place To Work' certified (Nov 2024 - Nov 2025), aimed at creating flexible workspace solutions for companies of all size...Show moreLast updated: 8 days ago
- Promoted
Senior Procurement Associate
ConfidentialBengaluru / Bangalore Process and execute service orders and accurately update and maintain internal systems.Complete assigned tasks accurately and within required customer assigned Service Level Agreements.Build specif...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
- Promoted
Procurement Analyst
LivspaceBengaluru, India We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Procurement Lead to join our startup, an online marketplace for home interior design services.
The ideal candidate should have a strong backgrou...Show moreLast updated: 5 days ago
- Promoted
Technical Procurement
ConfidentialBengaluru / Bangalore Technology procurement and SCM operations for Mphasis and its global entities.Candidate to demonstrate hands-on buyers experience in the following categories : .
Hardware – Infra devices (Mainframe se...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
- Promoted
Procurement Lead
ConfidentialBengaluru / Bangalore, India This role will lead and oversee controls and compliance procurement back-office processes, ensuring strategic alignment with project budgets, financial reporting, and vendor management.This role wi...Show moreLast updated: 8 days ago
- Promoted
SAP HANA / Ariba Specialist – Procurement & Sourcing
ConfidentialBengaluru / Bangalore, India In this role, you will ensure smooth implementation, configuration, and optimization of SAP HANA and SAP Ariba systems to support our strategic sourcing and procurement operations.Configure and cus...Show moreLast updated: 8 days ago
- Promoted
SAP Procurement Process Lead
ConfidentialBengaluru / Bangalore SAP and industry experience to lead SAP adoption initiatives for digital transformation.You will be responsible for leading strategic SAP transformation deals with global scope, driving solution st...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
- Promoted
Procurement Specialist - US Process
ConfidentialBengaluru / Bangalore We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented .In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure the best possible term...Show moreLast updated: 10 days ago
- Promoted
Procurement Specialist
ConfidentialBengaluru / Bangalore Creating Supplier master in ERP system.Generate purchase orders with accurate specifications, quantities, and delivery deadlines.
Monitor order status and follow-up on deliveries to ensure timely re...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
- Promoted
Procurement Professional
ConfidentialBengaluru / Bangalore Developing improvement plans to support buyers professionals related to Response Time, Lean Targets Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) to enable optimal and efficient ope...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
- Promoted
- New!
▷ (High Salary) Delivery Lead - Procure to Order
Kimberly-ClarkBengaluru, Karnataka, India You were made to do this work : designing new technologies, diving into data, optimizing digital experiences, and constantly developing better, faster ways to get results.
You want to be part of a pe...Show moreLast updated: 3 hours ago
- Promoted
Team Lead, Procurement Intelligence
ConfidentialBengaluru / Bangalore, India The role supports strategic sourcing, improves process efficiency, and delivers insights through reports and dashboards using tools like Excel, SQL, and data visualization platforms.Ultimately, it ...Show moreLast updated: 8 days ago
- Promoted
Global Procurement Manager – Supplier Agility & Inventory Strategy
TE ConnectivityBengaluru, Karnataka, India The main target of the Global Procurement Manager – Supplier Agility and Inventory Strategy is to build and execute programs that will improve Supplier agility and responsiveness and also formulate...Show moreLast updated: 13 days ago
- Promoted
Associate - Procurement Services
WNS Procurementhosur, tamil nadu, in We're Hiring : Associate Procurement Specialist.Are you passionate about procurement operations and team leadership? We’re looking for a talented professional with 5-7 years of experience in procure...Show moreLast updated: 17 days ago
- Promoted
Procurement - Process Improvement Lead
ConfidentialBengaluru / Bangalore, India At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.
TE Connectivity's Procurement Business Pro...Show moreLast updated: 8 days ago