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 :

Key Skills :

Typically it includes engineering, operations and Manufacuring needs.

Like : Machinery Equipment's (Capex) or Spare part and Consumables (MRO) or Industrial Components (valves, pump, motors, bearings etc) or Engerineering Services, Maintenance contracts, utilities or Construction / EPPC Contracts, Plant projects.

Skills Required

Ariba, Sap, Powerpoint, Excel, Coupa