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Senior Sourcing Manager

Senior Sourcing Manager

Resource AlgorithmGurugram, Haryana, India
12 days ago
Job description

The Senior Sourcing Manager is a key leadership role responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned commodities and categories. This position leads supplier management, cost optimization, contract negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration to support business goals across global and regional supply chains. The incumbent drives supply continuity, quality performance, and long-term value creation through data-driven decision-making and deep market insight.

JOB DUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead strategic sourcing and procurement of key commodities across global and regional supplier bases, ensuring competitiveness in cost, quality, delivery, and innovation.
  • Develop and maintain long-term strategic supplier partnerships that align with the organization’s operational and growth objectives.
  • Formulate and execute commodity strategies based on deep market, supplier, and product intelligence.
  • Negotiate high-value contracts and long-term agreements, ensuring favorable terms and compliance with corporate and regulatory policies.
  • Lead and mentor a team of sourcing professionals, fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and continuous improvement culture.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Finance to ensure seamless new product development, cost control, and risk mitigation.
  • Implement comprehensive supplier performance management systems covering quality, cost, delivery, and innovation metrics.
  • Drive supplier development and value engineering initiatives, particularly with low-cost region sourcing.
  • Monitor global supply markets and trends to anticipate risks and opportunities and proactively adjust sourcing strategies.
  • Develop business cases for make vs. buy decisions and lead cross-functional cost-reduction initiatives.
  • Ensure accurate SAP ERP system usage for sourcing data, purchase orders, vendor management, and analytics.
  • Champion ESG, sustainability, and compliance initiatives in supplier management.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in sourcing, commodity management, or supply chain, including leadership roles.
  • Proven track record in strategic sourcing, supplier development, and contract negotiations.
  • Advanced proficiency in SAP ERP and Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong commercial acumen and financial analysis skills (TCO, cost modeling, etc.).
  • Experience in managing global supplier networks, including low-cost country sourcing.
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, technical drawings, and quality systems.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a professional, inclusive environment.

    • PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS

  • Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management.
  • Experience sourcing both direct and indirect commodities.
  • Six Sigma, Lean, or similar process improvement certifications.

    • Knowledge of sustainability frameworks and responsible sourcing practices

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