Job Description

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.)

Skills Required