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Senior Manager - Indirect Procurement

18 years

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Pune Maharashtra India

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Job Description

This role is for one of Weekday's clientsMin Experience: 18 yearsLocation: PuneJobType: full-time

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About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic

Indirect Purchase / Procurement Leader

with deep expertise in

IT Procurement

,

Corporate Services

, and

Marketing & Communication spend management

. The ideal candidate will bring over

18 years of domain knowledge

in driving indirect sourcing initiatives, vendor negotiations, contract lifecycle management, and procurement operations across large-scale, multi-functional organizations.This is a leadership role that requires a blend of strategic thinking, operational excellence, and stakeholder engagement. As the Head/Senior Manager of Indirect Procurement, you will work closely with senior business leaders and functional heads to streamline procurement processes, ensure cost savings, optimize vendor performance, and contribute to overall business profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead end-to-end indirect procurement functions across categories such as IT & Telecom, Corporate Services, Marketing Communications, Facility Management, and Professional Services.
  • Define and implement category strategies aligned with business objectives to drive cost efficiency and improved service delivery.
  • Develop robust vendor selection, onboarding, and performance management processes in line with procurement policies and compliance frameworks.
  • Lead RFx processes (RFP/RFQ/RFI), strategic sourcing initiatives, commercial negotiations, and contract finalization to ensure best value procurement.
  • Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across IT, Marketing, Admin, Legal, Finance, and HR functions to identify and execute savings opportunities.
  • Drive IT procurement strategies including SaaS licensing, hardware/software contracts, data center/cloud service agreements, and digital transformation initiatives.
  • Lead procurement for branding, advertising, PR, digital marketing, and related marcom services ensuring spend effectiveness and ROI measurement.
  • Ensure vendor compliance, SLA adherence, and risk mitigation through consistent performance monitoring and governance.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost control, supplier consolidation, and digital procurement enhancements.
  • Maintain clear and transparent documentation, procurement dashboards, KPIs, and monthly/quarterly procurement reporting to leadership.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 18+ years of progressive experience in indirect procurement, with specialization in IT and corporate services.
  • Strong domain knowledge in sourcing software, hardware, infrastructure, and managed IT services.
  • Demonstrated success in managing high-value marketing and communication spend, including agencies, creative services, events, and media buys.
  • Proven negotiation and vendor management skills with ability to manage large supplier ecosystems.
  • Strong understanding of contract law, IP rights, and vendor SLAs.
  • Experience in eProcurement tools and ERP platforms like SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa, or equivalent.
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field. MBA or relevant procurement certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) is preferred

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