Consultant - Strategic Sourcing – Indirect & CapEx

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Job Description:

Strategic Sourcing – Indirect & CapEx (India)

Position Summary

The Strategic Sourcing – Indirect & CapEx will lead end-to-end strategic sourcing for non-trade categories, including Indirect Goods & Services, CapEx, and professional services. This role is responsible for developing category strategies, driving measurable value creation, and enabling scalable, compliant procurement execution across India while aligning with global sourcing priorities.

This position goes beyond transactional buying to shape demand, optimize total cost of ownership (TCO), and leverage global supplier strategies, serving as a key contributor to the company’s global sourcing and procurement transformation.

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

Develop and execute category strategies for indirect spend (IT, Facilities, Professional Services, Marketing, Operations, CapEx), aligned with global sourcing priorities

Build annual and multi-year sourcing roadmaps tied to savings, cost avoidance, working capital, and risk mitigation

Identify, size, and prioritize sourcing opportunities using spend analytics and demand analysis

Drive early engagement with stakeholders to influence requirements before specifications are finalized

Value Creation & Cost Optimization

Deliver hard savings, soft savings, and cost avoidance through structured sourcing initiatives

Apply Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) methodologies, including lifecycle costing, buy vs. lease analysis, and demand reduction

Partner with Finance to ensure savings governance, validation, and tracking.

Apply Low Cost Country (LCC) Sourcing, Zero Based Costing (ZBC).

Leverage online / B2B platforms or marketplaces such as Ariba or Moglix.

Supplier & Contract Lifecycle Management

Lead supplier sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and contracting for indirect categories

Establish and manage Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) for strategic and preferred suppliers

Drive supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards, and QBRs

Ensure strong contract governance, compliance, and risk management across the contract lifecycle

CapEx & Complex Sourcing

Lead sourcing support for CapEx initiatives, including supplier due diligence, commercial structuring, and cost optimization

Partner with Operations and Finance on capital investment decisions, ensuring optimal commercial and contractual outcomes

Global & Cross-Regional Collaboration

Act as the India sourcing lead within a center-led global sourcing model

Leverage global MSAs and preferred supplier agreements locally

Aggregate regional demand to support global negotiations and scale benefits

Support expansion of sourcing standards and best practices across other priority countries

Process, Policy & Digital Enablement

Ensure compliance with procurement policies and sourcing thresholds

Leverage SAP and digital procurement tools to enable end-to-end sourcing and purchasing (PR → PO → GR → Invoice)

Support standardization of SKUs, catalogs, and sourcing workflows

Contribute to continuous improvement through automation, analytics, and process simplification

Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering preferred)

MBA or professional certification (CIPS, CPSM, ISM) preferred

8–10 years of experience in strategic sourcing and procurement, with strong exposure to indirect categories

Proven track record delivering measurable savings and value creation

Experience supporting complex sourcing initiatives, including CapEx and professional services

Prior experience in a regional or global sourcing model preferred

Technical Skills

Strong proficiency in SAP procurement modules

Advanced Excel and analytical skills; experience with spend analytics tools preferred

Core Competencies

Strategic thinking and structured problem solving

Strong negotiation and commercial acumen

Ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate upstream

High integrity, ownership mindset, and execution discipline