Assistant Manager/ Lead Assistant Manager - Strategic Sourcing

Manage end-to-end sourcing for assigned categories — from understanding the requirement to closing the contract.\nWork closely with business teams to understand their needs and help shape the right sourcing approach.\nRun RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, evaluate suppliers, and support decision-making with relevant comparisons.\nNegotiate with suppliers on pricing, commercials, and key terms to get the best possible outcome.\nDo basic market research to identify suppliers and understand pricing benchmarks.\nCoordinate with Legal, Risk, InfoSec, and other teams to ensure all required checks are completed\nBuild and manage relationships with suppliers for ongoing engagements.\nTrack sourcing progress, savings, and timelines, and share updates with stakeholders.\nEnsure proper documentation is maintained for audits and internal reviews.\n\nQualifications:\n5+ years of experience in sourcing / procurement roles.\nHands-on experience in running sourcing events (RFPs, negotiations, supplier evaluation).\nGood understanding of procurement processes and supplier management.\nComfortable working with different stakeholders and managing expectations.\nDecent negotiation skills with practical exposure.\nFamiliarity with tools like SAP Ariba or similar procurement platforms.\nGood communication skills (written and verbal).\nAbility to manage multiple requirements at the same time.\n\nShift Timings: US shifts