Role & responsibilities :

This role covers strategic sourcing, supplier onboarding, vendor performance management, contract coordination, cost optimization, and procurement reporting for indirect spend categories. The position is expected to work independently on routine sourcing requirements and support larger, cross-functional procurement initiatives with guidance from the reporting manager.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Sourcing

- Manage procurement activities for indirect spend categories including HR services, recruitment agencies, training providers, IT hardware/software, facilities management, office administration, professional services, travel, marketing, and other business requirements.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and develop sourcing strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard qualified suppliers through structured sourcing and vendor assessment processes.
- Conduct RFQs, RFPs, and reverse auctions to achieve best-value procurement outcomes.
- Ensure timely procurement of goods and services while maintaining quality, service, and compliance standards.

Vendor Management

- Establish and maintain a healthy supplier base to support business continuity and operational requirements.
- Conduct supplier performance evaluations and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage supplier relationships, resolve escalations, and ensure adherence to contractual obligations and service level agreements (SLAs).
- Monitor supplier risks and develop mitigation plans where required.

Negotiation & Cost Optimization

- Lead commercial negotiations to secure competitive pricing, favourable payment terms, and optimal contract conditions.
- Drive cost-saving and value-improvement initiatives across indirect spend categories.
- Analyse spend data, market trends, and supplier benchmarks to identify opportunities for savings and process efficiencies.
- Track and report procurement savings and value generation initiatives.





Contract & Compliance Management

- Support contract drafting, review, execution, and renewal processes in collaboration with legal and business stakeholders.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical sourcing standards.
- Maintain accurate procurement documentation and audit-ready records.

Stakeholder Engagement

- Collaborate closely with HR, IT, Admin, Facilities, Finance, and other functional teams to deliver procurement solutions.
- Act as a trusted procurement partner by providing market intelligence and sourcing recommendations.
- Drive stakeholder satisfaction through proactive communication and service excellence.

Reporting & Analytics

- Prepare procurement reports, spend analysis, supplier performance dashboards, and savings trackers.
- Monitor category spend and recommend sourcing strategies to improve procurement effectiveness.
- Utilize procurement systems and tools to improve process efficiency and visibility.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Annual procurement cost savings and cost avoidance.
- Supplier performance and SLA compliance.
- Procurement lead time and sourcing efficiency.
- Contract compliance and spend under management.
- Stakeholder satisfaction scores.
- Supplier risk and performance management effectiveness.

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor's Degree + Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5-10 years of experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, or purchasing.
- Experience managing categories such as HR services, IT, Administration, Facilities, Professional Services, and Corporate Services.
- Solid knowledge of procurement processes, contract management, and supplier relationship management.

Key Competencies

- Sourcing
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Negotiation & Influencing Skills
- Cost Management
- Contract Management
- Spend Analysis & Data Analytics
- Stakeholder Management
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Commercial Acumen
- Communication & Collaboration

📌 Assistant Manager - Indirect Procurement (Bengaluru)
🏢 Jamco America
📍 Bengaluru