Who We Are

We help to create icons. We help to build marvels. Our products feature in some of the most iconic buildings in the world.

RAK Ceramics is one of the largest ceramics brands globally, specializing in ceramic and gres porcelain wall and floor tiles, sanitaryware, faucets, and tableware. Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, we serve clients in over 150 countries through operational hubs in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, Asia, North & South America, and Australia.

With over 12,000 employees from 40+ nationalities, we are a truly global and diverse organization. RAK Ceramics is publicly listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the Dhaka Stock Exchange.

The Role

We are looking for a Manager – Indirect Sourcing to join our Supply Chain Management team in Bangalore. This role will be responsible for leading indirect procurement across multiple spend categories, developing sourcing strategies, strengthening vendor partnerships, and delivering cost savings.

The Manager will drive sourcing for showroom requirements, including furniture, fixtures, displays, lighting, interiors and signage, along with event-related procurement and basic IT purchases. The role will focus on vendor development, commercial negotiations, contractual management, supply reliability, and digitization of sourcing processes.

What You Will Be Doing

- Lead sourcing across indirect spend categories to ensure business continuity and cost competitiveness
- Develop category-wise sourcing strategies based on spend analysis, business demand, market intelligence, and supplier capabilities
- Manage procurement for showroom furniture, fixtures, displays, lighting, interiors, signage, and other showroom requirements
- Handle event-related procurement, including event materials, fabrication, branding, rentals, and related purchases
- Identify and develop new suppliers, build a strong vendor network, compare quotations, and evaluate supplier quality and delivery capabilities




- Conduct RFQs and RFPs, evaluate technical and commercial proposals, negotiate pricing, and select suitable suppliers
- Finalize contractual terms and SLAs while managing supplier, compliance, and supply risks
- Drive cost savings through negotiations, demand rationalization, vendor consolidation, and alternative sourcing
- Manage purchase orders and ensure alignment with business requirements, budgets, quality standards, and delivery timelines
- Support procurement of IT requirements, including laptops, desktops, software, peripherals, and IT services
- Lead sourcing digitization initiatives involving e-sourcing, e-auctions, spend analytics, contract management, and Procure-to-Pay automation
- Monitor supplier performance, conduct periodic reviews, and drive supplier development and continuous improvement
- Collaborate with Plant Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, IT, Legal, Administration, and Facilities teams to improve sourcing effectiveness

What We Are Looking For

Some of the key competencies required for the role include:

Functional

- Strong expertise in indirect sourcing, procurement, and category management
- Hands-on experience in showroom procurement, including furniture, fixtures, displays, lighting, interiors, and signage
- Experience in event procurement, fabrication, branding, rentals, and event-related purchases
- Strong vendor identification, development, negotiation, and supplier relationship management skills
- Experience managing RFQs, RFPs, quotation comparisons, purchase orders, contractual terms, and SLAs




- Proven ability to deliver cost savings through commercial negotiations, vendor consolidation, and alternative sourcing
- Understanding of supplier risk management, quality adherence, compliance, and supply continuity
- Knowledge of sourcing digitization, e-sourcing platforms, e-auctions, contract management, and Procure-to-Pay processes
- Proficiency in Advanced Excel, MS Office, and spend analytics
- Knowledge of SAP MM/Ariba, Power BI, or other e-sourcing and contract management tools will be an advantage

Behavioural

- Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen
- Analytical and solution-oriented approach to procurement challenges
- Data-driven decision-making with attention to detail
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
- Collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams
- High ownership, accountability, and execution discipline
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process standardization and efficiency

Our Ideal Match

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Commerce
- 4+ years of experience in sourcing or procurement, including hands-on experience in Indirect Sourcing
- Proven experience in RFQs, RFPs, supplier negotiations, contractual terms, and risk management
- Demonstrated track record of delivering cost savings across indirect procurement categories
- Experience in showroom procurement, event procurement, vendor development, and commercial negotiations
- MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, or Materials Management will be an added advantage
- Exposure to SAP MM/Ariba, e-sourcing platforms, contract management tools, and Power BI is preferred

Location: Bangalore

Employment Type: Permanent

Department: Supply Chain Management

RAK Ceramics is an Equal Prospect Employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, nationality, disability, age, or marital status.

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