Manager, Source to Contract

The next part of your journey is right around the corner with Standard India A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams across the nation, weve been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high-performance culture, focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. Are you ready to make a difference Senior Sourcing, Contracting & Operations Manager (India) Sourcing, Contracting & Operations Manager (India) Position Overview The Sourcing, Contracting & Operations Manager supports two major areas of the business: Sourcing & Contracting for SGS - leading the SGS procurement team, managing procurement activities, vendor negotiations, contract lifecycle management, and category strategy execution. Operations & Administrative Support for U.S. Business Units - coordinating workflows, documentation, reporting, and communication to ensure smooth operational execution. Key leadership role in SGS, a part of the SGS Management Council. This hybrid role requires strong procurement expertise, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate across global teams and time zones. Principal Duties & Responsibilities 50% - Sourcing & Contracting (SGS Support) Manage and provide leadership to the SGS procurement team, including prioritizing work, overseeing performance, and ensuring alignment with procurement goals and business priorities. Manage the full sourcing lifecycle for India operations, including supplier identification, RFP/RFI execution, bid evaluation, and negotiation. Negotiate contracts for assets, outsourced services, hardware, software/Cloud, and professional services. Maintain India-specific contract templates, terms, compliance requirements, and documentation. Support vendor due diligence, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance. Analyze cost data, evaluate proposals, and support total cost of ownership (TCO) modeling. Collaborate with India facility leadership to forecast sourcing needs and plan upcoming renewals. Partner with Supplier Management & Governance teams to align India sourcing with global standards. Work closely with legal to review contracts prior to execution. Track supplier performance, contract renewals, and category strategies. Serve as a point of escalation for supplier issues and partner with business leadership and suppliers to resolve. 40% - Operations & Administrative Support (U.S. Business Units) Support supplier research and qualification activities, including market research, supplier screening, and maintaining supplier profiles and due diligence records. Provide contract and document management support, including repository maintenance, metadata tracking, version control preparation, and audit file organization. Support purchase order and invoice processes, including requisition review, invoice reconciliation, discrepancy routing, and exception tracking. Prepare reports and support procurement workflows, including dashboard updates, status tracking, governance support, and routine follow-up communications. Additional support as needed. 10% - Other Duties Support additional tasks related to procurement, operations, or documentation as assigned. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across both India and U.S. workflows. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Expertise in contract negotiation across hardware, software/Cloud, services, and outsourcing. Strong understanding of India procurement regulations, supplier markets, and sourcing best practices. Proven success implementing category strategies and procurement vision. Experience with process improvement and working knowledge of Lean methodologies. Ability to design and deliver presentations for senior management. Skilled in analyzing cost data, researching market trends, and identifying best practices. Strong operational discipline: documentation, task tracking, follow-through, and accuracy. Proficiency with productivity tools, spreadsheets, and contract systems. Ability to work independently, lead others, and collaborate with remote teams. Knowledge of Indian vendor landscape Job Specifications Education< .