Customers Procurement Manager, Castrol

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Customers Procurement Manager, Castrol based in India. As a Customers Procurement Manager, you will play a strategic role in driving procurement excellence across a diverse portfolio of indirect spend categories while partnering closely with business leaders to deliver commercial value. You will act as the bridge between procurement strategy and operational execution, ensuring sourcing activities align with business priorities, supplier performance expectations, and transformation goals. Working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, you will manage stakeholder relationships, support supplier partnerships, and lead initiatives that improve efficiency, compliance, and cost optimization. The role combines commercial expertise, change management, and strategic planning to deliver measurable business outcomes across multiple functions. You will also contribute to procurement modernization by leveraging digital tools, promoting best practices, and fostering strong cross-functional collaboration. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced procurement professional who enjoys influencing business decisions and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Accountabilities: Lead procurement delivery across regional indirect spend categories, ensuring commercial, operational, safety, and compliance objectives are consistently achieved. Partner with business stakeholders to understand procurement requirements, consolidate demand plans, and align sourcing activities with broader category strategies. Manage supplier relationships by monitoring performance, addressing operational challenges, supporting strategic partnerships, and ensuring local business needs are effectively met. Identify opportunities to optimize third-party spending through value-driven procurement strategies, commercial negotiations, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with category management, sourcing, and procurement teams to execute procurement plans while balancing regional priorities and global objectives. Drive procurement transformation by promoting digital solutions, supporting process modernization, and encouraging adoption of innovative procurement practices. Build strong cross-functional relationships through effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and change management while resolving complex business challenges. Foster a collaborative, high-performing procurement culture by sharing knowledge, supporting capability development, and promoting continuous learning across teams. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Postgraduate qualifications are considered an advantage. Solid experience in procurement, sourcing, category management, or supply chain, with exposure to managing indirect procurement categories. Strong understanding of procurement strategy, supplier relationship management, demand planning, commercial negotiations, and category management principles. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, influence senior decision-makers, and build trusted business partnerships. Strong commercial acumen with experience identifying cost optimization opportunities while balancing risk, quality, and business objectives. Experience working in complex multinational organizations with the ability to navigate diverse business environments and manage competing priorities. Demonstrated success leading change initiatives, driving procurement transformation, and improving operational processes through innovation and digital solutions. Excellent communication, storytelling, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across all organizational levels. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and sound judgment when evaluating commercial opportunities and procurement risks. Experience managing supplier performance, resolving complex issues, and delivering measurable procurement outcomes in dynamic business environments. Benefits Hybrid working model combining office and remote work. Opportunity to lead strategic procurement initiatives across a broad portfolio of indirect spend categories. Exposure to large-scale transformation projects, supplier management, and procurement innovation. Collaborative and inclusive work environment focused on continuous learning and professional development. Career growth opportunities within a global organization supporting leadership and technical development. Relocation assistance avail .