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Description Job Title Manager - Non-IT Strategic Procurement Technical Purchasing Location Bangalore Hybrid India Role Type Individual Contributor Position Summary We are seeking a Manager - Procurement Technical Purchasing to support strategic sourcing and procurement of technical components services and materials This role is ideal for someone with 10-14 years of hands-on experience in managing supplier relationships sourcing technical categories and executing procurement strategies for tier 2 and smaller agreements As a strategic lead for assigned projects the manager will gather requirements lead the sourcing process and drive contract negotiations in collaboration with global engineering legal and finance stakeholders Core Responsibilities Prepare and lead RFx RFP RFQ RFI processes and analyze supplier responses Manage sourcing projects for technical goods and services including industrial equipment spare parts raw materials or engineering services Develop sourcing strategies and plans for small to mid-size agreements in collaboration with business stakeholders Conduct market research and supplier analysis to identify best-fit vendors Negotiate pricing terms and SLAs with suppliers for low to mid-value contracts Coordinate with legal to review and finalize supplier agreements Maintain and update supplier databases contract records and spend analysis tools Track key supplier performance metrics and support supplier issue resolution Follow procurement policies sourcing templates and compliance standards Qualifications Experience 10-14 years of procurement or sourcing experience with a focus on technical purchasing or engineering categories Experience working with technical specs BOMs or product drawings Familiarity with sourcing industrial equipment mechanical electrical components or MRO items Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain Engineering Business or related field required Robust collaboration skills with engineering operations and finance teams Experience working in a global offshore environment is preferred Key Skills Technical sourcing and supplier negotiation RFP RFQ preparation and evaluation Procurement operations and contract execution Supplier market research and cost analysis Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills Familiarity with procurement tools SAP Ariba Coupa etc .
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