Delivery Lead Manager – Sourcing & Procurement: Roles

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Highlights:

13.00 – 20.00 Years

20.00 – 40.00 INR (Lacs)/Yearly

Full-time

Mumbai

Skills

Professional Services

Procurement/Sourcing

Non IT Procurement

travel procurement

HR Services

Indirect Sourcing

Roles & Responsibility

Business Operations – Facilities management, administration, customer support and operational outsourcing.
Other Indirect Procurement Categories – Marketing, logistics, training and general business services.

You will apply a structured approach to procurement covering requirement identification, supplier market research, supplier qualification, proposal management, commercial evaluation, negotiations, contracting, supplier performance monitoring and continuous improvement.

You will understand and apply appropriate sourcing methodologies, including Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ) and other competitive bidding processes. You will collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative information to evaluate suppliers, assess commercial proposals and recommend the most suitable sourcing solutions.

What Are We Looking For?

To be successful in this role, you should be a strategic thinker, proactive leader and self-starter who can independently manage complex sourcing engagements with minimal supervision.

You should possess:

13–18 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, vendor management or supply chain management, preferably within professional services or service-oriented industries.
Strong understanding of non-IT sourcing categories such as HR services, recruitment, staffing, travel management, hospitality, consulting, facilities management and business process outsourcing.
Proven experience in managing end-to-end sourcing and procurement projects, from requirement gathering and supplier identification to negotiation, contracting and supplier performance management.
Expertise in developing sourcing strategies, managing RFP/RFQ processes, evaluating supplier proposals and conducting commercial negotiations.
Strong analytical skills, including spend analysis, cost benchmarking, pricing analysis, market intelligence and business case development.
Ability to identify cost optimization opportunities, improve procurement processes and deliver measurable business value.
Experience in supplier relationship management, contract management, risk assessment and performance evaluation.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with senior leadership, business heads and cross-functional teams.
Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously in a matrix organization and deliver results within defined timelines.
Strong leadership capabilities, including team management, mentoring, coaching and developing sourcing capabilities within the team.
Passion for continuous learning, process improvement, operational excellence and innovation.

Digital & AI Enablement: Awareness of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot and their responsible application in procurement and sourcing activities. Ability to leverage digital tools to improve efficiency in areas such as RFP preparation, spend classification, supplier research, proposal analysis, data summarization and contract review.

Roles and Responsibilities

Lead and manage complex end-to-end sourcing and procurement engagements across multiple non-IT service categories and industries.
Develop category-specific sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives, cost optimization targets and operational requirements.
Conduct supplier market research, industry benchmarking and market intelligence to identify potential suppliers and emerging sourcing opportunities.
Manage the complete RFx lifecycle, including preparation of sourcing documents, supplier communication, proposal evaluation and commercial analysis.
Lead supplier negotiations covering pricing, service levels, contractual obligations, payment terms, risk allocation and other commercial considerations.
Partner with legal, finance, operations and business teams to review, negotiate and execute supplier agreements and contracts.
Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, supplier consolidation and operational efficiencies.
Develop detailed commercial assessments, business cases, sourcing recommendations and executive-level presentations.
Establish and maintain effective supplier relationships while monitoring supplier performance, service quality, contractual compliance and risk exposure.
Provide insights on industry trends, supplier capabilities, pricing models and evolving procurement practices.
Build and maintain strong relationships with senior client stakeholders and support strategic account development initiatives.
Drive continuous improvement, standardization and innovation across sourcing and procurement processes, including the adoption of AI-enabled procurement solutions.
Lead and mentor sourcing teams, develop talent and promote best practices in procurement and category management.