Consultant - Strategic Sourcing – Indirect & CapEx

Strategic Sourcing – Indirect & CapEx (India)

Position Summary

The Strategic Sourcing – Indirect & CapEx will lead end-to-end strategic sourcing for non-trade categories, including Indirect Goods & Services, CapEx, and professional services. This role is responsible for developing category strategies, driving measurable value creation, and enabling scalable, compliant procurement execution across India while aligning with global sourcing priorities.

This position goes beyond transactional buying to shape demand, optimize total cost of ownership (TCO), and leverage global supplier strategies, serving as a key contributor to the company’s global sourcing and procurement transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

Develop and execute category strategies for indirect spend (IT, Facilities, Professional Services, Marketing, Operations, CapEx), aligned with global sourcing prioritiesBuild annual and multi-year sourcing roadmaps tied to savings, cost avoidance, working capital, and risk mitigationIdentify, size, and prioritize sourcing opportunities using spend analytics and demand analysisDrive early engagement with stakeholders to influence requirements before specifications are finalized

Value Creation & Cost Optimization

Deliver hard savings, soft savings, and cost avoidance through structured sourcing initiativesApply Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) methodologies, including lifecycle costing, buy vs. lease analysis, and demand reductionPartner with Finance to ensure savings governance, validation, and tracking. Apply Low Cost Country (LCC) Sourcing, Zero Based Costing (ZBC). Leverage online / B2B platforms or marketplaces such as Ariba or Moglix.

Supplier & Contract Lifecycle Management

Lead supplier sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and contracting for indirect categoriesEstablish and manage Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) for strategic and preferred suppliersDrive supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards, and QBRsEnsure strong contract governance, compliance, and risk management across the contract lifecycle

CapEx & Complex Sourcing

Lead sourcing support for CapEx initiatives, including supplier due diligence, commercial structuring, and cost optimizationPartner with Operations and Finance on capital investment decisions, ensuring optimal commercial and contractual outcomes

Global & Cross-Regional Collaboration

Act as the India sourcing lead within a center-led global sourcing modelLeverage global MSAs and preferred supplier agreements locallyAggregate regional demand to support global negotiations and scale benefitsSupport expansion of sourcing standards and best practices across other priority countries

Process, Policy & Digital Enablement

Ensure compliance with procurement policies and sourcing thresholdsLeverage SAP and digital procurement tools to enable end-to-end sourcing and purchasing (PR → PO → GR → Invoice)Support standardization of SKUs, catalogs, and sourcing workflowsContribute to continuous improvement through automation, analytics, and process simplification

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering preferred)MBA or professional certification (CIPS, CPSM, ISM) preferred

Experience

8–10 years of experience in strategic sourcing and procurement, with strong exposure to indirect categoriesProven track record delivering measurable savings and value creationExperience supporting complex sourcing initiatives, including CapEx and professional servicesPrior experience in a regional or global sourcing model preferred

Technical Skills

Strong proficiency in SAP procurement modulesAdvanced Excel and analytical skills; experience with spend analytics tools preferred

Core Competencies

Strategic thinking and structured problem solvingStrong negotiation and commercial acumenAbility to influence senior stakeholders and operate upstreamHigh integrity, ownership mindset, and execution discipline