Senior Manager - Purchasing

Ingram Micro · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

  • Experience5–8 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeonsite
  • Posted23 Sept 2026
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About Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro is hiring in Mumbai Metropolitan Region in technology software. This role looks for around 5+ years of experience.

Skills

  • category management
  • strategic sourcing
  • spend analytics
  • demand analysis
  • Total Cost of Ownership
  • supplier relationship management
  • contract management
  • contract governance
  • risk management
  • SAP
  • digital procurement
  • procurement policy compliance

The role

A procurement manager at a technology marketplace develops category strategies for indirect sourcing and CapEx, optimizing total cost of ownership and supplier relationships while enabling SAP procurement workflows and contract governance.

Full job description

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