Job Title: Indirect Procurement Buyer / Specialist

Location: Bengaluru

Qualification: Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree

Experience: 3–5 Years

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Indirect Procurement Buyer / Specialist to manage procurement activities, sourcing, supplier relationships, contract management, negotiations, and stakeholder requirements. The role will act as a key point of contact between internal business stakeholders, suppliers, and procurement teams to ensure procurement activities meet business and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities for assigned categories.
• Understand business requirements and coordinate with internal stakeholders to meet procurement needs.
• Conduct market analysis, supplier qualification, supplier selection, and negotiations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Negotiate favorable commercial terms and support cost reduction initiatives.
• Manage contracts, renewals, amendments, and supplier performance.
• Monitor procurement activities, service levels, spend, savings, and MIS.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and contractual requirements.
• Manage supplier onboarding and coordinate with vendors for smooth service delivery.
• Develop alternate suppliers and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Support issue resolution and maintain supplier escalation mechanisms.
• Drive process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills Required:

• Indirect Procurement
• Strategic Sourcing
• Contract Management
• Procurement Negotiation
• Supplier / Vendor Management
• Cost Reduction & Savings Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Supplier Performance Management
• Market & Supplier Analysis
• Business Relationship Management
• Project & Change Management
• Strong Communication & Negotiation Skills
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Process Improvement and Automation
• Customer-oriented approach

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Contract Management and Procurement Negotiation.
• Strong business acumen and stakeholder management skills.
• Good communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple procurement activities.
• Detail-oriented, self-driven, and solution-focused approach.