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Executive Director, Procurement (India)

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A Brief Overview

Leads global strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives for direct and indirect costs, ensuring cost-effective purchasing decisions to maximize value. Directs international vendor negotiations and oversees technology sourcing in a secure, compliant, and efficient process, resulting in timely onboarding of qualified vendors. The Director will align sourcing strategies with enterprise objectives, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, while promoting supply chain resilience and performance. This is a global functional role, seated in India and interacts with the CXO level leaders of Trinet.

What you will do

• Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
• Lead sourcing initiatives globally across direct and indirect categories (IT, professional services, facilities, mission-critical systems).
• Develop and execute category strategies to optimize cost, quality, and supplier performance.
• Drive transformative sourcing projects using best-in-class tools and analytics.
• Develop and implement global procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Analyze international market trends to forecast procurement needs and cost-saving opportunities.
• Supplier Relationship & Risk Management
• Establish and manage strategic supplier partnerships to support long-term success.
• Monitor supplier performance and lead corrective actions.
• Drive supply chain risk management and resiliency planning.
• Oversee global procurement operations ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Governance
• Partner with Business Groups, IT, Engineering, Finance, Contracts, and Compliance to align sourcing strategies.
• Ensure procurement operations meet regulatory, policy, and governance requirements.
• Present sourcing strategies and performance metrics to executive leadership.
• Team Leadership & Development
• Build and lead a high-performing team of sourcing professionals.
• Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement with inptu form the business stakeholders.
• Drive transformative supply chain and sourcing projects deploying best-in-class tools and processes.
• Ensure effective, secure and compliant procurement processes across geographies
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field required
• Master's Degree Master's degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS): Business Administration or related field, preferred

Experience Qualifications

• Typically 15+ years overall 18+ years of progressive Experience in global strategic sourcing and procurement with at least 5 years in a leadership role required
• Typically 3+ years Experience in global supplier relationship management. required
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving strategic initiatives in a complex matrixed environment. required
• Working in a GCC or GBS serving the US market procurement, Proven success in supplier relationship management, cross-functional collaboration, and transformation initiatives. required

Skills and Abilities

• Strategic & Analytical
• Strategic Planning
• Cost Analysis
• Market Research
• Analytical Thinking
• Global view-point
• Operational & Technical
• Supply Chain Management
• Vendor Management
• Contract Management
• Risk Management
• Leadership & Communication
• Negotiation
• Communication
• Team Leadership
• Stakeholder Engagement

Licenses and Certifications

• Procure-to-Pay (P2P) preferred
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) preferred
• ASA Certified Sourcing Professional preferred
• Certified Negotiations Expert preferred
• CPM - Certification By The Institute For Supply Management preferred

Travel Requirements

Minimal

Work Environment

• Work in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office work setting. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position is 100% in office.

Please Note: TriNet reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity.

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Overview

This role will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive supplier and sourcing strategies for the Global Enterprise Software, Hardware, Telecom, and Cloud Procurement category (total spend Sr. Manager is accountable for is approximately $100MM) with a focus on the Telecom and Mobility space. This role will continually improve quality, cost, and service across PepsiCo business.

As a Senior Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, meet the need of tomorrow, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.

Responsibilities

• Proactively develop and implement comprehensive supplier and sourcing strategies for technology ($0 - 100MM) that continually improve quality, cost, and service across all PepsiCo business operations.
• Drive the sourcing process, lead sourcing, support Master Services Agreement, SaaS, Statement of Work development, and analyze/evaluate rates to optimize supplier engagements
• Work with PepsiCo and industry specialists leading RFP, RFQ, RFI, competitive bids, maintenance renewals, and miscellaneous projects
• Understanding of technology industry and track record of successfully sourcing with a variety of suppliers (e.g., HP, SAP, Oracle, IBM, BMC, CA, Symantec, Microsoft, Infosys, BT, etc.)
• Lead cross-divisional business teams including Global and Divisional IT teams, Legal, and Finance in the successful implementation of strategies, contract negotiations, and project planning
• Achieve annual productivity targets within the Global Procurement productivity framework
• Proactively manage the category by tracking supplier spend and performance against key metrics to drive continuous improvement
• Drive process efficiencies and eliminate waste
• Ensure use of PepsiCos policies as well as terms and conditions to ensure best in class economics and minimized risk
• Research and implement industry best practices
• Encourage use of MWBE suppliers by stakeholders whenever possible; enlist suppliers for second tier spend reporting
• Success in role can lead to various other positions across the global Procurement function.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business, technology or Science. Master's degree is a plus.
• 14+ years work experience in Procurement, Finance, Consulting, or technology field
• Strong strategic, analytical, and project management skills. Strong collaboration, communication, and influencing skills. Eager to embrace and lead change, ability to manage in PepsiCos ambiguous matrixed environment.
• Can persevere and is resilient in the pursuit of objectives, willing to take on new challenges; and works to resolve tough issues.
• Comfortable and able to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with stakeholders, across global markets.
• Works well with others and can inform Procurement, internal stakeholders, and suppliers to deliver results.
• Treats all people with respect and fairness, open is to and respectful of others opinions and points of view.
• Takes initiative to find ways to get better results, seeks and takes advantage of ideas, best practices and solutions
• Direct experience with procurement of technology Hardware/Telecom and cloud
• Wont compromise values to get results.

This role will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive supplier and sourcing strategies for the Global Enterprise Software, Hardware, Telecom, and Cloud Procurement category (total spend Sr. Manager is accountable for is approximately $100MM) with a focus on the Telecom and Mobility space. This role will continually improve quality, cost, and service across PepsiCo business.
As a Senior Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, meet the need of tomorrow, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.

Position: Director Strategic Procurement

Location: Bengaluru

Experience required: 15 18 years

Roles And Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing s Category Management

• Lead category strategy development for direct and indirect spend (e.g., raw materials, machined components, Casting ,Forging ).

• Drive supplier segmentation, risk management, and long-term sourcing agreements

(LTAs).

• Conduct should-cost analysis, benchmarking, and total cost of ownership (TCO)

assessments.

• Manage supplier performance using KPIs (OTD, quality, cost, innovation).
• Identify and onboard strategic suppliers aligned with cost, quality, and innovation targets.

Procurement Digitalization s Process Automation

• Champion the deployment and enhancement of digital procurement platforms (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, Jaggaer, or custom ERP tools).
• Implement tools for e-sourcing, contract lifecycle management (CLM), supplier collaboration portals, and spend analytics dashboards.
• Drive automation of P2P (Procure-to-Pay), source-to-contract (S2C), and workflow integration with finance, production, and planning systems.
• Evaluate and implement AI/ML-based procurement intelligence and supplier scorecards.
• Lead change management and stakeholder training for digital adoption across global teams.

Cost Optimization s Value Engineering

• Lead cross-functional cost reduction initiatives with engineering, quality, and operations teams.

• Support Design-to-Cost (DTC) and Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE)

programs.

• Evaluate global sourcing opportunities, including LCC (Low-Cost Country) sourcing.
• Drive make vs. buy analysis and contribute to capacity expansion strategies.

Compliance, Sustainability s Governance

• Ensure compliance with internal policies, legal requirements, and supply chain transparency laws (e.g., RoHS, REACH, ESG reporting).
• Integrate sustainable procurement practices and develop supplier sustainability scorecards.
• Lead supplier risk mitigation strategies (geopolitical, financial, logistical, environmental).
• Profile And Qualifications

Education:

Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain.

• Master's in Business Administration (MBA) or Supply Chain Management (Added advantage) .

• Minimum 14+ years in strategic sourcing/procurement .
• Minimum 5+ years in Team Handling .
• Proven experience in implementing or managing Strategic Procurement .
• Strong background in engineering/manufacturing industries (Machinery ,automotive, heavy machinery, etc.).

Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with data analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, SQL).
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Ability to analyse technical drawings and specifications for procurement of engineered items.
• Expertise in eProcurement platforms (SAP Ariba, Oracle SCM, Coupa, etc.).

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and change management capabilities.
• Business acumen and strategic thinking.

Roles & Responsibilities

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1) Commodity Management - Developing Sourcing Strategies, Supplier Selection & Assessment, Commercial settlement (Sheet Metal Components - Press & Welded Parts like Brackets, Fuel Tank, Oil Sump,Chasis, Panels, Fenders,Sash, CCB, Runchannels,FootStep, K Frame, Hot Stamping Part, Long Member Assys, Cross Members), Capex/investment settlement of FTG

2) Managing Total Cost of ownership through Cost Negotiated Saving & Value Engineering 3) Material cost Containment

4) Supplier Risk Management & Mitigation (Associated with commodity, conversion, fire & safety etc)

5) Capacity planning, Setting up structural review & de-bottleneck issues

6) Benchmarking for Technology & cost

7) Data Analytics & leverage technology for effective analysis

8) Financial Analysis - Suppliers Assesment

Fictiv Exists to Enable Hardware Innovators to Build Better Products, Faster
Fictiv, coined the "AWS of manufacturing," is a leading technology company transforming the $350 billion manufacturing industry. Our cutting-edge cloud platform uses AI and machine learning algorithms to help companies build hardware at the speed of software. Come join our growing team

What's in it for you?

At Fictiv, we're building the world's leading platform for hardware manufacturing. The Strategic Sourcing Analyst is central to optimizing the company's US manufacturing capabilities. This involves analyzing detailed requirements to inform strategic decisions about sourcing and developing manufacturing capacity, whether through external partners or owned facilities. The analyst also plays a key role in managing and enhancing relationships with Manufacturing Partners (MPs), using performance metrics to ensure their capabilities evolve from prototyping to full production support.

This role also focuses on building robust manufacturing networks to support strategic customers, particularly in high-growth sectors. The analyst conducts supply chain gap analysis to identify areas for expansion and improvement, collaborating cross-functionally to implement new systems and agreements. Continuous monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators are essential to ensure the manufacturing ecosystem consistently meets and exceeds customer expectations.

Finally, the analyst improves financial accuracy by providing insights for "should-cost" analysis and MP negotiations. They also work to enhance the feedback loop to MPs, utilizing analytics-driven solutions to improve communication accuracy and timeliness. This contributes to better MP performance and strengthens the overall manufacturing network, especially for strategic customers.

In this role, you will report to the Director of Strategic Sourcing for the US Region.

Impact In This Role

At Fictiv, we streamline sourcing for our customers, with the Strategic Sourcing team at the forefront of this mission. The Strategic Sourcing Analyst role significantly impacts Fictiv's success by ensuring a robust and responsive US manufacturing ecosystem. This position directly contributes to achieving key business outcomes like increasing US Gross Profit and improving high tolerance opportunity conversion rates. By analyzing real time information to strategically develop manufacturing capacity, optimize supplier relationships, and enhance financial accuracy through "should-cost" analysis, the analyst strengthens Fictiv's ability to meet diverse customer demands, particularly for strategic high-growth sectors, and ultimately drives the efficiency and profitability of the company's hardware manufacturing platform.

What You'll Be Doing

• US Supply Chain Ecosystem Market Research. Develop and maintain a database of potential first and second tier suppliers, complete with capabilities, scale, etc for the Sourcing team to use as an input to supply chain development activities. Develop reports on US market trends to report back to the Sourcing team & General Manager of the US to inform Sourcing strategy adjustments. This role will own the sourcing dashboard to enable the strategic sourcing team to make real time decisions with the most accuracy possible.
• Should Cost Analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g. Costing & DFM) to maintain and refine input costs (e.g. labor rates, material costs) to regularly improve should cost algorithms, improving our ability to cost in-house and negotiate with our Manufacturing Partners.
• Network Development Support. Work with Fictiv tools and cross-functional team members to improve timely feedback to our Manufacturing Partners to improve their competitiveness. Enable gap assessments of MP capabilities and Fictiv production needs.

Desired traits

• Minimum BS degree in a quantitative field such as Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Data Science, or a related discipline; MBA preferred.
• 6-8 years experience in strategic sourcing, manufacturing, and/or business development roles within custom manufacturing, with a strong emphasis on analytics driven results / improvements.
• Proficiency with business intelligence software (e.g., Sigma) and ERP systems (e.g., Odoo).
• Experience with analysis in supply chains handling regulated industries preferred (Aerospace / Med-Device / Energy)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally and present data findings, with the ability to effectively collaborate across different time zones.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented & fluent in American English required
• Proven ability to proactively identify needs, manage time effectively, and complete tasks efficiently with minimal oversight, driving initiatives from conception to completion.
• Ideally have experience working entirely during US business hours in a previous role

Interested in learning more? We look forward to hearing from you soon.
About Fictiv
Our Digital Manufacturing Ecosystem is transforming how the next rockets, self-driving cars, and life-saving robots are designed, developed and delivered to customers around the world.

This transformation is made possible through our technology-backed platform, our global network of manufacturing partners, and our people with deep expertise in hardware and software development.

We're actively seeking potential teammates who can bring diverse perspectives and experience to our culture and company. We believe inclusion is the best way to create a strong, empathetic team. Our belief is that the best team is born from an environment that emphasizes respect, honesty, collaboration, and growth.

We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, members of the LGBTQ community, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans.

Schneider Electric SE is a French multinational company that specializes in digital automation and energy management. Schneider Electric is a publicly traded Fortune Global 500 company, the company posted revenues of 34.2 billion. It addresses homes, buildings, data centres, infrastructure, and industries, by combining energy technologies, real-time automation, software, and services. Schneider Electric is the parent company of APC, Aveva, L&T E&A among so many.

Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation (A unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.) is a pioneering electrical and automation brand with a rich legacy of over 70 years in India. We offer comprehensive portfolio of low-voltage switchgear, medium-voltage switchgear, automation solutions, software, and services catering to

diverse segments, including homes, agriculture, buildings, infrastructure, and industry.

Position Title: Manager / Senior Manager_ Strategic Sourcing _ Electronics

Education: B.E (Electronics)

Experience: years

Work Location: Vadodara

Key Responsibility:

1. Development of Electronic products at EMS

2. Electronic manufacturing process of EMS and Quality

3. De-Risking & rationalize supplier base as per Sourcing Strategy for electronic components

4. Alternate component / source development

5. Development of parts with vendor, Initiate RFQ, Purchase Orders & follow-up Involve in Part approval process along with Engineering & Quality.

6. Zero based Costing, Rate fixation, Rate Negotiation, rate revision as per agreed frequency

7. IT tool like SAP, advanced Excel based working knowledge

8. Identify cost saving opportunity & work on Identified project for Cost reduction

9. Decision making and good working collaboration with Agile approach

10. Good Sourcing knowledge on the Local and Global Distribution for the electronic products.

11. Project management skills

Electronics distributions, manufacturing process, product costing, SAP, project management skill, Including labour, equipment costing, & process costing

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best

We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate and we embrace different as one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices.

You can find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here and our DEI Policy here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

• Lead procurement for a large global healthcare operations player
• Influence decisions and shape the company's future procurement strategy

About Our Client
The client is a Global healthcare operations and financial management player

Job Description
Strategic Procurement Planning

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize cost savings and operational efficiency.
• Align procurement goals with broader organizational objectives and healthcare regulations.

Vendor & Supplier Management

• Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure favorable terms and compliance with service-level agreements.

Procurement Operations

• Oversee the end-to-end procurement process including requisition, sourcing, purchasing, and delivery.
• Ensure timely acquisition of medical-surgical supplies, capital equipment, and services.

Risk & Compliance

• Monitor supplier performance and resolve disputes.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with healthcare standards, legal requirements, and ethical practices.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor the procurement team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration with finance, operations, and clinical departments.

Data & Analytics

• Use procurement analytics to forecast demand, track KPIs, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Stay updated on market trends, regulatory changes, and supply chain disruptions.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in procurement, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within healthcare or regulated industries with headcount of 1000 or more
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software (e.g., SAP, Coupa) and data analytics tools.
• Knowledge of healthcare procurement regulations and vendor compliance standards.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
• Lean Six Sigma or similar process improvement credentials

What's On Offer

• Lead procurement for a large global healthcare operations player
• Influence decisions and shape the company's future procurement strategy

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