3,833 Strategic Sourcing jobs in India

Who we are:

We are a start-up based out of Bengaluru & Delhi NCR. We are engaged in development of next generation missions and technologies (NGM&T) towards future warfare needs of the Indian defence forces. It is undertaking research towards enhancing persistence and autonomy for unmanned vehicles and robotic swarms. NRT’s product development portfolio includes a solar power stratospheric high altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS) unmanned platform and an air/ground launched stand-off autonomous system.

Job Purpose:

The Strategic Sourcing Engineer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing sourcing strategies for critical materials, components, and services. The role requires strong technical knowledge, cost analysis capabilities, and supplier management expertise to drive cost competitiveness, supply assurance, and innovation across the supply base.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business goals and engineering requirements.

Identify, qualify, and develop suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and delivery objectives are met.

Drive supplier consolidation, risk mitigation, and long-term partnerships.

2. Cost & Value Engineering

Analyze cost structures and identify opportunities for cost reduction, localization, and value engineering.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, manufacturing) for design-to-cost initiatives.

Conduct Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Should-Cost analysis.

3. Supplier Management & Negotiation

Lead supplier negotiations for pricing, contracts, and long-term agreements.

Monitor supplier performance on quality, cost, delivery, and service (QCDS).

Implement supplier development programs and performance reviews.

4. Process & Compliance

Ensure sourcing activities are aligned with company procurement policies and compliance standards.

Manage RFQs, bid analysis, supplier selection, and contract finalization.

Maintain accurate sourcing documentation and reporting for audits and management reviews.

5. Market Intelligence & Risk Management

Track market trends, emerging technologies, and cost drivers.

Identify risks in the supply chain and implement mitigation strategies.

Benchmark best practices and continuously improve sourcing processes.

Key Skills & Competencies:

1. Strong technical knowledge of (relevant domain – electronics, mechanical, electrical, plastics, sheet metal, etc.).
2. Expertise in sourcing processes, cost modeling, and supplier negotiations.
3. Proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/IFS), and sourcing tools.
4. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
5. Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
6. Ability to influence stakeholders and drive results under tight timelines.

Qualifications & Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
2. 5-6 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing/engineering setup.
3. Exposure to global sourcing, supplier development, and cost reduction projects.
4. Knowledge of quality systems (ISO, APQP, PPAP) will be an added advantage.

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

Lowe’s India, the Global Capability Center of Lowe’s Companies Inc., is a hub for driving our technology, business, analytics, and shared services strategy. Based in Bengaluru with over 4,500 associates, it powers innovations across omnichannel retail, AI/ML, enterprise architecture, supply chain, and customer experience. From supporting and launching homegrown solutions to fostering innovation through its Catalyze platform, Lowe’s India plays a pivotal role in transforming home improvement retail while upholding strong commitment to social impact and sustainability. For more information, visit Lowes India

About the Team

The Enterprise Strategic Sourcing team executes sourcing projects that accomplish the goals of both the organization and the business units they support. This position works closely with the sourcing manager and category manager in the Store Supplies/Facilities categories

Job Summary:

The primary purpose of this role is to partner with key areas of the Enterprise Strategic Sourcing team to execute sourcing projects that accomplish the goals of both the organization and the business units they support. This position works closely with the sourcing manager and category manager in the Store Supplies/Facilities categories (supplies, collateral and racking areas, specific to our retail and supply chain locations in USA) to executive a variety of sourcing techniques that include data and baseline analysis, RFx development and contract execution. Other key components of the role include contributing to continuous improvement activities, building relationships with the business and support teams, and supporting key initiatives for the organization. In addition to the sourcing responsibilities, this role will also support vendor management, procurement operations and catalog support for the business teams.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities:

• Develops and executes RFPs, RFQs and RFIs, etc. as needed to support the business needs
• Develops baseline analysis and current conditions for sourcing events.
• Consolidates vendor bid sheets.
• Completes initial bid analysis for sourcing events.
• Initiates vendor outreach and develops vendor list for sourcing events.
• Sets up sourcing events using appropriate E-Sourcing tools and processes.
• Owns and updates ESS and business partners on sourcing project updates and status of initiatives.
• Negotiates, processes and executes vendor NDA's and Master Agreements, while adhering to financial policies and compliance requirements.
• Drafts and develops Statement of Work (SOWs) with the outline of technical requirements for sourcing projects and RFX events.
• Coordinates necessary documentation and process for vendor on-boarding.
• Expected to interface frequently with customers regarding project updates and status.
• Builds and maintains effective customer relationships.

Years of Experience:

• 5 – 8 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Contract and SoW Drafting, Negotiations

Education Qualification & Certifications (optional)

Required Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree/Master's degree

Skill Set Required

Primary Skills (Must have)

• Strategic Sourcing, Contract and SoW Drafting, Negotiations
• Experience in Project management and Vendor Management is a must
• Experience in dealing with USA/international stakeholders, suppliers and/or clients is a must
• Experience in building RFPs, SOWs and Contracting and running Projects is a must.
• Experience in negotiating multi-million-dollar contracts
• Experience collaborating and communicating at the executive level
• Experience managing cross-functional project teams and resources
• Proficient with MS Office Suite
• Procurement experience for US and Canada markets is required
• Very good English communication skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times.

Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under state or local law. Lowe’s wishes to maintain appropriate standards and integrity in meeting the requirements of the Information Technology Act’s privacy provisions.

Why Join 7-Eleven Global Solution Center?

When you join us, you'll embrace ownership as teams within specific product areas take responsibility for end-to-end solution delivery, supporting local teams and integrating new digital assets. Challenge yourself by contributing to products deployed across our extensive network of convenience stores, processing over a billion transactions annually. Build solutions for scale, addressing the diverse needs of our 84,000+ stores in 19 countries. Experience growth through cross-functional learning, encouraged and applauded at 7-Eleven GSC. With our size, stability, and resources, you can navigate a rewarding career. Embody leadership and service as 7-Eleven GSC remains dedicated to meeting the needs of customers and communities.

Why We Exist, Our Purpose and Our Transformation?

7-Eleven is dedicated to being a customer-centric, digitally empowered organization that seamlessly integrates our physical stores with digital offerings. Our goal is to redefine convenience by consistently providing top-notch customer experiences and solutions in a rapidly evolving consumer landscape. Anticipating customer preferences, we create and implement platforms that empower customers to shop, pay, and access products and services according to their preferences. To achieve success, we are driving a cultural shift anchored in leadership principles, supported by the realignment of organizational resources and processes.

At 7-Eleven we are guided by our Leadership Principles . Each principle has a defined set of behaviours which help guide the 7-Eleven GSC team to Serve Customers and Support Stores.

1. Be Customer Obsessed
2. Be Courageous with Your Point of View
3. Challenge the Status Quo
4. Act Like an Entrepreneur
5. Have an “It Can Be Done” Attitude
6. Do the Right Thing
7. Be Accountable

About This Opportunity

Job Title: Analyst - Strategic Sourcing

Location: Bangalore

Job Description:

• Evaluate Purchase Requisitions for accuracy and thoroughly understand the underlying requirements.
• Manage the sourcing activities, including RFx processes, comparative analysis, and vendor selection.
• Manage contracting and procurement, from contract drafting to Purchase Order creation post-PR approval.
• Proficient in supply chain platforms such as Oracle & GEP Smart; experience with integrated systems is advantageous.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and develop actionable plans for implementation.
• Oversee vendor lifecycle management, including onboarding, offboarding, performance tracking, and contract compliance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align negotiation strategies with business goals and maximize value.
• Maintain and update vendor records, ensuring accuracy and completeness of key data.
• Monitor and escalate vendor-related risks, issues, and action items as needed.
• Execute end-to-end purchase operations, including POD handling, invoicing, and vendor support, ensuring compliance with company policies and audit standards.
• Take ownership of outcomes, ensuring accountability and delivery of results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advanced MS Excel/ MS Office Skills are required
• Excellent Communication skills are required
• Experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with stakeholders
• Ability to influence stake holders and cross functional teams to drive agenda
• A team player with ability to work with people from all corporate levels
• Strong business understanding and know-how
• Strong data collection, collation and representation skills
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills - Ability to interpret data and trends, diagnose problems, and formulate effective action plans to resolve issues.
• Customer and service centric mind set, placing the user at the heart of the solution
• Able to multi-task and respond quickly and effectively to the challenges faced in a fast-paced environment, work well under pressure, able to plan and prioritize workload

Education & Experience:

• 3-6 years of experience in Sourcing, Procurement and Contracting
• Any Graduation with relevant experience in Strategic Sourcing

7-Eleven Global Solution Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Our strategy focuses on three core pillars – workplace culture, diverse talent and how we show up in the communities we serve. As the recognized leader in convenience, the 7-Eleven family of brands embraces diversity, equity and inclusion (DE+I). It’s not only the right thing to do for customers, Franchisees and employees—it’s a business imperative.

Role Title: Strategic Sourcing Consultant

Position Summary:

This role is responsible for assisting with a portion of FMs technology and business procurement and vendor management strategy and helps to execute on that strategy based on rapidly changing technology and business landscapes. This role focuses on the moderate complexity category; focuses on one category strategy; may get some assistance on strategy. The role will assist with the full breadth of procurement and vendor management functions through execution of moderately complex deals that have medium business and financial impact to the success of FM. The person in this role will be responsible to directly interface with both EVP and VP senior leaders to help provide sourcing strategy, focus areas/initiatives, and results. They'll also be responsible for helping, in collaboration with senior VMO leadership, to influence/steer strategic decisions that align with the vendor management vision and will result in the best outcome for FM.

Job Responsibilities:

End to End Procurement:

• Helps coordinate medium sized, moderately complex, with moderate financial impact projects to forward cross-enterprise and category strategies
• Works with senior procurement staff to research market intelligence regarding alternate suppliers; Collaborates with team to determine short list and selected vendor(s) in line with category strategy for medium complexity, medium risk deals.
• Manages self in procurement process with vendor and internal stakeholders for business critical new products and services and renewals based on medium complexity business requirements and/or medium-impact category strategy. Includes assisting in creation of RFI/RFP, vendor evaluation and selection, contract development, contract price and terms negotiation, conclusion of deal, and follow through on success of implementation/onboarding, etc.
• Leads all interaction on projects with Law & Government Affairs and Information Security, and Architecture/Infrastructure teams as applicable.
• Helps drive partnership with stakeholders to determine mitigation options for vendor risks, with influence of acceptance of risks and/or leading of change in vendor direction
• Manages full procurement life-cycle with vendors/partners in support medium complexity and impactful business areas/categories; Responsible for ensuring SLAs are met and exceeded.

Strategy and Vendor Management:

• Assists in developing, and evolves Sourcing strategy, for medium complexity categories and potentially with enterprise-wide, crossorganizational categories
• Works with a variety of staff in the organization to help define medium complexity projects to assist with forwarding the category strategy
• Works with senior procurement leadership to help definition of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) between strategic vendors and stakeholder business area
• Participates in vendor management program for enterprise and departmental strategic partners including feedback from stakeholders, vendor score card development, quarterly-business reviews.
• Coordinates with senior procurement leadership to ensure evolution of vendor portfolio to ensure highest financial benefits to FM balanced with top delivery, service, execution and value

Relationship Management :

• Assists in the preparation of documentation provided to FM internal customers on sourcing strategy, results, and focus areas/initiatives.
• Builds and maintains relationships with strategic partners and a variety of internal stakeholders with respect to vendor portfolio strategy and direction, financial and risk mitigation opportunities, and business excellence and resilience
• Leverages senior procurement team for mentoring in developing sourcing strategies, executing on procurement and vendor management processes, and relationship building

Process :

• Coordinates implementation of FMs vendor management program including stakeholder surveys, vendor score-carding and vendor KPI reviews
• Assists in the evolution of cross-organizational procurement and vendor management processes; Provides feedback into creation of associated communication and education artifacts
• Participates in projects to implement and evolve technology platforms and tools to in support FMs procurement and vendor management strategy and execution of strategy
• Ensures adherence in development of processes, guidelines, tracking and reporting on cost avoidance and cost savings in line with established OKRs
• Provides Sourcing reporting and metrics to share with managers
• Leverages existing market intelligences resources used by Sourcing team; Continues self-directed scanning of the market intelligence options

Skill and Experience:

• 5-7 years of experience required
• Additional Experience Qualifier (optionalStrategic sourcing, procurement and vendor management in a broad range of categories including technology for a global organization.
• Experience leading medium sized negotiations with strategic business and technology partners, displaying independent judgement, autonomy, and decision-making
• Experience in all aspects of Sourcing including leveraging of key business strategies and category management for several business areas, some may be high visibility and financial stakes
• Some project leadership skills
• Advanced communication and presentation skills
• Accountability for delivering results with respect to financial and risk management goals

Must Have Skills:

• Vendor management, category management, procurement, andstrategic sourcing
• Negotiation skills with experience in contract review and redlining
• Ability to support and help expand a new vendor management program across the organization
• Willingness to learn new sourcing categories.

Education and Certifications:

• 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, Bachelor's Degree,

Work location: Bengaluru

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for key categories of spend.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers, ensuring they meet quality and compliance standards.
• Lead complex negotiations for contracts, pricing, and service level agreements.
• Manage and foster strong relationships with existing suppliers to ensure optimal performance.
• Analyze market trends, commodity prices, and supplier performance to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies for the supply chain.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and procurement needs.
• Oversee the procure-to-pay process, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Prepare detailed reports on sourcing activities, savings achieved, and supplier performance.
• Ensure adherence to ethical sourcing practices and company policies.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management.
• Proven track record of delivering significant cost savings through effective sourcing strategies.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent understanding of contract law and commercial terms.
• Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Experience in vendor performance management and relationship building.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of industrial materials and supply chain dynamics is highly desirable.

• Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies for various categories of goods and services.
• Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers.
• Lead negotiation processes with suppliers to secure favorable pricing and contract terms.
• Evaluate supplier performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage supplier relationships to foster collaboration and long-term partnerships.
• Analyze spending patterns and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop and maintain RFx documents (RFP, RFQ, RFI).
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define procurement requirements.
• Stay abreast of market trends, best practices, and new sourcing technologies.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement.
• Proven track record of achieving significant cost savings through effective sourcing strategies.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent understanding of procurement processes and contract management.
• Proficiency with e-sourcing tools and procurement software.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously in a remote environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder and supplier management.

• Develop and implement category strategies for key procurement areas, aligning with business objectives and market dynamics.
• Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers, assess market risks, and understand cost drivers.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing processes, including RFx (RFI, RFP, RFQ) development, supplier evaluation, and selection.
• Negotiate favorable pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to achieve cost savings and improve service levels.
• Manage and nurture strategic relationships with key suppliers, fostering collaboration and performance improvement.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies for critical supply chains.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across various departments (e.g., Engineering, Operations, Finance) to understand their needs and ensure procurement alignment.
• Monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Analyze spend data to identify opportunities for cost reduction and consolidation.

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, and procurement.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex sourcing projects and delivering significant cost savings.
• Strong understanding of procurement best practices, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
• Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Experience in manufacturing or a related industrial sector is highly preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS or CPSM are a plus.