Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsStrategic sourcing & Supplier management for Indirect ProcurementContinuous improvement through a high-performing procurement teamAbout Our ClientOur client is a major multinational retailer offering products of different categories with a wide presence across India.Job DescriptionDevelop and execute indirect procurement strategy aligned with business objectives.Lead category management and sourcing initiatives across IT, Marketing, Retail, Facilities, Logistics, Professional Services, HR, Admin, and CAPEX Projects & others.Drive cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation initiatives.Establish strategic supplier partnerships and performance management frameworks.Lead commercial negotiations and contract management.Ensure supplier compliance, risk mitigation, and business continuity planning.Partner with business leaders to understand requirements and deliver procurement solutions.Influence sourcing decisions and promote procurement best practices across the organization.Ensure compliance with procurement policies, controls, and audit requirements.Drive procurement digitization, process automation, and analytics-based decision making.Lead procurement transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.Lead, mentor, and develop procurement teams.Build procurement capabilities, succession plans, and high-performance culture.Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement operational excellence and compliance focus across colleagues, while ensuring adherence to the company behavioursShape category strategies, negotiate complex contracts and deliver measurable commercial value.Ability to collaborate with project, engineering, operations, and business teams to develop procurement strategies, vendor ecosystems, and contracting models that support rapid retail growth and operational excellence.Build supplier relationships, manage performance and mitigate sourcing and continuity risks.Lead cross-functional change and build an accountable, high-performing procurement team.Embed robust procurement controls, policy compliance and continuous improvement.Drive supplier innovation, standardization, value engineering, and strategic partnerships to optimize project costs and improve speed to-market for retail expansion initiatives.Knowledge & ability to leverage procurement technologies, digital platforms, automation tools, and AI-enabled solutions to drive sourcing effectiveness, process efficiency, and enhanced stakeholder experienceUtilize spend analytics, market intelligence, supplier performance dashboards, and data-driven insights to support strategic decision making and value creationPartner credibly with senior leaders and balance commercial priorities across functions.The Successful ApplicantBachelor's Degree in Engineering, Commerce, Supply Chain, Operations or a related discipline. MBA will be an added advantage.15+ years of progressive procurement experience, including a minimum of 8 years in indirect procurement leadership roles.Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation and procurement transformation.Strong background in procurement governance, risk management and cross-functional stakeholder engagement.Experience in Fashion, Retail or similar industries preferred.Exposure to procurement platforms such as SAP, Ariba, Coupa, Oracle or equivalent systems.Proven experience in sourcing and procurement for retail store fit-outs, new store launches, refurbishments, MEP works, fixtures & furniture, branding and signage, facilities management, and indirect procurement categories.What's on OfferAn opportunity to lead indirect procurement in the retail sectorCompetitive benefits package aligned with industry standardsQuote job refJN-102026-7131918Job summaryFunctionProcurement & Supply ChainSub SectorProcurement ManagementWhat is your area of specialisation?RetailLocationDelhiJob TypePermanentJob ReferenceJN-102026-7131918
