Enter a job title or keyword

Senior Manager- Procurement & Indirect Commodities


Job Location:

Pune - India

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

APN Consulting Inc. is a progressive IT staffing and services company offering innovative business solutions to improve client business outcomes. We focus on high impact technology solutions in ServiceNow Fullstack Cloud & Data and AI / ML. Due to our globally expanding service offerings we are seeking top-talent to join our teams and grow with us.

Title- Senior Manager- Procurement & Indirect Commodities

Location:Hybrid - Pune Mumbai or Hyderabad
Job Type:Full-time
Working hours: 2 PM - 11 PM IST

Summary Of Position
The Senior Manager Procurement Indirect Commodity is responsible for executing and implementing effective procurement strategies of Indirect spend commodities such as IT / Software Marketing HR Professional services and real estate from initial identification of needs through delivery. The successful candidate will develop and execute the commodity strategy partnering with the stakeholders on budget management drive cost savings/ productivity mitigating supply chain risks and fostering strong supplier relationship.. Lastly this role cultivates team morale and motivation by sharing experience and providing constructive feedback.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
  • Develop and Implement comprehensive Commodity Strategies aligned with the overall procurement enterprise and business goals.
  • Management of negotiations contract and Business contingency plan for applicable Indirect category. Domain expertise on strategic sourcing RFP/RFI Negotiation category strategies.
  • Drive cost reduction initiatives through effective negotiation value engineering and alternative sourcing strategies.
  • Financial analysis and modeling maintenance negotiation renegotiation and management of agreements and contracts.
  • Develops and maintains internal education communication processes and other tools to enhance contract performance identification and compliance.
  • Plans prioritizes collaborates and communicates information regarding projects issues and negotiations to ensure relationships are maintained.
  • Builds relationships through industry contacts professional organizations and individuals.
  • Communicates clearly effectively and respectfully to employees or supplier partners.
  • Negotiates contracts based on strategic and financial goals prior contract performance projected contract performance and thresholds.
  • Analyzes and finalizes contractual language for operational and financial appropriateness.
  • Stay informed about industry trends market dynamics and emerging technologies related to assigned commodities.
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders to optimize supplier selection and performance.
  • The time spent on each responsibility reflects an estimate and is subject to change dependent on business needs.
Qualifications Expected For Position
  • 7 years of procurement experience in commodity management or strategic sourcing in healthcare services or a SaaS Organization in the HC division.
  • Experience developing and executing sourcing strategies.
  • Experience in supplier management and negotiations.
  • Experience collaborating with internal and external resources.
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Familiarity with relevant regulations and quality standards.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication organization/time management and problem-solving skills.
  • A Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business-plus-experience in category management; or a high school diploma with 7 years in a sourcing procurement or supply chain management role.
We are committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and equitable workplace where individuals from all backgrounds feel valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all genders races ethnicities abilities and experiences to join our team and help us build a culture of belonging.

Required Experience:

Senior Manager