Title: Manager - Sourcing - Stryder
Date:
Jul 7, 2025
Location:
Ludhiana, IN
Description:
About Us
| Tata International Limited is a leading trading and distribution company that has served the industry for over six decades, exemplifying its core values of Pioneering, Integrity, Excellence, Unity and Responsibility. We have our footprints in over 29 countries across the globe operating in diversified verticals from trading and distribution to manufacturing and retail, which offers our employees a dynamic environment rich in opportunities. Guided by the common threads of Tata Code of Conduct, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages personal and professional growth thus laying a strong foundation for creating a world-class organization where employees are respected and motivated to contribute to sustainable development. |
Job Purpose
To developing and implementing sourcing strategies to procure goods and services required by the organization. This role requires strong negotiation skills, market knowledge, and vendor management expertise to optimize costs, quality, and supply chain efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing: ·
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with organizational goals and objectives. ·
- Identify potential suppliers, assess their capabilities, and conduct supplier evaluations to ensure compliance with quality, cost, and delivery requirements. ·
- Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing agreements with suppliers to achieve cost savings and value-added benefits
Supplier Management: ·
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, vendors, and business partners.
- · Monitor supplier performance, including quality, delivery timelines, and service levels, and address any issues or discrepancies proactively. ·
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as procurement, supply chain, and quality assurance, to drive supplier development and improvement initiatives.
Cost Optimization: ·
- Analyze market trends, pricing data, and supply chain costs to identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements. ·
- Implement cost-saving initiatives, such as bulk purchasing, contract renegotiation, and supplier consolidation, to achieve budgetary targets and maximize value.
Risk Management: ·
- Assess and mitigate risks related to supplier dependencies, supply chain disruptions, and market fluctuations. ·
- Develop contingency plans, alternate sourcing strategies, and supplier diversification initiatives to minimize supply chain risks and ensure business continuity.
Contract Management: ·
- Manage supplier contracts, agreements, and procurement documentation in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. ·
- Monitor contract performance, renewal dates, and terms to ensure adherence to contractual obligations and achieve desired outcomes.
Continuous Improvement:
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the sourcing function, such as process enhancements, technology adoption, and best practice sharing. ·
- Leverage data analytics and performance metrics to evaluate sourcing effectiveness, identify opportunities for improvement, and drive operational excellence.
Team Leadership: ·
- Lead and mentor a team of sourcing professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to achieve departmental goals and objectives. ·
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation within the sourcing team to drive excellence and deliver results.
Educational Qualifications
BE/BTech with MBA is preferred
Desired Profile (Experience)
Candidate having a minimum of 10 - 15 years of experience in handling Sourcing for any MNC/ renowned group in India.
Industry Preference
Bicycles