MRO Sourcing Manager

Sterlite Technologies Inc. (STI), a U.S. subsidiary of STL is hiring for MRO Sourcing Manager role in US.

Job Title:

MRO Sourcing Manager

Department:
Logistics

Reports To:

Purchasing Director

The MRO Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading the sourcing and procurement of raw materials, indirect goods and services (including transportation and facility management), across a global supply base. This role ensures supply continuity, drives cost savings and fosters robust supplier relationships, and mitigates supply risk in support of organizational objectives.

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for MRO, packaging, indirect materials, and services aligned with business objectives.
• Conduct spend analysis, market research, and supplier benchmarking to identify cost reduction and optimization opportunities.
• Lead bid evaluations, and supplier selection processes.
• Identify, qualify, and onboard global suppliers based on cost, quality, capacity, risk, and compliance.
• Lead commercial negotiations with domestic and international suppliers.
• Draft, review, and manage contracts in partnership with Legal and Compliance.
• Maintain master service agreements and long-term supply agreements.
• Establish supplier KPIs, scorecards, and governance models.
• Conduct supplier business reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proactively manage supplier risk and continuity planning.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on sourcing policies. SAP and global procurement standards.
• Utilize SAP and Ariba for sourcing, supplier onboarding, purchasing, and reporting.
• Provide sourcing metrics, savings tracking, and budget adherence reporting.
• Lead sourcing process improvements.
• Mentor buyers and junior sourcing professionals.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or supply chain operations.
• Experience working in a global, cross-functional environment.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.