int(13188)
Mumbai, India

Senior Demand Generation Manager

Our client, a leading global financial services organisation, is looking to hire an experienced Procurement leader to head its India Procurement function as part of its Global Procurement team.

 

This is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving procurement transformation, operational excellence, stakeholder management and capability building across global procurement operations.

 

Please contact Mitali Nikale or email your cv directly in word format with job reference number 16628 to mitali@theedgepartnership.com.

 

Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next 7 business days, we regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful.

 

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Key responsibilities

  • Partnering closely with the Global Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) to define and execute the procurement strategy and India roadmap.
  • Leading and managing the India Procurement function, including delivery oversight, capacity planning, talent management and team development.
  • Driving procurement transformation initiatives across digital procurement, automation, analytics and process optimization.
  • Overseeing procurement operations including sourcing, supplier management, procure-to-pay processes, governance reporting and third-party risk controls.
  • Managing relationships with senior global stakeholders across business, risk, legal, finance and procurement teams.
  • Establishing robust governance frameworks, KPIs, SLAs and operational controls to ensure quality, compliance and service excellence.
  • Driving value creation through cost optimization, supplier performance improvement and enhanced procurement efficiency.
  • Building a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Role requirements

  • 20+ years of experience across procurement, sourcing, supply chain or related commercial leadership roles.
  • Proven experience leading large procurement teams within a Global Capability Centre (GCC), shared services or multinational environment.
  • Strong understanding of global procurement operating models, strategic sourcing, supplier management and procurement governance frameworks.
  • Demonstrated experience managing senior global stakeholders and operating within complex matrix organisations.
  • Experience leading procurement transformation, operating model enhancement and digital procurement initiatives.
  • Strong commercial acumen, negotiation capability and strategic problem-solving skills.
  • Prior experience within financial services, professional services, technology or other regulated industries would be preferred.
  • MBA, supply chain or procurement certifications such as CIPS, CPSM or equivalent would be advantageous.