Strategic Partnerships & Sourcing Role

Department:

Strategic Initiatives & Business Development

Key Responsibilities:

- Identify and evaluate strategic partnerships, M&A opportunities, and new lines of business across supply and execution vendors.

- Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives across India and South Asia for manufactured goods, with a focus on cost-efficiency and quality.

- Own and drive due diligence processes for potential partnerships and acquisitions, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

- Negotiate contracts, commercial terms, and valuations with partners and vendors.

- Develop a high-impact sourcing strategy tailored to emerging markets and diversified product categories.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, and operations, to ensure seamless partnership execution.

- Monitor industry trends to proactively scout emerging business opportunities and vendors.

- Build and maintain a strong vendor ecosystem, leveraging relationships for long-term strategic advantage.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

- 7-10 years of experience in business consulting, procurement, sourcing, or M&A, preferably with exposure to cross-border operations.

- Proven expertise in strategic partnerships, vendor development, and financial evaluation of businesses or contracts.

- Strong negotiation skills with a deep understanding of commercial contracts and business valuation.

- MBA from a reputed institution; bachelor's degree in any domain.

- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical abilities.

Preferred Skills:

- Experience working in international markets outside India, particularly in South Asia or Southeast Asia.

- Prior exposure to supply chain transformation or global sourcing strategy.

- Network in manufacturing hubs or vendor ecosystems across the region Department