Job Description:

The Strategic Sourcing Manager, Indirect Procurement position will be based in Hyderabad, India. In this position, you will report to the Director, Indirect Procurement. We’re seeking a highly motivated Strategic Sourcing Manager to join our Indirect Procurement team at Nextracker, a global leader in solar tracking solutions. In this role, you’ll develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect categories such as IT, Professional services, Facilities, MRO, Equipment & Machinery, Software, Marketing etc., You’ll partner closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive cost savings, innovation, and supplier performance across the organization.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Passionate drive to innovate and create
• Integrity to the core
• Enthusiastic customer focus
• Consistent interactive teamwork
• Desire for continuous improvement and top performance.

Here is a glimpse of what you will do:

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities for assigned indirect spend categories (e.g., IT services, consulting, marketing, travel, logistics, facilities, MRO etc.,).
• Develop category strategies aligned with company goals, sustainability, and cost-efficiency targets.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, build sourcing plans, and ensure procurement alignment.
• Lead RFx processes, contract negotiations, and supplier selection, ensuring optimal value and risk mitigation.
• Drive continuous improvement and supplier consolidation opportunities.
• Monitor supplier performance, manage KPIs, and foster strong supplier relationships.
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies, ESG standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support cross-functional initiatives involving supply chain, legal, finance, and operations.

Here is some of what you will need (required):

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Min 12+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement, preferably in a manufacturing, renewable energy, or industrial setting.
• Proven experience with indirect sourcing categories (IT, professional services, logistics, etc.).
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and contract management skills.
• Proficient in procurement tools and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, Coupa, NetSuite)
• Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills.

Here are a few of our preferred experiences

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with proven management experience
• Ability to work under high pressure and tight deadlines, excellent time management
• Self-starting mindset, attention to details.
• Experience in a solar, renewable energy, or clean tech company.
• Knowledge of global sourcing and supply chain risk management.

At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.

For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.

Culture is our Passion