Senior Group Manager-Procurement
WNS, part of Capgemini, is an Agentic AI-powered leader in intelligent operations and transformation, serving more than 700 clients across 10 industries, including Banking and Financial Services, Healthcare, Insurance, Shipping and Logistics, and Travel and Hospitality. We bring together deep domain excellence - WNS’ core differentiator - with AI-powered platforms and analytics to help businesses innovate, scale, adapt and build resilience in a world defined by disruption.Our purpose is clear: to enable lasting business value by designing intelligent, human-led solutions that deliver sustainable outcomes and a differentiated impact. With three global headquarters across four continents, operations in 13 countries, 65 delivery centers and more than 66,000 employees, WNS combines scale, expertise and execution to create meaningful, measurable impact.
Experienced procurement professional with expertise in office fit-outs, workplace infrastructure, furniture, MEP, security, AV, and turnkey projects. Proven ability to manage complex sourcing initiatives, engage senior stakeholders, and deliver commercial value across global projects. Role Purpose -Senior Group Manager - Infrastructure Fit-Out Procurement will lead end-to-end sourcing and category management for office fit-outs, workplace infrastructure, furniture, MEP, security, AV, and other Capex projects across multiple geographies. The role partners with Real Estate, Facilities, Infrastructure, Finance, Legal, and Business teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and with optimal commercial value while ensuring compliance and risk management. Key Responsibilities-Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- Develop sourcing strategies for fit-out and workplace infrastructure categories.
- Drive competitive sourcing, cost optimization, value engineering, and supplier consolidation initiatives.
- Manage categories including interiors, furniture, MEP, security, fire systems, AV, data cabling, and workplace branding. Project Procurement
- Lead procurement for new sites, expansions, relocations, and refurbishments.
- Manage RFx processes, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards.
- Ensure procurement activities align with project schedules and business requirements.Supplier & Contract Management
- Build and manage a high-performing supplier network across regions.
- Negotiate commercial terms, manage contracts, and monitor supplier performance.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance, and risk frameworks. Stakeholder Management-
- Partner with Real Estate, Facilities, IT, Finance, Legal, and Project teams.
- Provide market intelligence, commercial insights, and sourcing recommendations to leadership.Governance & Reporting-
- Track savings, project spend, supplier performance, and category KPIs.
- Prepare executive reports and ensure compliance with audit, ESG, and governance requirements.Key Success Measures-
- Cost savings and value delivery
- On-time project execution
- Supplier performance and risk management
- Stakeholder satisfaction
- Compliance and governance adherenceExperience
- 12-15+ years of experience in Infrastructure, Construction, Facilities, Workplace Services, Corporate Real Estate, or Capex Procurement.
- Proven track record in leading complex sourcing programs and project procurement initiatives.
- Experience in global, shared services, BPO, IT services, or multi-country environments preferred.Core Competencies-
- Strategic Sourcing & Category ManagementDemand Management
- Capex, Construction & Fit-Out Procurement
- Contract Negotiation & Commercial Management
- Cost Analysis, Benchmarking & Value Engineering
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Procurement Analytics & Project Planning Leadership Skills
- Stakeholder Management & Influencing
- Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving
- Negotiation & Decision Making
- Financial Acumen
- Executive Communication
- Change Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration Domain Competencies -Strategic Sourcing & Category Management Capex, Construction & Fit-Out Procurement Contract Negotiation & Commercial Evaluation Cost Analysis, Benchmarking & Value Engineering Supplier Relationship ManagementCopilot said:Success Metrics-Procurement Savings & Cost OptimizationOn-Time & Within-Budget Project DeliverySupplier Performance & ComplianceStakeholder SatisfactionRisk Mitigation & GovernanceCategory Growth & Strategic Value CreationProject Procurement Planning & ExecutionProcurement Analytics & Reporting
Desired Experience & Qualifications -Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Architecture, Construction Management, Commerce, or Business Administration.
- MBA preferred.
- Professional certification in Procurement, Supply Chain, or related disciplines is an advantage.