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Metro location, senior leadership level, and broad procurement skillset produce moderate applicant competition.
Commodity management in manufacturing requires industry-specific supplier and technical experience, limiting easy cross-industry transfer.
Explicit 12+ years, 5+ management years, and technical/manufacturing requirements create strict candidate filtering.
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Lead development and execution of short, mid, and long-term sourcing strategies for assigned commodities to manage multi-sourcing, market risks, and geopolitical impacts.
Drive cost reduction initiatives through negotiation, cost modeling, benchmarking, and make vs buy decisions.
Manage supplier performance, conduct audits, support supply continuity, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure material availability and smooth transitions including technology changes and NPI.
12+ years of experience in supply chain, ideally in manufacturing with 5+ years in management roles.
Degree required: BS/MS/MBA in Engineering/Technology or Supply Chain; mechanical engineering background is a plus.
Strong technical understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes including ability to read production drawings.
Location requirement: Position based in Bangalore; willingness to travel 10-25% domestically or internationally.
Experienced in managing complex sourcing strategies within manufacturing environments, including supplier negotiations and risk mitigation.
Strong project management skills with ability to prioritize and deliver multiple assignments under tight deadlines.
Technical proficiency combined with strong communication skills to effectively collaborate across engineering, quality, procurement, and manufacturing functions.