Senior Manager , Sourcing
Core
Leading regional strategic plant-level sourcing organization to drive procurement excellence, cost savings, and supplier performance across multiple manufacturing sites in India.
Role type
Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing
Builds
Direct and indirect material supply chains for industrial powertrain, power efficiency, and automation solutions
Domain
Industrial Manufacturing / Supply Chain Management
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, Category management, Supplier relationship management, Contract negotiation, Cost reduction, Value engineering (VAVE), Supplier risk management, Team leadership, Cross-functional collaboration, Data-driven decision making
Preferred skills
Project management, Process standardization, Stakeholder influence, Change leadership
Technologies
Oracle, ERP systems, Excel, PPT
Responsibilities
Develop and execute regional sourcing strategies for direct and indirect materials; Lead supplier business reviews and performance improvement initiatives; Negotiate contracts and long-term sourcing arrangements; Drive improvements in cost, quality, delivery, and inventory; Lead a team of Category Managers and develop organizational capability; Identify and mitigate supplier risks including financial stability and capacity; Deliver annual cost savings and productivity targets.
Seniority
Senior Manager, Strategic Leadership