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Job Title: Commodity Manager – Contract Manufacturing

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Supply Chain Services

Reports to: Strategic Sourcing Leader

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

The Commodity Manager – Contract Manufacturing leads and supports development, implementation, and management of sourcing strategies that optimize supplier partnerships, drive performance objectives, and provide optimal flexibility, quality, delivery and lowest TCO. They deliver value and competitive advantage as measured by customer satisfaction, project execution, value improvement, innovation, and risk mitigation. They build strong relationships with suppliers; plan, execute and finalize sourcing strategies for product and manufacturing operations; work closely with stakeholders to identify and execute potential opportunities that drive value. They drive strategy development, cost management/reduction targets, and coordinate sourcing activities to support project initiatives. They work with teams to create an efficient and innovative partnership across all functions and levels.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Operational Excellence

• Define and execute sourcing initiatives for the large contract manufacturing category based on business plans with support from stakeholders, market conditions and terms of outstanding contracts
• Establish collaborative relationships with departments to define requirements for products and services with a focus on fundamental needs balanced with innovation and financial constraints
• Understand and track the key input cost drivers and market factors for assigned commodities, provide countermeasure concepts, forecast, and maintain costing and should be cost model
• Provide category knowledge and market expertise for assigned spend and continuously learn new technologies, processes, and industry best practices that delivers value

Supplier Relationship Management

• Drive sourcing value by leveraging market knowledge, supplier optimization, predictable and industry leading pricing plans, RF(x)and (TCO) cost modeling through transparent SRM
• Create and implement SRM programs that include developing performance measures and scorecards, tracking and reporting against performance metrics, conducting timely supplier performance reviews, and taking corrective and recognition action
• Establish SRM strategies to deliver against goals and achieve sustainable supplier relationships
• Apply best-in-class practices and trends to create forward-thinking category and SRM strategies, including the implementation of technology/ analytical tools

Sourcing Process

• Execute, leverage, and deploy sourcing levers across all spend to create a competitive advantage
• Lead all aspects of complex supplier negotiations with business partners in drafting and executing contracts that protect the business interests and provide best value. Oversee and advise on contract structure, terms and conditions, and performance-based contracting with suppliers
• Seek opportunities for cost containment and/or improvement. Develop performance metrics, benchmarks and utilize best practice sourcing within the category portfolio
• Lead cross-functional team of department owners and other stakeholders, through the end-to-end sourcing process (identification through implementation) and coordinate engagement

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or related field

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years sourcing experience in multiple categories: Complex Contracts, Advanced Negotiations with Contract Manufacturers, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing/International Sourcing, Globalization, Supplier Development, Total Cost Modeling, Project Management, Market Analysis, Facility Management, Marketing, SG&A spend, etc.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in developing, negotiating, and implementing complex contracts with large global contract manufacturers
• Strong background working cross-functionally with multiple functions that drive business outcomes

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Robust interpersonal skills, including collaboration and willingness to make changes based on feedback
• Demonstrated ability in building and maintaining relationships at all levels of the organization while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to generate compelling and powerful PowerPoint presentations
• High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters is a plus. Professional Certification (CPM/CSPM/APICS) is strongly preferred
• General understanding of the lean/Six Sigma practices and processes
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Ability to adapt to changing conditions. Willingness to operate in a dynamic environment. Ability to make quick decisions with 80% information.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone & computer
• May include up to 20% travel domestically and potential for international travel
• Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment

Position Location:

Loram Rail Maintenance India Pvt Ltd
#512/10, Service Lane, Outer Ring Road,

Mahadevapura, Bangalore. 560048

**About NCR Atleos**
NCR Atleos, headquartered in Atlanta, is a leader in expanding financial access. Our dedicated 20,000 employees optimize the branch, improve operational efficiency and maximize self-service availability for financial institutions and retailers across the globe.
**TITLE: Commodity Manager, Indirect - IT, Software & Telecom**
**GRADE: 12**
**POSITION SUMMARY**
At **NCR Atleos** , we are transforming the way the world connects commerce and technology. As an IT Commodity Manager, you will lead sourcing strategy, commercial negotiations, and supplier management across software (SaaS, on-prem, cloud), IT infrastructure, and global telecom services. This high impact individual contributor role requires strong supplier engagement, advanced negotiation skills, hands-on vendor management, and cross functional collaboration with IT, legal, finance, and engineering across global time zones. You will drive cost optimization, contract compliance, and support strategic procurement initiatives in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Develop and execute commodity sourcing strategies across enterprise software, IT infrastructure, and global telecom services.
+ Lead full lifecycle supplier engagement: RFx execution, pricing negotiations, supplier evaluation, and contract management (MSAs, SOWs, SLAs, Order Forms)
+ Independently manages the workflow for the commodity manager's primary duties: strategic sourcing, contract lifecycle management, and compliance/governance
+ Drive software license renewals, compliance reviews, supplier rationalization, and audit readiness programs.
+ Analyze supplier cost structures, pricing benchmarks, and KPIs to support negotiations and business decisions.
+ Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across geographies to align requirements, resolve issues, and deliver sourcing outcomes.
+ Maintain supplier records, contract databases, and procurement dashboards for visibility and reporting.
+ Support sourcing process improvements and ensure adherence to procurement governance and ethical standards.
+ Manage day-to-day operational activities with suppliers, including issue resolution, service levels, payment tracking, and inventory coordination.
+ Assist in tactical pricing discussions and support contract negotiations under the guidance of senior team members.
+ Review commercial terms of agreements and collaborate with the senior commodity manager and legal team before addressing redlines.
+ Maintain vendor planning documents and savings tracking in tools such as QuickBase or equivalent.
+ Stay updated on emerging trends including GenAI-enabled enterprise platforms and evolving commercial models.
**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:**
+ Bachelor's degree from a recognized Indian university in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or IT.
+ At least seven years of progressive commodity/supply chain management experience; four years of direct experience in IT category sourcing, procurement, or vendor management.
+ Deep understanding of IT and software business and procurement concepts, including software licensing, cloud architecture, IT labor SOWs, and software-as-a-service.
+ Strong negotiation and contract management skills; including a working understanding of contractual terms and conditions and risk mitigation.
+ Understanding of the legalities of ethical purchasing behaviors and the ability to work with legal on assuring those aspects
+ Ability to indirectly influence and lead cross-organization teams.
+ Excellent analytical, problem-solving/troubleshooting, communications, presentation, and problem-solving/trouble-shooting skills
+ Effective time/resource management and project management skills/capabilities
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
+ Proven ability to work across global time zones and effectively support supplier and stakeholder relationships in multiple regions.
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
+ MBA, MMS, or PGDM in Supply Chain, Business, Law, or an IT-related discipline (preferred, not required)
+ Five years of experience with enterprise-level software and telecom vendor contracts
+ Exposure to data center sourcing, IT asset lifecycle, and telecom carrier management
+ Strong financial modeling, ROI analysis and TCO modeling skills
+ Demonstrated success in delivering value, improving supplier performance, and ensuring contract compliance.
**LEADERSHIP & COLLOBORATION SKILLS:**
+ Executive-level written and verbal communication skills.
+ Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders without direct authority.
+ Skilled in contract negotiation, issue resolution, and cross-functional collaboration.
+ Self-starter with strong organizational and time management abilities.
Offers of employment are conditional upon passage of screening criteria applicable to the job.
**EEO Statement**
NCR Atleos is an equal-opportunity employer. It is NCR Atleos policy to hire, train, promote, and pay associates based on their job-related qualifications, ability, and performance, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.
**Statement to Third Party Agencies**
To ALL recruitment agencies: NCR Atleos only accepts resumes from agencies on the NCR Atleos preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, NCR Atleos employees, or any NCR Atleos facility. NCR Atleos is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.

**About NCR Atleos**
NCR Atleos, headquartered in Atlanta, is a leader in expanding financial access. Our dedicated 20,000 employees optimize the branch, improve operational efficiency and maximize self-service availability for financial institutions and retailers across the globe.
**TITLE: Commodity Manager, Indirect - IT, Software & Telecom**
**GRADE: 12**
**POSITION SUMMARY**
At **NCR Atleos** , we are transforming the way the world connects commerce and technology. As an IT Commodity Manager, you will lead sourcing strategy, commercial negotiations, and supplier management across software (SaaS, on-prem, cloud), IT infrastructure, and global telecom services. This high impact individual contributor role requires strong supplier engagement, advanced negotiation skills, hands-on vendor management, and cross functional collaboration with IT, legal, finance, and engineering across global time zones. You will drive cost optimization, contract compliance, and support strategic procurement initiatives in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Develop and execute commodity sourcing strategies across enterprise software, IT infrastructure, and global telecom services.
+ Lead full lifecycle supplier engagement: RFx execution, pricing negotiations, supplier evaluation, and contract management (MSAs, SOWs, SLAs, Order Forms)
+ Independently manages the workflow for the commodity manager's primary duties: strategic sourcing, contract lifecycle management, and compliance/governance
+ Drive software license renewals, compliance reviews, supplier rationalization, and audit readiness programs.
+ Analyze supplier cost structures, pricing benchmarks, and KPIs to support negotiations and business decisions.
+ Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across geographies to align requirements, resolve issues, and deliver sourcing outcomes.
+ Maintain supplier records, contract databases, and procurement dashboards for visibility and reporting.
+ Support sourcing process improvements and ensure adherence to procurement governance and ethical standards.
+ Manage day-to-day operational activities with suppliers, including issue resolution, service levels, payment tracking, and inventory coordination.
+ Assist in tactical pricing discussions and support contract negotiations under the guidance of senior team members.
+ Review commercial terms of agreements and collaborate with the senior commodity manager and legal team before addressing redlines.
+ Maintain vendor planning documents and savings tracking in tools such as QuickBase or equivalent.
+ Stay updated on emerging trends including GenAI-enabled enterprise platforms and evolving commercial models.
**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:**
+ Bachelor's degree from a recognized Indian university in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or IT.
+ At least seven years of progressive commodity/supply chain management experience; four years of direct experience in IT category sourcing, procurement, or vendor management.
+ Deep understanding of IT and software business and procurement concepts, including software licensing, cloud architecture, IT labor SOWs, and software-as-a-service.
+ Strong negotiation and contract management skills; including a working understanding of contractual terms and conditions and risk mitigation.
+ Understanding of the legalities of ethical purchasing behaviors and the ability to work with legal on assuring those aspects
+ Ability to indirectly influence and lead cross-organization teams.
+ Excellent analytical, problem-solving/troubleshooting, communications, presentation, and problem-solving/trouble-shooting skills
+ Effective time/resource management and project management skills/capabilities
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
+ Proven ability to work across global time zones and effectively support supplier and stakeholder relationships in multiple regions.
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
+ MBA, MMS, or PGDM in Supply Chain, Business, Law, or an IT-related discipline (preferred, not required)
+ Five years of experience with enterprise-level software and telecom vendor contracts
+ Exposure to data center sourcing, IT asset lifecycle, and telecom carrier management
+ Strong financial modeling, ROI analysis and TCO modeling skills
+ Demonstrated success in delivering value, improving supplier performance, and ensuring contract compliance.
**LEADERSHIP & COLLOBORATION SKILLS:**
+ Executive-level written and verbal communication skills.
+ Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders without direct authority.
+ Skilled in contract negotiation, issue resolution, and cross-functional collaboration.
+ Self-starter with strong organizational and time management abilities.
Offers of employment are conditional upon passage of screening criteria applicable to the job.
**EEO Statement**
NCR Atleos is an equal-opportunity employer. It is NCR Atleos policy to hire, train, promote, and pay associates based on their job-related qualifications, ability, and performance, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.
**Statement to Third Party Agencies**
To ALL recruitment agencies: NCR Atleos only accepts resumes from agencies on the NCR Atleos preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, NCR Atleos employees, or any NCR Atleos facility. NCR Atleos is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.

**About NCR Atleos**
NCR Atleos, headquartered in Atlanta, is a leader in expanding financial access. Our dedicated 20,000 employees optimize the branch, improve operational efficiency and maximize self-service availability for financial institutions and retailers across the globe.
**TITLE: Commodity Manager, Indirect - IT, Software & Telecom**
**GRADE: 12**
**POSITION SUMMARY**
At **NCR Atleos** , we are transforming the way the world connects commerce and technology. As an IT Commodity Manager, you will lead sourcing strategy, commercial negotiations, and supplier management across software (SaaS, on-prem, cloud), IT infrastructure, and global telecom services. This high impact individual contributor role requires strong supplier engagement, advanced negotiation skills, hands-on vendor management, and cross functional collaboration with IT, legal, finance, and engineering across global time zones. You will drive cost optimization, contract compliance, and support strategic procurement initiatives in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Develop and execute commodity sourcing strategies across enterprise software, IT infrastructure, and global telecom services.
+ Lead full lifecycle supplier engagement: RFx execution, pricing negotiations, supplier evaluation, and contract management (MSAs, SOWs, SLAs, Order Forms)
+ Independently manages the workflow for the commodity manager's primary duties: strategic sourcing, contract lifecycle management, and compliance/governance
+ Drive software license renewals, compliance reviews, supplier rationalization, and audit readiness programs.
+ Analyze supplier cost structures, pricing benchmarks, and KPIs to support negotiations and business decisions.
+ Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across geographies to align requirements, resolve issues, and deliver sourcing outcomes.
+ Maintain supplier records, contract databases, and procurement dashboards for visibility and reporting.
+ Support sourcing process improvements and ensure adherence to procurement governance and ethical standards.
+ Manage day-to-day operational activities with suppliers, including issue resolution, service levels, payment tracking, and inventory coordination.
+ Assist in tactical pricing discussions and support contract negotiations under the guidance of senior team members.
+ Review commercial terms of agreements and collaborate with the senior commodity manager and legal team before addressing redlines.
+ Maintain vendor planning documents and savings tracking in tools such as QuickBase or equivalent.
+ Stay updated on emerging trends including GenAI-enabled enterprise platforms and evolving commercial models.
**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:**
+ Bachelor's degree from a recognized Indian university in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or IT.
+ At least seven years of progressive commodity/supply chain management experience; four years of direct experience in IT category sourcing, procurement, or vendor management.
+ Deep understanding of IT and software business and procurement concepts, including software licensing, cloud architecture, IT labor SOWs, and software-as-a-service.
+ Strong negotiation and contract management skills; including a working understanding of contractual terms and conditions and risk mitigation.
+ Understanding of the legalities of ethical purchasing behaviors and the ability to work with legal on assuring those aspects
+ Ability to indirectly influence and lead cross-organization teams.
+ Excellent analytical, problem-solving/troubleshooting, communications, presentation, and problem-solving/trouble-shooting skills
+ Effective time/resource management and project management skills/capabilities
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
+ Proven ability to work across global time zones and effectively support supplier and stakeholder relationships in multiple regions.
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
+ MBA, MMS, or PGDM in Supply Chain, Business, Law, or an IT-related discipline (preferred, not required)
+ Five years of experience with enterprise-level software and telecom vendor contracts
+ Exposure to data center sourcing, IT asset lifecycle, and telecom carrier management
+ Strong financial modeling, ROI analysis and TCO modeling skills
+ Demonstrated success in delivering value, improving supplier performance, and ensuring contract compliance.
**LEADERSHIP & COLLOBORATION SKILLS:**
+ Executive-level written and verbal communication skills.
+ Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders without direct authority.
+ Skilled in contract negotiation, issue resolution, and cross-functional collaboration.
+ Self-starter with strong organizational and time management abilities.
Offers of employment are conditional upon passage of screening criteria applicable to the job.
**EEO Statement**
NCR Atleos is an equal-opportunity employer. It is NCR Atleos policy to hire, train, promote, and pay associates based on their job-related qualifications, ability, and performance, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.
**Statement to Third Party Agencies**
To ALL recruitment agencies: NCR Atleos only accepts resumes from agencies on the NCR Atleos preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, NCR Atleos employees, or any NCR Atleos facility. NCR Atleos is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.

Can we energize society and fight climate change at the same time?

At Siemens Energy, we can. Our technology is key, but our people make the difference. Brilliant minds innovate. They connect, create, and keep us on track towards changing the world’s energy systems. Their spirit fuels our mission.

Our culture is defined by caring, agile, respectful, and accountable individuals. We value excellence of any kind. Sounds like you?

Snapshot of your day.

The Commodity Manager position is an individual contributor role that provides strategic Support for their assigned commodities within Siemens Energy India Limited.

oriented:

8-10 years of progressive experience in SCM with large multinational Engineering / 5-7 years as an expert in the Project Procurement Management domain (Preferable)

Find the best solution and suppliers for respective demand considering project needs and commodity strategies to ensure a long-term, cost-efficient supply of material

Should have a good understanding of direct supply market structure, demand supply dynamics, and supplier economics. (Must)

Domain hands on experience for 5 to 7 yrs in Electrical equipment project management, engineering or manufacturing is highly desired.

Should have a good understanding of electrical commodities of FACTs / HVDC Business. (Must)

Creates and implements business-specific initiatives and measures based on respective commodity strategy in alignment with SE Ecosystem strategy and business objectives

Drives supply / supplier management processes (e.g., qualification, selection, evaluation, development, and classification)

External orientation with extensive contacts in the supply industry, particularly in India (Preferable)

One should have many years of professional experience in purchasing, supply chain management with a solid strategic understanding.

Define the Ecosystem strategy in the respective area of responsibility with cross functional counterparts and support from GCMs/Cx and in alignment with business

Ensure India region supplier base is identified and effectively used by Siemens Energy businesses locally as well as globally.

Excellent negotiation and presentation skills, along with ability to build relationships and influence internal and external stakeholders on different management levels;

Prepare, negotiate, award and make available frame contracts & price lists for strategic suppliers in accordance with business and market requirements

Close cooperation and exchange with internal and external stakeholders

Generate, document and implement savings measures, supervise and report relevant KPI

Drive early procurement / supplier involvement and cost out activities via respective Commodity Circles

Identify procurement risks and opportunities and implement respective measures, Feedback India region supplier market information and knowledge to stakeholders through network.

Special focus on supplier development for the emerging market scenarios in HVDC and FACT’s.

We don’t need superheroes, just super minds:

B Tech electrical engineering, Supply Chain Management with minimum of 10 years’ collective experience working in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Sourcing, discipline, or similar function and having HVDC and FACTS (Electrical) commodity experience is must.

Advanced MS Office applications skills (particularly Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), SAP

Advanced knowledge of sourcing processes. Experience handling Long Term Contracts and negotiating complex terms and conditions.

Strong working knowledge of electrical supply chain market and changing global trends and processes for assigned commodity. Excellent leadership skills and proven ability to lead change.

Set up RfQ process, including supplier onboarding, qualification of suppliers. Strong strategic mindset

Ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders is important

Proactive with the ability to influence and challenge the status quo

Ability to drive performance improvements

Great teamwork and collaboration

Self-motivated, highly driven and results focused

Ability to be innovative in issues related to strategic sourcing, vendor relations, quality assurance and supply

We’ve got quite a lot to offer. How about you?

This role is based at Site (Gurgaon). You’ll also get to visit other locations in India and beyond, so you’ll need to go where this journey takes you. In return, you’ll get the chance to work with teams impacting entire cities, countries – and the shape of things to come.

We’re Siemens. A collection of over 379,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Bring your curiosity and imagination and help us shape tomorrow.

**Job Family:** Electrification & Automation
**Req ID:** 470082
Smart infrastructure from Siemens makes the world a more connected and caring place - where resources are valued, where impact on the world is considered, where sustainable energy is delivered reliably and efficiently. It provides the flexible infrastructure to allow society to evolve and respond to changing conditions. Technology and the ingenuity of people come together to be at one with our environments and to care for our world. We do this from the macro to the micro level, from physical products, components and systems to connected, cloud-based digital offerings and services. Siemens offers a broad portfolio of grid control and automation; low- and medium-voltage power distribution, switching and control; and building automation, fire safety and security, HVAC control and energy solutions.You'll make an impact byYou will support the development and implementation of global sourcing strategies in alignment with business needs and according to the location's requirements, ensuring early involvement in all key projects. This involves assisting with inputs to negotiate global contracts and driving and implementing sourcing decisions while considering the focus on total costs.Candidate will aid in managing global demand for Forgings and Copper Casting for the business unit Electrification & Automation and fostering cross-functional alignment within the area of responsibility.Additionally, the candidate will coordinate and support a virtual team of factory buyers globally to achieve optimum conditions and savings through collaborative, targeted activities.The candidate will contribute to driving efficiency through effective utilization of procurement levers, such as negotiation, cost transparency, e-sourcing, and cost value engineering.Candidate will assist in leading and developing our supplier network for commercial topics, sustainability, supplier qualification, development, and overall relationship management to ensure growth potential for the business.Ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements will also be part of the candidate's support role.Moreover, the candidate will apply supply market intelligence, commercial and technical trends, and focus on future technologies and innovation to drive value for the business.Your defining qualities- You are Engineering graduate - preferable Mechanical or Production - and willingness to travel internationally (approx. 50% of you time) complete your profile.- You are a strategic problem solver with strong negotiation and contract leadership skills.- You have a deep understanding of the global supply chain landscape and a clear understanding of international competition, ideally acquired through long-term stays abroad or co-operation within an international environment.- You have many years of experience in procurement and cross-functional experience in a related functional area including a proven understanding of related reporting and controlling requirements.- You are proficient in written and spoken English to ensure global communication and negotiation on executive level.- You are a standout colleague, proactive and assertive to achieve the business goals, and you are willing to find solutions with modern and digital approaches where you demonstrate ownership culture.You are much more than your qualifications and we believe in the potential of every single candidate. We look forward to getting to know you.About UsWe're Siemens. A collection of over 372,000 minds building the future, one day at a time. We're dedicated to quality and equality, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. Bring your curiosity and imagination and help us shape tomorrow.Want to join us and be a Future Maker?We are looking forward to receiving your online application. Please ensure you complete all areas of the application form, to the best of your ability to help us review your suitability for the role.

Smart infrastructure from Siemens makes the world a more connected and caring place – where resources are valued, where impact on the world is considered, where sustainable energy is delivered reliably and efficiently. It provides the flexible infrastructure to allow society to evolve and respond to changing conditions. Technology and the ingenuity of people come together to be at one with our environments and to care for our world. We do this from the macro to the micro level, from physical products, components and systems to connected, cloud-based digital offerings and services. Siemens offers a broad portfolio of grid control and automation; low- and medium-voltage power distribution, switching and control; and building automation, fire safety and security, HVAC control and energy solutions.You’ll make an impact byYou will support the development and implementation of global sourcing strategies in alignment with business needs and according to the location’s requirements, ensuring early involvement in all key projects. This involves assisting with inputs to negotiate global contracts and driving and implementing sourcing decisions while considering the focus on total costs.Candidate will aid in managing global demand for Forgings and Copper Casting for the business unit Electrification & Automation and fostering cross-functional alignment within the area of responsibility.Additionally, the candidate will coordinate and support a virtual team of factory buyers globally to achieve optimum conditions and savings through collaborative, targeted activities.The candidate will contribute to driving efficiency through effective utilization of procurement levers, such as negotiation, cost transparency, e-sourcing, and cost value engineering.Candidate will assist in leading and developing our supplier network for commercial topics, sustainability, supplier qualification, development, and overall relationship management to ensure growth potential for the business.Ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements will also be part of the candidate's support role.Moreover, the candidate will apply supply market intelligence, commercial and technical trends, and focus on future technologies and innovation to drive value for the business.Your defining qualities•You are Engineering graduate - preferable Mechanical or Production - and willingness to travel internationally (approx. 50% of you time) complete your profile.•You are a strategic problem solver with strong negotiation and contract leadership skills.•You have a deep understanding of the global supply chain landscape and a clear understanding of international competition, ideally acquired through long-term stays abroad or co-operation within an international environment.•You have many years of experience in procurement and cross-functional experience in a related functional area including a proven understanding of related reporting and controlling requirements.•You are proficient in written and spoken English to ensure global communication and negotiation on executive level.•You are a standout colleague, proactive and assertive to achieve the business goals, and you are willing to find solutions with modern and digital approaches where you demonstrate ownership culture.You are much more than your qualifications and we believe in the potential of every single candidate. We look forward to getting to know you.About UsWe’re Siemens. A collection of over 372,000 minds building the future, one day at a time. We're dedicated to quality and equality, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. Bring your curiosity and imagination and help us shape tomorrow.Want to join us and be a Future Maker?We are looking forward to receiving your online application. Please ensure you complete all areas of the application form, to the best of your ability to help us review your suitability for the role.

**Job Summary:**
If you are a Supply Chain professional and looking for career opportunity, Emerson has an exciting offer to you!
The Category Management Team Leader is responsible for guiding and leading a team of highly experienced Category Managers who drive global strategies across multiple technical categories, including Fabrication, Instrumentation, Gas/Liquid Analyzers, Ultrasonic meters, Valves, Electronics, and Control Panels etc. This leadership role requires the ability to effectively manage competing priorities, drive operational excellence, and continuously enhance the team's capabilities. Building strong stakeholder relationships, maintaining a sharp focus on process improvement, and ensuring strict compliance with company policies are also critical to success.
The ideal candidate will bring a solid background in strategic sourcing, exceptional negotiation capabilities, and a collaborative mindset to work seamlessly across departments and functions.
**In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:**
**Team Leadership & Development**
+ Provide strategic direction, mentorship, and performance management to a team of senior Category Managers.
+ Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
+ Identify skill gaps and lead initiatives to enhance product knowledge, market understanding, and sourcing capabilities within the team.
**Strategic Category Management**
+ Oversee the development and execution of global category strategies aligned with business objectives.
+ Ensure each Category Manager maintains a deep understanding of cost structures, market dynamics, and supplier landscapes for their respective categories.
+ Support the team in identifying and mitigating supply risks, optimizing total cost of ownership, and driving value creation.
+ Manage Intercompany and third party supplier relationships, including negotiations, contract management, and performance evaluations.
**Supplier Development & Qualification**
+ Analyze project funnels and select appropriate models for stocking plan. Monitor and manage inventory levels
+ Continuously seek ways to improve supplier manufacturing processes, capacity and capabilities.
+ Guide the team in identifying, evaluating, and developing new suppliers to meet evolving business needs.
+ Oversee supplier qualification processes, ensuring compliance with quality, cost, and delivery standards.
+ Promote supplier innovation and strategic partnerships to enhance competitiveness.
**Market Intelligence & Business Alignment**
+ Ensure the team continuously monitors global market trends, technological advancements, and competitive landscapes.
+ Translate changing business requirements into actionable sourcing strategies, including the development of new products and supplier capabilities.
**Process Excellence & Governance**
+ Drive standardization and continuous improvement in category management processes and tools.
+ Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions as needed.
+ Ensure adherence to company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and regulatory requirements.
**Cross-Functional Collaboration**
+ Act as a key liaison between category management, procurement, engineering, operations, quality, and other internal stakeholders.
+ Facilitate effective communication and alignment across departments to support product development, cost reduction, and supply continuity.
**Who You Are:**
You quickly and decisively act in constantly evolving, unexpected situations. You adjust communication content and style to meet the needs of diverse partners. You always keep the end in sight; puts in extra effort to meet deadlines. You analyze multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions. You observe situational and group dynamics and select best-fit approach.
**For This Role, You Will Need:**
+ Minimum 5 years of proven experience in the category Management at leadership role
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
+ Ability to work with multiple stakeholders in a global matrix organization
+ Proficiency in MS Office applications, ERP (Oracle/SAP) tools
+ An understanding of any of the below listed products & Solutions will be an added advantage:
1. Metering Skid Fabrication/Analytical Systems / Sampling System / Shelter Houses / Cabinet / Racks / Electrical Integration Component / Fittings & Valves / HVAC
2. Ball Valve / DBB Valves / Flow Control Valve / 4 Way Valves / Peggable Valves / Actuators / Pumps
3. Gas Chromatograph / Moisture Analyzers / Dewpoint Analyzers/ Water cut Analyzer / Liquid Analyzers / Combustion Analyzers / Cascade Analyzers / Process Gas Analyzer
**Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:**
+ Engineering Graduate in Electrical/ Instrumentation/ Mechanical Engineering.
+ 15 to 20 years of experience in procurement, supply chain or Category Management
+ Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
**Our Culture & Commitment to You**
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Job Summary:

If you are a Supply Chain professional and looking for career opportunity, Emerson has an exciting offer to you! 

The Category Management Team Leader is responsible for guiding and leading a team of highly experienced Category Managers who drive global strategies across multiple technical categories, including Fabrication, Instrumentation, Gas/Liquid Analyzers, Ultrasonic meters, Valves, Electronics, and Control Panels etc. This leadership role requires the ability to effectively manage competing priorities, drive operational excellence, and continuously enhance the team’s capabilities. Building strong stakeholder relationships, maintaining a sharp focus on process improvement, and ensuring strict compliance with company policies are also critical to success.

The ideal candidate will bring a solid background in strategic sourcing, exceptional negotiation capabilities, and a collaborative mindset to work seamlessly across departments and functions.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Team Leadership & Development

Provide strategic direction, mentorship, and performance management to a team of senior Category Managers.

Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

Identify skill gaps and lead initiatives to enhance product knowledge, market understanding, and sourcing capabilities within the team.

Strategic Category Management

Oversee the development and execution of global category strategies aligned with business objectives.

Ensure each Category Manager maintains a deep understanding of cost structures, market dynamics, and supplier landscapes for their respective categories.

Support the team in identifying and mitigating supply risks, optimizing total cost of ownership, and driving value creation.

Manage Intercompany and third party supplier relationships, including negotiations, contract management, and performance evaluations.

Supplier Development & Qualification

Analyze project funnels and select appropriate models for stocking plan. Monitor and manage inventory levels 

Continuously seek ways to improve supplier manufacturing processes, capacity and capabilities. 

Guide the team in identifying, evaluating, and developing new suppliers to meet evolving business needs.

Oversee supplier qualification processes, ensuring compliance with quality, cost, and delivery standards.

Promote supplier innovation and strategic partnerships to enhance competitiveness.

Market Intelligence & Business Alignment

Ensure the team continuously monitors global market trends, technological advancements, and competitive landscapes.

Translate changing business requirements into actionable sourcing strategies, including the development of new products and supplier capabilities.

Process Excellence & Governance

Drive standardization and continuous improvement in category management processes and tools.

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions as needed.

Ensure adherence to company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and regulatory requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Act as a key liaison between category management, procurement, engineering, operations, quality, and other internal stakeholders.

Facilitate effective communication and alignment across departments to support product development, cost reduction, and supply continuity.

Who You Are:

You quickly and decisively act in constantly evolving, unexpected situations. You adjust communication content and style to meet the needs of diverse partners. You always keep the end in sight; puts in extra effort to meet deadlines. You analyze multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions. You observe situational and group dynamics and select best-fit approach.

For This Role, You Will Need:

Minimum  years of proven experience in the category Management at leadership role

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work with multiple stakeholders in a global matrix organization

Proficiency in MS Office applications, ERP (Oracle/SAP) tools

An understanding of any of the below listed products & Solutions will be an added advantage: 

Metering Skid Fabrication/Analytical Systems / Sampling System / Shelter Houses / Cabinet / Racks / Electrical Integration Component / Fittings & Valves / HVAC

Ball Valve / DBB Valves / Flow Control Valve / Way Valves / Peggable Valves / Actuators / Pumps 

Gas Chromatograph / Moisture Analyzers / Dewpoint Analyzers/ Water cut Analyzer / Liquid Analyzers / Combustion Analyzers / Cascade Analyzers / Process Gas Analyzer 

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

Engineering Graduate in Electrical/ Instrumentation/ Mechanical Engineering.

to years of experience in procurement, supply chain or Category Management

Strong negotiation and contract management skills.

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. 

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.