Expected Contributions of the Position to Organizational Results The Global Category Manager - HVAC F7 plays a critical role in shaping and executing the procurement strategy for HVAC components used in data center cooling solutions within the Secure Power - Cooling Line of Business This position brings deep expertise in HVAC market and is recognized across the Procurement community for leadership in Offer lifecycle management and Brand Labelling Strategic Impact Category Leadership Own and manage a global spend of 100M- 200M supporting manufacturing plants worldwide Global Strategy Execution Develop and implement a comprehensive HVAC category strategy aligned with business goals ensuring cost competitiveness quality and supply continuity Supplier Relationship Management Lead strategic supplier partnerships to drive innovation performance and long-term value creation Market Intelligence Conduct in-depth market analysis and benchmarking to inform sourcing decisions and mitigate risks Innovation Enablement Foster early supplier involvement and co-development to accelerate innovation and enhance product competitiveness Operational Excellence End-to-End Procurement Oversee the full procurement lifecycle-from supplier selection and contract negotiation to performance management Cross-Functional Collaboration Align sourcing strategies with engineering manufacturing and regional procurement teams to support both existing operations and recent product introductions OLM Performance Monitoring Track and report on key category performance indicators including cost savings supplier performance and delivery metrics Productivity Cost Optimization Negotiation Excellence Champion Everyday negotiation and deliver on cost reduction targets QVE and COS in collaboration with BU Procurement regional teams Technical Productivity Lead the global technical productivity pipeline and organize PPD MPD events to enhance product competitiveness Budgeting Planning Drive global productivity planning

📌 Category Manager For Hvac Components (Bengaluru)
🏢 Schneider Electric
📍 Bengaluru