Job Description:

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly accomplished and strategic qualified for Regional EE Procurement. This role will be responsible for driving category procurement strategy, managing supplier and partner factory relationships, and ensuring timely, cost-effective sourcing of high-quality products. The incumbent will play a critical role in optimizing supplier performance, driving year-on-year productivity, and contributing to overall business growth.

Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Procurement Management
- Develop and execute a robust procurement strategy aligned with organizational goals and growth plans.
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard a resilient, scalable, and diversified supplier base.
- Drive category strategies to ensure competitiveness, innovation, and supply continuity.
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Build and sustain strong partnerships with suppliers and partner factories.
- Ensure consistent performance in terms of quality, cost, delivery, and compliance.
- Lead supplier evaluations, negotiations, and long-term contracting strategies.




- Cost Optimization & Exception Management
- Monitor market trends, commodity indices, and pricing dynamics.
- Drive cost control initiatives and achieve year-on-year productivity and savings targets.
- Manage supply disruptions, escalations, and exceptions to ensure business continuity.
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Establish and enforce procurement policies, processes, and governance frameworks.
- Leverage analytics to track procurement KPIs, forecast demand, and optimize inventory.
- Generate periodic reports with actionable insights to support continuous improvement.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, and Systems teams.
- Drive cross-functional initiatives aimed at reducing lead times and improving supply chain efficiency.
- Support new product development and localization initiatives through sourcing expertise.
- Leader

📌 Sr Manager Direct Procurement Sourcing Management (Bengaluru)
🏢 Schneider Electric
📍 Bengaluru