Job Summary

We are looking for a highly accomplished and strategic professional 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: 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.
- Leadership Team Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team.
- Set clear performance objectives and ensure effective execution through regular reviews.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration within the team.

Key Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electronics preferred); Master's degree or certifications (CPSM, CPM) are an advantage.
- 8+ years of experience in procurement, preferably within a manufacturing or electronics setting.
- Proven track record in leading procurement/category management roles.
- Strong supplier management, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a data-driven approach.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and deliver results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with ERP systems, procurement tools, and supply chain best practices.

Key Competencies

- Strategic Thinking
- Commercial Acumen
- Negotiation
- Influencing Skills
- Stakeholder Management
- Execution Excellence
- Team Leadership

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