Associate Director | Commodity Strategy - Cables & Harness

Michael Page; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Global teams

Global supplier ecosystems

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a seasoned Global Commodity Manager to lead the Cables, Harnesses, Connectors portfolio. You will drive global commodity strategies and mentor a high-performing team of Strategic Commodity Managers across diverse markets.

The role partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality and Finance to optimize cost, quality and supply continuity. You will build supplier ecosystems, negotiate contracts, and establish scorecards to deliver value at scale.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in SCM, strategic sourcing or commodity management.
• Experience in electro-mechanical commodities: cables, harnesses, connectors.
• Experience leading large teams (8–10 managers) in global manufacturing.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing global commodity strategies for Cables, Harnesses, Connectors, and related electro-mechanical components.
• Building and expanding supplier manufacturing ecosystems across global markets.
• Driving supplier selection, qualification, and sourcing initiatives aligned with cost, quality, delivery, and capacity objectives.
• Leading supplier negotiations, contract management, performance reviews, and long-term strategic partnerships.
• Working with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Finance, and Operations teams to support growth initiatives.
• Identifying supply chain risks and developing mitigation strategies for supply continuity.
• Driving supplier-led innovation and early supplier involvement to improve quality and cost.
• Establishing performance metrics, monitoring supplier scorecards, and ensuring continuous improvement.
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team of Strategic Commodity Managers.
• Partnering with Finance to optimise inventory, cash flow and cost savings initiatives.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Strategic Sourcing

Commodity Management

Vendor Management

Tools

ERP Systems

Lean/Six Sigma

Job description

• Only Engineers with overall 15-18 years of exp. in sourcing & team management
• Only Candidates with experience in Cables, Harness or Electro-Mech commodities

About Our Client

Our client is a Global Leader in Capital Equipment design & Manufacturing. The position sits in their Global Supply Chain vertical spanning end-to-end operations including sourcing, planning, inventor control and logistics.

Job Description

Reporting into the senior leadership team, the role will be responsible for driving the global commodity strategy for the Cables & Harness portfolio while leading a team of Strategic Commodity Managers. They will be resonsible for

• Developing and executing global commodity strategies for Cables, Harnesses, Connectors, and related electro-mechanical components.
• Building and expanding a robust supplier manufacturing ecosystem across global markets.
• Driving supplier selection, qualification, and sourcing initiatives aligned with cost, quality, delivery, and capacity objectives.
• Leading supplier negotiations, contract management, performance reviews, and long-term strategic partnerships.
• Working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Finance, and Operations teams to support business growth initiatives.
• Identifying supply chain risks and developing mitigation strategies to ensure supply continuity and operational resilience.
• Driving supplier-led innovation and early supplier involvement initiatives to improve product quality, manufacturability, and cost competitiveness.
• Establishing performance metrics, monitoring supplier scorecards, and ensuring continuous improvement against annual business objectives.
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team of Strategic Commodity Managers while building future organisational capability.
• Partnering with Finance teams to optimise inventory, cash flow, and cost savings initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

An Ideal candidate must have:

• 15+ years of experience within Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, or Commodity Management.
• Significant experience managing electro-mechanical commodities, particularly Cables, Harnesses, Connectors, and related components.
• Experience leading teams of atleast 8-10 Commodity Managers or Supply Chain Managers within global manufacturing organisations.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior business leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical capabilities coupled with experience in ERP systems, supply chain analytics, Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies

They should also be adept in working with distributed teams and can come from Captial Equipment, Special Machines, Auto, FMCD or industries dealing with complex machines or products.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead a strategically important global commodity portfolio in a growing industry
• Work with and manage global teams
• Platform to build and shape supplier ecosystems on a global scale.
• Competitive compensation package with strong long-term career growth opportunities within a leading multinational organisation