Buying Specialist - Senior

Cummins India

Bengaluru

On-site

INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Bengaluru, India seeks a Procurement Specialist to execute strategic sourcing and procurement plans across direct materials, capital goods, and services.

You will manage regional commodities aligned with global category strategies, develop supplier relationships, and conduct market analysis to optimize total cost of ownership. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate supply risks, support global procurement initiatives, and drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline required.
MBA or postgraduate qualification preferred.
Experience with casting, forging, stamping commodities is beneficial.
Export control or sanctions licensing may be required.

Responsibilities

Execute sourcing and procurement strategies for direct materials, inventory items, capital goods, and services in line with global category strategies.
Manage commodity portfolios including casting, forging, stamping and other manufacturing categories.
Conduct supplier sourcing, RFQ, eBids, RapidSource, and tactical sourcing.
Perform supplier evaluation, price benchmarking, cost analysis, and market intelligence.
Lead supplier negotiations within approved commercial frameworks to achieve favorable terms.
Monitor supplier performance, quality, delivery, and capacity; drive improvements.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Global procurement

Supplier relationship management

RFQ management

Supplier evaluation

Contract negotiation

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Spend analysis

Source-to-Pay (S2P)

Procurement analytics

Market intelligence

Procurement reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline

MBA or postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Procurement

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Procurement systems

RFQ tools

Job description

Job Summary

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for executing sourcing and procurement strategies that deliver optimal cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance while supporting business objectives. This role manages regional commodities aligned to global category strategies, develops supplier relationships, conducts sourcing and market analysis, mitigates supply risks, and drives continuous improvement initiatives. The position collaborates closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure a resilient supply base, support global procurement initiatives, and optimize total cost of ownership.

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

Execute sourcing and procurement strategies for direct materials, inventory items, capital goods, and services in alignment with global category strategies.
Manage assigned commodity portfolios, including casting, forging, stamping, and other manufacturing categories, ensuring optimal supplier performance and cost competitiveness.
Conduct supplier sourcing, supplier selection, Request for Quotation (RFQ), eBids, RapidSource activities, and tactical sourcing initiatives.
Perform supplier evaluation, price benchmarking, cost analysis, market intelligence, and industry analysis to identify cost reduction and value improvement opportunities.
Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships aligned with approved Category Partner Lists while ensuring supplier performance meets business expectations.
Lead supplier negotiations within approved commercial frameworks to achieve favorable pricing, quality, delivery, and contractual terms.
Monitor supplier performance, quality, delivery, capacity, and responsiveness while driving supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.
Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks by implementing supplier risk management strategies, dual sourcing, and business continuity plans.
Support supplier tooling management, ensuring compliance with Cummins tooling ownership procedures, documentation, and lifecycle management.
Analyze procurement data, spend trends, supplier performance metrics, and market conditions to support data-driven sourcing decisions.
Prepare procurement reports, presentations, and business recommendations for procurement and supply chain leadership.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, finance, logistics, and global procurement teams to support new product introductions and sourcing initiatives.
Ensure compliance with Cummins procurement policies, sourcing procedures, ethical standards, and Source-to-Pay processes.
Support purchase requisition approvals and ensure timely procurement execution to meet operational requirements.
Lead or participate in procurement improvement projects while coaching and supporting less experienced team members.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline is required.
MBA or postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Procurement is preferred.
Knowledge of Casting, Forging, and Stamping commodities is preferred.
This position may require licensing for compliance with export control or sanctions regulations.

Skills

Technical Skills

Strategic sourcing and global procurement
Commodity management
Supplier relationship management
Supplier risk management
Casting, forging, and stamping commodity knowledge
Global sourcing and supplier development
RFQ management and supplier evaluation
Contract negotiation and commercial management
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis
Price benchmarking and cost analysis
Spend analysis and procurement analytics
Market intelligence and supplier market research
Source-to-Pay (S2P) process knowledge
Procurement systems and procurement documentation
Supplier tooling management
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and procurement reporting tools

Professional Competencies

Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
Commercial acumen and negotiation capability
Excellent stakeholder and supplier relationship management
Cross-functional collaboration
Effective communication and presentation skills
Project and priority management
Risk assessment and mitigation
Continuous improvement mindset
Leadership and coaching ability
High ethical standards and procurement governance awareness
Ability to work in a global, multicultural environment

Experience

8–14 years of relevant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or commodity management within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Exceptional candidates with slightly less experience may also be considered.
Experience managing global procurement activities and international supplier networks is preferred.
Hands‑on experience with casting, forging, stamping, or similar manufacturing commodities is highly desirable.
Proven experience in supplier negotiations, supplier development, and cost optimization initiatives.
Experience performing supplier risk assessments, business continuity planning, and supply base risk management.
Strong background in procurement analytics, market analysis, price benchmarking, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) evaluation.
Experience collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and global cross‑functional teams to deliver sourcing strategies and operational excellence.

Job

Purchasing

Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

On-site with Flexibility

Job Type

Exempt - Experienced

ReqID

2433852

Relocation Package

100% On-Site