Commodity Management Professional

Innomotics; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Innomotics in Mumbai is seeking a Commodity Management Professional to lead the Indian supply base for the High Voltage division. You will optimize mechanical and electrical commodities and drive cost-saving sourcing projects.

This role requires 8–14 years of experience with at least 3 years in strategic/global sourcing, strong supplier management, and a collaborative mindset. Occasional travel and cross-functional engagement are expected.

Qualifications

• BE Mechanical or higher degree with experience in mechanical commodities.
• 8–14 years in total experience, with 3+ years in strategic/global sourcing.
• Experience in manufacturing environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify local Indian suppliers to support global HV procurement.
• Lead cross-functional sourcing projects and drive cost savings.
• Audit supplier capabilities and manage RfQ, negotiations, and contracts.
• Develop regional commodity strategies and monitor KPIs.
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure supply base robustness.
• Travel domestically on a regular basis.

Skills

Global team leadership

Strategic procurement

Sourcing negotiations

Supplier development

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

BE Mechanical

Higher degree

Manufacturing experience

Job description

Title: Commodity Management Professional

Job ID: 6667

Location:

Mumbai, IN

We are looking for a Commodity Management Professional (F/M/D) to join our team at Innomotics

The industry-Leader of Motors and Drives

Innomotics is an industry-leading supplier of motors and large drive systems. With a trusted legacy of more than 150 years of engineering expertise, our products power all of the world’s most essential industries. Today, we are bringing the #EnergyTransition to life with a portfolio that enables our customers to boost energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gases, and minimize the carbon footprints of plants.

Our Most Powerful Engine: Our People

We are a team of more than 15,000 dedicated experts, doers, and innovators. For us, engineering the future means keeping businesses in motion. As a global player operating with the spirit and speed of a mid-sized champion, the future holds unlimited opportunities for us. If you share our bold mindset to be best-in-class, we want you IN.

Job Summary

Identifying, managing and optimizing the Indian supply base for the global purchasing volume of the Innomotics High Voltage (HV) Division across mechanical and electrical commodities (e.g. castings, large steel fabrication, sheet metal parts, cabinets, insulation, cooling systems, machined parts, transformers, etc.) that are feasible for export.

Planning, implementing and controlling globally aligned projects and measures to increase the global HV purchasing volume from India to improve supply chain performance regarding productivity, assets, quality, availability and innovation.

Areas Of Responsibility

• Understand the business needs of HV and its locations to identify Local for Global (L4G) commodity opportunities
• Identify capable and competitive suppliers in India to generate cost savings for global factories
• Network with HV Factory Procurement and Global Commodity Managers to identify projects for India sourcing potential
• Organize and drive global sourcing projects by leading cross-functional teams internationally
• Perform basic supplier audits and assessments to evaluate capabilities and ensure a smooth transition of global requirements to Indian suppliers
• Manage the entire value chain including RfQ, price and term negotiations, sourcing decisions, contract execution, FAI, and factory implementation
• Execute partner management with India suppliers and drive continuous improvement
• Contribute to global and local commodity strategies and execute within the India supply base for responsible commodities
• Drive material productivity through effective procurement levers (e.g. negotiation, cost breakdown transparency, should-cost modeling, supplier benchmarking, e-sourcing, global value sourcing, standardization)
• Practice supply market intelligence to detect and observe commercial & technical trends, mitigate risks and drive business value
• Implement best-in-class Supply Chain Management processes with a focus on productivity, assets, quality, delivery reliability and innovation to pursue the targets of supply chain diversification and resiliency
• Manage escalations with suppliers and internal stakeholders related to delivery delays, quality performance, obsolescence and contract disputes, to resolve critical issues and maintain supply continuity
• Ensure data transparency and report relevant procurement KPIs in assigned commodities
• Develop and present annually the regional commodity and supplier management overview with detailed multi-year strategy and defined measures to achieve the overall business goals and procurement deliverables

Qualification & Experience

• BE Mechanical or Higher Degree with minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in Mechanical Commodities
• Professional Experience: 8 to 14 years of experience with minimum of 3 years in Manufacturing
• At least 3 years in Strategic Sourcing / Global Sourcing / Commodity Management

Skills

• Experience leading Global teams will be preferred
• Demonstrates ownership culture by taking initiative in developing plans, execution of those plans, focusing on business results, full transparency, open communication, and making bold decisions
• Demonstrates strategic procurement skills in the areas of sourcing, negotiation, pooling, contracts, supplier development and partner management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates and applies advanced knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures for areas of responsibility
• Proven ability to align with business partners and objectives as well as collaborate cross-functionally
• Open to travel on a regular basis (mainly domestically) but international travel may be required

Innomotics is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

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