Commodity Manager - Strategic Procurement for Metallics

Siemens AG; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Bengaluru seeks a Commodity Manager - Strategic Procurement for Metallics to lead global sourcing and strengthen local supplier integration. The role links the Rolling Stock Procurement HQ in Germany with the Bangalore team to drive localization and cost competitiveness while qualifying suppliers under a local-for-global approach.

Required are an engineering or related degree, strong negotiation skills, and business-fluent English; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business Administration.
• Several years of experience in strategic procurement, preferably in manufacturing or rolling stock.
• Strong knowledge of metallic components (steel structures, car body parts).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and understand manufacturing processes.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Business-fluent English; German a strong advantage.
• Ability to work in a global, cross-cultural environment.
• Structured, analytical, and results-driven mindset.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proactive, innovative, and open-minded approach.

Responsibilities

• Strategy execution and localization.
• Implement global procurement strategies in India.
• Onboard local suppliers to support localization initiatives.
• Evaluate, develop, and qualify suppliers under the “local for global” approach.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality to enhance supplier capability.
• Sourcing & Cost Optimization: analyze demand for metallic materials.
• Conduct RFQs, price benchmarking, and commercial evaluations.
• Prepare sourcing recommendations aligned with HQ stakeholders.
• Lead commercial negotiations (pricing, terms, conditions).
• Utilize e-sourcing tools to ensure transparent sourcing.
• Drive cost reduction and productivity initiatives with internal teams and suppliers.
• Act as escalation point for supplier performance issues.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Supplier negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluent

Education

Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business Administration

Job description

Commodity Manager - Strategic Procurement for Metallics

Job ID

525535

Posted since

13-Oct-2026

Organization

Mobility

Field of work

SCM-Procurement / Supply Chain Logistics

Company

Experienced Professional

Job type

Full-time

Office/Site only

Employment type

Permanent

Location(s)

We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make an outstanding addition to our vibrant team. Siemens Mobility is an independent run company of Siemens AG. Its core business includes rail vehicles, rail automation and electrification solutions, turnkey systems, intelligent road traffic technology and related services. In Mobility, we help our customers meet the need for hard-working mobility solutions. We’re making the lives of people who travel easier and more enjoyable while constantly developing new, intelligent mobility solutions!

We are looking for Commodity Manager - Strategic Procurement for Metallics

As a Commodity Manager, you will act as a key liaison between Rolling Stock Procurement HQ in Germany and the regional procurement team in Bangalore, India. You will drive global procurement strategies while strengthening local supplier integration to support localization and cost competitiveness.

You’ll make a difference by

• Strategy Execution & Localization
• Implement global procurement strategies within the Indian market
• Identify and onboard capable local suppliers to support localization initiatives
• Evaluate, develop, and qualify suppliers under the “local for global” approach
• Collaborate with cross-functions (Engineering, Production, Quality) to enhance supplier capability
• Sourcing & Cost Optimization
• Analyze demand for metallic/direct production materials
• Conduct RFQs, price benchmarking, and commercial evaluations
• Prepare sourcing recommendations aligned with HQ stakeholders
• Negotiation & Contracting
• Lead commercial negotiations (pricing, terms, conditions) using both collaborative and competitive approaches
• Digital Procurement & Transparency
• Utilize e-sourcing tools (e-auctions, RFQs) to ensure transparent and competitive sourcing
• Productivity & Continuous Improvement
• Drive cost reduction and productivity initiatives with internal teams and suppliers
• Act as first escalation point for supplier performance issues impacting logistics or operations

Desired Skills:

• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business Administration
• Several years of experience in strategic procurement, preferably in manufacturing or rolling stock
• Strong knowledge of metallic components (steel structures, car body parts)
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and understand manufacturing processes
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations and contract management
• Business-fluent English required; German is a strong advantage
• Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-cultural environment
• Structured, analytical, and results-driven mindset
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proactive, innovative, and open-minded approach

Join us and be yourself!

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us.

Make your mark in our exciting world at Siemens.

This role is based in Bangalore. You might be required to visit other locations within India and outside. In return, you'll get the chance to work with teams impacting - and the shape of things to come. We're Siemens. A collection of over 379,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we encourage applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow.

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