Commodity Program Manager - Supplier Development

Michael Page; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a senior leader with extensive experience in program management and strategic sourcing within the manufacturing sector. The role focuses on end-to-end program execution, localization, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering, product management, and supply chain teams to drive major strategic initiatives.

The successful candidate will shape annual roadmaps, establish supplier frameworks, and monitor critical metrics to elevate cost, quality, capacity, and

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience in program management or supply chain leadership.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives in large-scale manufacturing.
• Strong supplier management and sourcing strategies."
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders in a matrix organization.
• Experience with transformation, localization, or ecosystem development programs.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end program management for strategic supply chain and localization initiatives.
• Develop and execute annual strategic roadmaps aligned with business growth objectives.
• Establish supplier qualification, selection, and onboarding frameworks to support business objectives.
• Define and track performance metrics relating to cost, quality, capacity, and on-time delivery.
• Provide executive leadership updates and actionable business insights through data-driven analysis.
• Act as the primary liaison between engineering, product management, and supply chain teams for escalations and strategic decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across supplier performance and operational processes.
• Support ecosystem development and localization strategies to strengthen manufacturing and supply chain capabilities in India.

Skills

Program management

Supply chain leadership

Strategic sourcing

Cross-functional leadership

Supplier management

Localization

Data-driven analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

• 14-18 yrs of exp. in Strategic Sourcing or Commodity Management
• Program Managers with exp. of Mechanical Categories in Capital Equipment ind.

• 14-18 yrs of exp. in Strategic Sourcing or Commodity Management
• Program Managers with exp. of Mechanical Categories in Capital Equipment ind.

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognized technology manufacturing organization known for delivering industry-leading products across highly complex and sophisticated industrial environments

Job Description

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving end-to-end program management for strategic supply chain and localization initiatives
• Developing and executing annual strategic roadmaps aligned with business growth objectives
• Establishing supplier qualification, selection, and onboarding frameworks to support business objectives
• Defining and tracking performance metrics relating to cost, quality, capacity, and on-time delivery
• Providing executive leadership updates and actionable business insights through data-driven analysis
• Acting as the primary liaison between engineering, product management, and supply chain teams for escalations and strategic decision-making
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across supplier performance and operational processes
• Supporting ecosystem development and localization strategies to strengthen manufacturing and supply chain capabilities in India

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Management, or a related discipline.
• 14+ years of overall professional experience with substantial exposure to program management, supply chain leadership, or strategic sourcing environments.
• Proven experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives within large-scale manufacturing organizations.
• Strong understanding of supplier management, sourcing strategies, manufacturing operations, and supply chain processes.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead within a matrix organization.
• Experience managing strategic transformation, supplier localization, or manufacturing ecosystem development programs.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, 8D, or other continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead a high-impact strategic transformation initiative with significant visibility across global leadership teams.
• Collaborative and innovation-focused work environment within a globally respected organization.
• Attractive compensation and long-term career growth opportunities.

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