Consultant - EE Procurement

Flexing It; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexing It is seeking a strategic professional for the Regional EE Procurement role in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This position focuses on driving procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective sourcing of high-quality products.

The ideal candidate will possess proven experience in procurement management and strong analytical skills, leading a high-performing team while optimizing supplier performance and driving productivity improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic procurement management within the energy sector.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision-making capabilities.
• Experience in supplier relationship management and contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Build relationships with suppliers and manage performance across metrics.
• Monitor market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Strategic procurement management

Supplier relationship management

Data-driven decision making

Cost optimization

Education

Relevant degree in business or procurement

Job description

Our client, a leading global specialist in Energy Management and Automation, is seeking a highly accomplished and strategic professional for Regional EE Procurement. This role will be responsible for driving category procurement strategy, managing supplier and partner factory relationships, and ensuring timely, cost‑effective sourcing of high‑quality products. The incumbent will play a critical role in optimizing supplier performance, driving year‑on‑year productivity, and contributing to overall business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement Management

Develop and execute procurement and category strategies aligned with business objectives, while identifying, evaluating, and onboarding a resilient and diversified supplier base to ensure competitiveness, innovation, cost efficiency, and uninterrupted supply continuity.

Supplier Relationship Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and partner factories, ensuring consistent performance across quality, cost, delivery, and compliance metrics, while leading supplier evaluations, contract negotiations, and long‑term sourcing agreements to drive value and reliability.

Cost Optimization & Exception Management

Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, and supplier dynamics to identify cost‑saving opportunities, drive year‑on‑year productivity improvements, and proactively manage supply disruptions, escalations, and risks to ensure business continuity.

Data‑Driven Decision Making

Establish and enforce procurement policies, processes, and governance frameworks while leveraging data analytics to monitor procurement KPIs, forecast demand, optimize inventory levels, and generate actionable insights that drive continuous improvement and informed decision‑making.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, and Systems teams to drive cross‑functional initiatives that improve supply chain efficiency, reduce lead times, and support new product development and localization through strategic sourcing expertise.

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing procurement team by setting clear objectives, conducting regular performance reviews, and fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.