Manager - Procurement

Siemens Mobility; Thane; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility India seeks a Manager – Mobility Services to lead corporate travel, mobility, events, and related procurement activities. This role drives cost efficiency, compliance, sustainability, and excellent service across the mobility ecosystem.

You will oversee end-to-end strategy and operations for airlines, hotels, visas, events, employee transport, fleet services, and the corporate card program, partnering with vendors and stakeholders to optimize spend and user experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in vendor negotiation and strategic sourcing.
• Strong knowledge of the corporate travel ecosystem.
• Proficiency with Excel, Power BI, and SAP.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee event procurement and operations for hotels and partners.
• Lead airlines, hotels, visa, and fleet vendor negotiations.
• Develop dashboards and management reports.
• Ensure policy compliance and cost control.
• Improve employee travel experience and support.
• Provide leadership reporting on savings and sustainability.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Cost management

Stakeholder management

Executive reporting

Data analytics

Multitasking

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Job description

SCM-Procurement / Supply Chain Logistics

Mid-level Professional

Manager – Mobility Services

Role Overview

Siemens India is seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager – Mobility Services to lead corporate travel, mobility, events, and related procurement activities. This role is central to driving cost efficiency, service excellence, compliance, and sustainability across the mobility ecosystem.

The role will oversee end-to-end strategy and operations across airlines, hotels, visas, events, employee transportation, fleet services, and the corporate card program. The Manager will work closely with vendors, internal stakeholders, and leadership teams to optimize spend, improve employee experience, and align programs with Siemens’ sustainability and governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Event Procurement and Operations

• Manage timely sourcing, evaluation, and onboarding of hotels and event partners.
• Oversee event budgets, commercial evaluations, and procurement compliance.
• Ensure seamless delivery from planning to execution.

Vendor and Contract Management

• Lead sourcing and negotiations for airlines, hotels, visa agencies, event organizers, fleet vendors, and gifting partners.
• Drive commercial and service-level discussions for employee transportation and event management services.
• Manage the corporate card program to ensure policy compliance, efficiency, and user adoption.

Employee Support and Service Experience

• Act as the key point of contact for employee queries and escalations related to meetings and events.
• Improve employee satisfaction by delivering smooth, reliable, and well-coordinated mobility and event experiences.

Cost Optimization , Budgeting, and Compliance

• Analyze spend data to identify savings opportunities and cost-control levers.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to improve travel efficiency and strengthen budget discipline.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, delegated authority, and documentation requirements.
• Manage category risks and maintain business continuity plans.

Digital and Process Excellence

• Implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Develop dashboards, key performance indicators, and management reports.
• Use AI and analytics to improve event sourcing and supplier decision-making.

Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align category strategy, service delivery, and business priorities.
• Present leadership reports covering savings, compliance, service performance, and sustainability impact.
• Track industry developments and emerging technologies in travel, events, and mobility services.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience in vendor negotiation, strategic sourcing, and cost management.
• Strong understanding of the corporate travel ecosystem, including airlines, accommodation, transport, cards, visa services, meetings and events, and marketing communications.
• Proficiency in executive reporting and data analytics tools such as Excel, Power BI, and SAP.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail and strategic impact.

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