POWERTRAIN & ELECTRONICS COMMODITY MANAGER

CNH

Varanasi

On-site

INR 5,000,000 - 8,000,000

Full time

32 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Savings & Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Fertility & Family building support

Employee Assistance Programs

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

CNH Industrial is seeking a senior procurement leader to own sourcing and commodity management for Powertrain electronics, ECUs, and supplier-designed components across India operations. The role manages about INR 200 Cr annual spend and reports to India Purchasing & SQE.

You will drive commodity strategy, supplier selection, and development while collaborating with R&D, Manufacturing, Finance and Platform teams to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery.

Qualifications

20+ years in Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management or Supplier Development.
Experience with ECUs, controllers and powertrain-related systems.
MBA or supply chain qualification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop commodity strategy for Powertrain electronics and related parts.
Lead annual spend negotiations and cost-reduction initiatives.
Collaborate with R&D, Product Engineering, SQE, Manufacturing and Finance to align sourcing with requirements.
Build and manage supplier relationships for ECUs, displays, sensors and telematics devices.
Mitigate supply risks related to capacity, component shortages and cybersecurity.

Skills

Powertrain electronics

Sourcing strategy

Negotiations

Supplier development

Cross-functional

Education

Engineering degree

MBA

Job description

About Us

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world. From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.

Grow a Career. Build a Future!

Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.

Job Purpose

This role is responsible for leading the sourcing and commodity management of Powertrain parts, ECUs, control systems, electronics, displays, telematics and supplier designed components for tractors and harvesting equipment across India operations. The role will manage an annual buying value of approximately INR 200 Cr and will report to India Purchasing & SQE.

Key Responsibilities

Lead commodity strategy development and deployment for Powertrain electronics, ECUs, control systems, displays, telematics and supplier designed parts

Manage sourcing, negotiations and contracting for an annual spend of approximately INR 200 Cr, ensuring delivery of cost, quality, technology and timeline targets
Drive supplier selection and development for electronic and control system commodities, including technology capability, engineering support, manufacturing readiness and long-term business fit
Support new product programs for tractors and harvesting equipment through early supplier involvement, techno-commercial evaluation, development tracking and launch readiness
Lead annual cost negotiations, productivity initiatives, VA/VE opportunities, localization programs and commercial cost reduction projects with cross-functional teams
Manage commercial complexity related to electronic components, semiconductor availability, software/hardware interfaces, supplier IP, design ownership and long-term technology roadmaps
Collaborate closely with R&D, Product Engineering, SQE, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Platform and Global Commodity teams to align sourcing decisions with product requirements and business priorities
Build and manage strategic supplier relationships for critical technologies such as ECUs, displays, sensors, telematics devices, wiring/control interfaces and supplier designed modules
Monitor and mitigate supply risks related to capacity, component shortages, obsolescence, compliance, quality, cybersecurity expectations and supplier financial stability

Experience Required

20+ years of experience in Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management or Supplier Development, preferably in Automotive, Off-highway, Agricultural Equipment

Strong experience in sourcing of ECUs, controllers, displays, telematics, sensors, electrical/electronic modules, powertrain-related systems and supplier designed components
Proven ability to manage strategic suppliers and complex techno-commercial negotiations in a global, matrix organization

Preferred Qualifications

Engineering background, preferably in Electronics, Electrical, Mechatronics or related discipline. MBA or supply chain qualification will be an added advantage.

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

Benefits

At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including: