Procurement Manager Cabinets Electrical Mechanical Enclosures

Siemens; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Rail Automation Pvt. Ltd. in Bangalore, India, seeks a seasoned Procurement Manager for Cabinets (Electrical/Mechanical Enclosures) to own end-to-end sourcing, supplier relationships, and cost optimization.

The role requires deep procurement experience in cabinets, sheet metal, and electrical integration, with leadership across global teams. The ideal candidate will drive negotiations, manage complex international contracts, and ensure compliance with EHS and RoHS/REACH standards, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; MBA or CPSM/CIPS is a strong plus.
• Minimum 15 years of procurement/supply chain experience in manufacturing/industrial sectors.
• Experience with cabinets, sheet metal fabrication, surface treatment, IP ratings, and electrical integration.
• Fluency in English; strong leadership, negotiation, and cross-cultural communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global/regional procurement strategy for cabinet enclosures and related hardware.
• Manage supplier relationships, conduct regular business reviews (QBRs), track KPIs and drive supplier development.
• Drive total cost of ownership reductions through bidding, design-to-cost initiatives, and VE workshops with R&D and engineering teams.
• Lead high-value contract negotiations, securing favorable terms, risk mitigation clauses, IP protection, and long-term price stability.
• Identify supply chain bottlenecks, single-source vulnerabilities, and geopolitical risks; formulate mitigation and dual-sourcing strategies.
• Partner with Quality, R&D, Manufacturing, and Project Management to ensure seamless NPI and on-time project execution.
• Ensure suppliers comply with EHS, conflict minerals, and ISO/RoHS/REACH standards.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural communication

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Eng

Bachelor's in Electrical Eng

MBA or CPSM/CIPS (plus)

Tools

SAP

e-sourcing tools

Job description

Job Description:

Hello Visionary! 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 Procurement Manager – Cabinets (Electrical / Mechanical Enclosures)

We are seeking a strategic, seasoned, and results-driven Procurement Manager with deep, hands-on expertise in the sourcing, manufacturing, and supply chain management of Cabinets (electrical distribution panels, control cabinets, sheet metal enclosures, and integrated mechanical assemblies).

In this leadership role, you will own the end-to-end procurement strategy for cabinet hardware, raw materials (sheet steel, aluminium, copper busbars), electrical components, and sub-assemblies.

You will drive cost optimization, lead supplier negotiations, ensure rigorous quality standards, and build resilient, high-performing supplier partnerships aligned with Siemens engineering and sustainability goals.

You’ll make a difference by

• Strategic Sourcing & Category Management: Develop and execute the global/regional procurement strategy for cabinet enclosures and related mechanical/electrical hardware categories.
• Supplier Relationship & Performance Management: Manage key supplier relationships, conduct regular business reviews (QBRs), track KPIs (OTIF, PPM, cost variance), and drive continuous supplier development.
• Cost Optimization & Value Engineering: Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) reductions through competitive bidding, design-to-cost initiatives, and cross-functional value engineering workshops with R&D and engineering teams.
• Contract Management & Negotiation: Lead high-value contract negotiations, securing favorable commercial terms, risk mitigation clauses, IP protection, and long-term price stability.
• Risk & Supply Chain Resilience: Identify supply chain bottlenecks, single-source vulnerabilities, and geopolitical risks; formulate robust mitigation and dual-sourcing strategies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Quality, R&D, Manufacturing, and Project Management to ensure seamless NPI (New Product Introduction) and on-time project execution.
• Sustainability & Compliance: Ensure all suppliers comply with Siemens environmental, health, safety (EHS), conflict minerals, and compliance standards (ISO, RoHS, REACH, etc.).

Desired Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical discipline. (MBA or advanced supply chain certification like CPSM/CIPS is a strong plus).
• Experience:

Minimum 15 years of progressive professional experience in strategic procurement, supply chain, or sourcing within the manufacturing, industrial automation, switchgear, or heavy engineering sector.

Deep, demonstrable technical expertise in Cabinets (sheet metal fabrication, surface treatment/powder coating, thermal management, IP ratings, structural design, and electrical integration).

• Technical Acumen: Ability to read engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical specifications for custom and standard enclosures.
• Commercial Acumen: Proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar spend portfolios, executing complex international contracts, and delivering measurable cost savings.
• Tools & Systems: Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and e-sourcing tools.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, and cross-cultural communication skills. Fluency in English is required.

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/Kalwa. You might be required to visit other locations within India and outside. In return, youll get the chance to work with teams impacting - and the shape of things to come. Were Siemens. A collection of over 379,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. Were 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.

Find out more about mobility at: https://new.siemens.com/global/en/products/mobility.html and about Siemens careers at: www.siemens.com/careers

Job type

Full-time

Work mode

Office/Site only

Employment type

Permanent

Experience level

Experienced Professional

Company

Siemens Rail Automation Pvt. Ltd.

Organization

Mobility

Field of work

Manufacturing

Location(s)

• Bangalore - Karnataka - India