Sourcing Manager-Mechanical Commodities

Signode; Bengaluru South; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Signode is seeking an experienced procurement professional in Bengaluru South to partner with Category Managers on strategy development for indirect categories, professional services, and logistics. The role drives RFx activities and manages large-scale cost programs and re-sourcing efforts.

You will work with cross-functional teams to define project objectives, manage supplier selection, and drive cost reduction initiatives across multiple categories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain (preferred).
• 60% and above across all academics.

Responsibilities

• Work with Category Managers to define cost, delivery, and quality improvement project objectives and manage projects to meet commitments.
• Support/lead sourcing projects with Category Managers to drive cost, delivery, and quality improvements.
• Prepare supplier selection recommendations including RFQ process, supplier evaluation and communication, and participation in sourcing decisions.
• Manage suppliers to meet objectives related to cost, delivery performance, schedule and quality.
• Interface with Category Managers and Stakeholders to ensure milestones are met.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives, supplier pre-award reviews, development milestones and approval processes.
• Develop and drive procurement strategies to meet cost saving targets.

Skills

Direct Sourcing

RFx Management

Cost Reduction

Supplier Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (in Engineering or Supply Chain preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for partnering with Category Managers to develop strategies for product supply or services, drive RFx activities and manage strategic programs. These strategic programs include developing sourcing plans in support for indirect category, professional services, logistics, new initiatives, driving cross-functional activities for large scale cost programs, or re-sourcing. suppliers.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Work with category Managers to define cost/delivery/quality improvement project objectives and manage the projects against plan to ensure commitments are met


• Support/lead sourcing projects in tandem with Category Managers to drive improvements in cost/delivery/quality


• Prepare supplier selection recommendations - including RFQ process, supplier evaluation and communication, and participation in sourcing decisions.


• Manage suppliers to meet objectives related to cost, delivery performance, schedule and quality.


• Interface with Category Managers and Functional Stakeholders to ensure project tasks are completed and milestones are met


• Drive cost reduction initiatives, supplier pre-award reviews, development milestones, and approval processes


• Develop, implement and drive the procurement strategies to meet cost savings targets.

Candidate Profile

Qualification & Certification (if applicable)

• Bachelor’s Degree (in Engineering or Supply Chain preferred) from top tier University


• Good academic records, 60 % & above across all academics

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in direct Sourcing in mechanical commodities.


• Experience in multi-national, global operations preferred

Requirements