Sourcing Manager-Mechanical commodities

Signode; Bengaluru South; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Signode in Bengaluru South, India is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to partner with Category Managers to develop strategies for indirect procurement and manage strategic programs.

The role emphasizes RFx execution, supplier evaluation, and driving cost reductions across multinational operations, with a track record of meeting milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Supply Chain from a top-tier university.
• 10+ years of direct sourcing experience in mechanical commodities.
• Experience in multinational, global operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Category Managers to define objectives and track project plans.
• Lead sourcing projects to improve cost, delivery, and quality.
• Prepare supplier selection and RFQ processes and evaluations.
• Manage suppliers to meet cost, delivery, schedule and quality targets.
• Drive procurement strategies to achieve cost savings.

Skills

Sourcing

Cost reduction

RFx management

Supplier collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain

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 a 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.