Strategic Procurement Specialist - India

Cablex Pty Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Cablex Pty Ltd in Bengaluru, India is seeking a Strategic Procurement Specialist to strengthen global procurement and supply chain operations for long-term manufacturing programs.

You will report to the Head of Global Procurement and play a key role in driving cost efficiency, supplier relationships and continuity of supply across our international operations, using strong analytical skills and ERP/MRP capabilities.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Logistics or related field.
• At least 3 years’ procurement or purchasing experience, ideally within manufacturing.
• Experience supporting supplier negotiations, commercial terms, pricing models and purchasing activity.
• Strong analytical capability across spend, pricing and supplier performance data.
• Confidence using Excel, ERP/MRP systems and procurement reporting tools.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and written and spoken English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier and item-level cost reduction initiatives using spend, pricing and performance insights.
• Support supplier negotiations, commercial terms, pricing models and contract renewals.
• Find practical opportunities to reduce material costs, improve freight efficiency and consolidate supply.
• Work with bids, planning, finance, logistics and production to support accurate pricing and supply continuity.
• Keep vendor, purchasing, supplier documentation and contract records accurate and up to date.
• Contribute to procurement reporting, KPI tracking, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical

Supplier engagement

Excel

ERP/MRP experience

Contract negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Diploma in related field

Tools

Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Procurement reporting tools

Job description

Are you a commercially minded procurement professional who enjoys finding smarter ways to source, negotiate and deliver value?

Cablex is seeking a Strategic Procurement Specialist to join our India team and support global procurement and supply chain operations across our long-term manufacturing programs.

Reporting to the Head of Global Procurement, you will play a key role in improving cost efficiency, strengthening supplier relationships and supporting reliable supply across our global operations.

Key responsibilities

• Drive supplier and item-level cost reduction initiatives using spend, pricing and performance insights
• Support supplier negotiations, commercial terms, pricing models and contract renewals
• Find practical opportunities to reduce material costs, improve freight efficiency and consolidate supply
• Work with bids, planning, finance, logistics and production to support accurate pricing and supply continuity
• Keep vendor, purchasing, supplier documentation and contract records accurate and up to date
• Contribute to procurement reporting, KPI tracking, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives

About you

This role will suit someone who is analytical, detail-oriented and confident working with suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver better commercial outcomes. You will bring:

• A diploma or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Logistics or a related field
• At least 3 years’ procurement or purchasing experience, ideally within manufacturing
• Experience supporting supplier negotiations, commercial terms, pricing models and purchasing activity
• Strong analytical capability across spend, pricing and supplier performance data
• Confidence using Excel, ERP/MRP systems and procurement reporting tools
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and written and spoken English communication skills

Experience in freight or logistics cost management, hub consolidation, BI tools or procurement certification will be highly regarded.

About Cablex

Cablex is a renowned manufacturer and exporter supporting defence, aerospace and transportation customers globally. We deliver complex wiring harnesses, electro-mechanical assemblies, avionic bays, consoles and electrical enclosures for long-term programs.