Strategic Sourcing Manager

Commodity Manager -Switch Gear IMS End-to-End Solution Power V-Pulse About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Commodity Manager to join our dynamic procurement team In this critical role you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for Greenfield and Container data Centre project Switch gear supply chain setup along with all Electrical products required in Data Centre project You will play a key role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of high-quality Electrical components to support our company s growth and innovation Key Responsibilities Sourcing Strategy Development for procurement of Data Centre region wise supply chain Experience and proven track record of commodity handling for MEP Work contracts Electrical IBMS CAC Cold Aisle Containment Civil Container Switchgear Electrical Panel Experience min 8-10 years in similar field Exposure about India landscape and Suppliers footprint in Electrical Commodity Preferably work in a project-based business environment Preferably work under High mix low volume business environment Global mindset with strong local knowledge Conduct market research and analysis to identify and qualify potential suppliers Develop and implement competitive sourcing strategies benchmarking including e-sourcing e-RFQs negotiations and contract awards Identify and evaluate new technologies and suppliers to ensure a competitive advantage Supplier Relationship Management Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers Monitor supplier performance and address any quality delivery or cost-related issues Collaborate with suppliers to drive continuous improvement in quality cost and delivery Contract Management Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers ensuring compliance with all relevant terms and conditions Monitor contract performance and identify any potential risks or issues Cost Management Identify and implement cost-reduction initiatives such as value engineering and supplier consolidation Resourcing Track and analyze commodity prices and market trends Develop and implement strategies to mitigate supply chain risks and ensure cost competitiveness Supply Chain Optimization Collaborate with cross-functional teams e g Product engineering operations logistics to optimize the supply chain Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs Ensure timely delivery of materials to support production schedules Integrate sustainability considerations into all sourcing decisions Work with suppliers to promote responsible sourcing practices and reduce environmental impact Data Analysis and Reporting Track and analyze key performance indicators KPIs such as cost quality and delivery etc Prepare regular reports on sourcing activities and performance Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain Management Engineering Business or related field 10 years of experience in commodity management procurement or related field Proven experience in sourcing and managing Electrical components Strong understanding of Material Metal technologies and market trends Excellent negotiation and communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools Experience with ERP systems e g SAP Oracle preferred Experience in a fast-paced high-growth environment preferred CDCP certification candidate preferrable Skills Strategic Sourcing Supplier Negotiation Contract Management Market Analysis Cost Reduction Supply Chain Optimization Data Analysis Communication Collaboration Project Management