Senior Commodity Manager

Sobre a função

Local
Índia
Karnataka
  • País: Índia
  • Estado/Província/Condado: Tamil Nadu
  • Cidade: Chennai

Empresa
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Power Private Limited
Organização
Wind Power
Unidade de negócio
Operations
Período integral/meio período
Full-time
Nível de experiência
Experienced Professional

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Senior Commodity Manager, you will be responsible for strategic sourcing and category management of Converters, Cabinets, and SCADA systems for Wind Power Operations in India. Your day will revolve around analyzing the electrical components market, leading supplier evaluations, and driving sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, and supply security. You will act as the primary commercial contact for key suppliers, manage performance reviews, negotiate high‑value contracts, and proactively mitigate supply chain risks. As a senior professional, you will work independently on complex commodity topics while coaching junior team members and ensuring seamless procurement operations across SAP and related tools.

How You’ll Make an Impact
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management (40%)
  • Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for Converters, Cabinets, and SCADA commodities to achieve optimal cost, quality, and supply resilience.
  • Conduct market research and spend analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities in the electrical component space.
  • Lead supplier identification, evaluation, and selection based on technical capabilities, financial stability, and performance metrics.
  • Drive value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to achieve cost‑reduction targets without compromising quality.

Supplier Relationship & Performance Management (30%)
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, acting as the primary point of contact for commercial and performance matters.
  • Define and monitor supplier KPIs, leading regular business reviews to ensure ongoing improvement.
  • Manage supplier performance, resolve complex issues, and collaborate with internal stakeholders on integration plans.
  • Coach and review work from junior procurement professionals, promoting best practices in supplier management.

Contract & Risk Management (30%)
  • Lead negotiations for complex, high‑value contracts, ensuring favorable pricing, terms, and service levels.
  • Oversee the full contract lifecycle to maintain compliance with legal, policy, and ethical standards.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks such as supply volatility, geopolitical constraints, and single‑source dependencies.
  • Ensure efficient procurement operations through accurate documentation, invoicing, and order processing using SAP and procurement software.

What You Bring
Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or commodity management, ideally within the energy, manufacturing, or industrial sectors.
  • Proven experience managing complex electrical or electromechanical commodities on a global scale.

Certifications
  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
  • Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)

Skills
  • Strategic Procurement
  • Global Sourcing
  • Category Management
  • Supplier Identification & Selection
  • Spend Analysis
  • Market Research
  • Contract Negotiation & Management
  • Supplier Relationship & Performance Management
  • Risk Mitigation

Professional Abilities
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Strong Negotiation Skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Influencing Skills
  • Ability to coach and guide junior professionals
  • Capability to work independently on complex, senior‑level topics

About the Team
We are a small and collaborative team of strategic buyers working across Electricals—Converters, Cabinets, SCADA, and Energy Storage System. We believe that strong teamwork and mutual trust are essential to delivering top results. Our environment is dynamic, with many exciting products and projects, and we value having fun while working hard. We openly share learnings, embrace mistakes as part of growth, and support each other to develop both as individuals and as a team.

Who is Siemens Gamesa?

Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community. At Siemens Gamesa, we are always looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and support our focus on energy transformation.

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Our Commitment to Diversity
Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits
  • All employees are automatically covered under the Medical Insurance. Company paid considerable Family floater cover covering employee, spouse and 2 dependent children up to 25 years of age.
  • We provide an option to opt for Meal Card to all its employees which will be as per the terms and conditions prescribed in the company policy. – As a part of CTC, tax saving measure.
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