Category Manager- Engineering Services

Overview

Develop and execute global category strategies for engineering and technical service procurement across software development, embedded systems, product engineering, cybersecurity, testing and validation, certification support, digital engineering, and engineering consulting services. Drive competitive sourcing, supplier performance, commercial excellence, risk mitigation, innovation, and value creation across the engineering services spend portfolio.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute engineering services category strategies aligned with business and R&D priorities, leveraging market insights, supplier capabilities, and emerging technology trends.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, and selection of optimal commercial engagement models.
• Negotiate and manage contracts such as MSAs, SOWs, framework agreements, rate cards, and change requests while ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships through performance reviews, scorecards, capability development, onboarding, and governance processes.
• Partner with Engineering, R&D, Digital, Product Development, and Program Management teams to drive sourcing decisions, demand optimization, and make-vs-buy analyses.
• Deliver cost savings, productivity improvements, and commercial value through spend management, rate benchmarking, budget support, and innovation-driven sourcing strategies.
• Strengthen procurement governance by managing supplier, cybersecurity, IP, and compliance risks while promoting sustainability, automation, AI-driven solutions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 8-12+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, or Supplier Management.
• Minimum 5 years managing engineering services, software services, technology services, R&D outsourcing, or technical consulting categories.
• Proven experience negotiating multi-million-dollar global contracts and framework agreements.
• Experience working with Engineering, Product Management, Digital, and R&D organizations.

Nice to have

• MBA or advanced degree.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
• Work model: Hybrid.
• Reports to: Procurement Manager.
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