Category Manager-Substation,Power Quality Projects

Overview

Lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for assigned categories, driving cost optimization, supplier performance and procurement practices that support business growth.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement category sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and long-term growth plans.
• Continuously evaluate market trends, supplier capabilities, and supply risks to maintain a competitive and resilient supply base.
• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives to improve cost, quality, delivery performance, and supplier reliability.
• Plan, manage, and monitor procurement activities, budgets, spend analysis, and savings initiatives.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, quality standards, and commercial procedures.
• Support project teams by developing procurement plans and sourcing strategies.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop suppliers capable of meeting business requirements.
• Build strong partnerships with key suppliers and conduct regular business reviews.
• Organize supplier pipeline and performance review meetings.
• Monitor supplier KPIs including quality, delivery, responsiveness, sustainability, and cost competitiveness.
• Lead commercial negotiations related to pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contractual agreements.
• Develop and manage framework agreements and long-term supplier contracts.
• Ensure compliance with corporate contractual policies and local business requirements.
• Partner with engineering, project, and proposal teams to prepare RFQs and sourcing plans.
• Analyze supplier quotations and provide recommendations based on technical and commercial evaluations.
• Support project budgeting and cost estimation activities.
• Source materials and equipment from both internal and external suppliers.
• Design and implement cost-reduction initiatives to achieve financial targets.
• Drive value engineering, supplier consolidation, and productivity improvement programs.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements across the supply chain.
• Develop and implement supplier risk mitigation and business continuity plans.
• Monitor supply chain risks and proactively address potential disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with sustainability, ethical sourcing, and responsible procurement standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, Project Management, Finance, and Quality.
• Mentor and support team members while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Contribute to departmental budgeting, planning, and performance target achievement.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8-15 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Category Management, or Supply Chain Management.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier development experience.
• Proven track record in cost reduction and supplier performance improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office applications.

Nice to have

• Experience in Industrial, Energy, Power Systems, EPC, Manufacturing, Automation, or Engineering sectors.

Details

• Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
• Employment type: Full time.
• Not remote.
• Job ID: R0145883.