Commodity Program Manager - Supplier Development

Bangalore Urban Permanent View Job Description
Leading strategic supply chain programs focused on supplier ecosystem development, localization, and cross-functional execution. Responsible for driving program governance, stakeholder alignment, supplier qualification initiatives, and operational excellence across the India sourcing landscape
  • 14-18 yrs of exp. in Strategic Sourcing or Commodity Management
  • Program Managers with exp. of Mechanical Categories in Capital Equipment ind.

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognized technology manufacturing organization known for delivering industry-leading products across highly complex and sophisticated industrial environments

Job Description

Key responsibilities include:

  • Driving end-to-end program management for strategic supply chain and localization initiatives
  • Developing and executing annual strategic roadmaps aligned with business growth objectives
  • Establishing supplier qualification, selection, and onboarding frameworks to support business objectives
  • Defining and tracking performance metrics relating to cost, quality, capacity, and on-time delivery
  • Providing executive leadership updates and actionable business insights through data-driven analysis
  • Acting as the primary liaison between engineering, product management, and supply chain teams for escalations and strategic decision-making
  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives across supplier performance and operational processes
  • Supporting ecosystem development and localization strategies to strengthen manufacturing and supply chain capabilities in India

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Management, or a related discipline.
  • 14+ years of overall professional experience with substantial exposure to program management, supply chain leadership, or strategic sourcing environments.
  • Proven experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives within large-scale manufacturing organizations.
  • Strong understanding of supplier management, sourcing strategies, manufacturing operations, and supply chain processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead within a matrix organization.
  • Experience managing strategic transformation, supplier localization, or manufacturing ecosystem development programs.
  • Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, 8D, or other continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead a high-impact strategic transformation initiative with significant visibility across global leadership teams.
  • Collaborative and innovation-focused work environment within a globally respected organization.
  • Attractive compensation and long-term career growth opportunities.
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Job summary

Function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector
Sourcing
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Bangalore Urban
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-092026-7104148

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