Commodity Manager - Strategic Procurement for Metallics

We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make an outstanding addition to our vibrant team. Siemens Mobility is an independent run company of Siemens AG. Its core business includes rail vehicles, rail automation and electrification solutions, turnkey systems, intelligent road traffic technology and related services. In Mobility, we help our customers meet the need for hard-working mobility solutions. We’re making the lives of people who travel easier and more enjoyable while constantly developing new, intelligent mobility solutions!

As a Commodity Manager, you will act as a key liaison between Rolling Stock Procurement HQ in Germany and the regional procurement team in Bangalore, India. You will drive global procurement strategies while strengthening local supplier integration to support localization and cost competitiveness.

Strategy Execution & Localization

Implement global procurement strategies within the Indian market

Identify and onboard capable local suppliers to support localization initiatives

Supplier Management & Development

Evaluate, develop, and qualify suppliers under the “local for global” approach

Collaborate with cross-functions (Engineering, Production, Quality) to enhance supplier capability

Sourcing & Cost Optimization

Analyze demand for metallic/direct production materials

Conduct RFQs, price benchmarking, and commercial evaluations

Prepare sourcing recommendations aligned with HQ stakeholders

Negotiation & Contracting

Lead commercial negotiations (pricing, terms, conditions) using both collaborative and competitive approaches

Digital Procurement & Transparency

Utilize e-sourcing tools (e-auctions, RFQs) to ensure transparent and competitive sourcing

Productivity & Continuous Improvement

Drive cost reduction and productivity initiatives with internal teams and suppliers

Escalation Management

Act as first escalation point for supplier performance issues impacting logistics or operations

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us.

This role is based in Bangalore. You might be required to visit other locations within India and outside. In return, you'll get the chance to work with teams impacting - and the shape of things to come. We're Siemens. A collection of over 379,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we encourage applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow.

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