Category Manager

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Job Description

Job ID
489689
Posted since
22-Dec-2025
Organization
Mobility
Field of work
SCM-Procurement / Supply Chain Logistics
Company
Siemens Limited
Experience level
Mid-level Professional
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Office/Site only
Employment type
Permanent
Location(s)
  • Bangalore - Karnataka - India

Hello Visionary!

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!

We are looking for Category Manager- Electrical C-Class

You’ll make a difference by

In your role as Category Manager- Electrical C-Class, you act as a key liaison between Rolling Stock Procurement Headquarters in Germany and the regional procurement organization in Bangalore, India. You drive global procurement strategies while enabling supplier localization and strengthening the local supply base for electrical C-class commodities.

  • Implement global procurement and localization strategies for electrical C-class materials such as switchgears, connectors, sensors, lugs, wiring harnesses, cables, and fully loaded electrical cabinets
  • Identify, evaluate, and onboard local Indian suppliers to support the “local for global” sourcing approach
  • Analyze B- & C-material demand (direct production materials), prepare RFQs, conduct price and total cost comparisons, and support sourcing decisions in alignment with HQ
  • Develop suppliers in collaboration with engineering, production, quality, and logistics to meet technical, quality, and commercial requirements
  • Negotiate commercial and contractual purchasing conditions, applying both collaborative and distributive negotiation techniques
  • Drive productivity improvements and cost-optimization initiatives through internal cross-functional working groups and supplier alignment
  • Utilize e-Sourcing and digital procurement tools to ensure transparent, competitive, and compliant awarding processes
  • Act as first escalation point for the local logistics organization in case of supplier performance or delivery issues

Desired Skills:

  • Technical or economical university degree, or 7–11 years of professional experience in strategic procurement
  • Proven experience in sourcing and buying electrical C-class components, especially:
  • Switchgears and protection devices
  • Sensors and Electronics
  • Electrical connectors, terminals, and lugs
  • Wiring harnesses and cable assemblies
  • Power and control cables
  • Fully loaded or pre-assembled electrical cabinets
  • Strong understanding of technical drawings, specifications, BOMs, and manufacturing processes
  • Solid experience in supplier negotiations, cost breakdown analysis, and contract execution
  • Business-fluent English is mandatory; German language skills are an advantage
  • Familiarity with ERP and e-Sourcing platforms is preferred
  • Open-minded, proactive, and solution-oriented approach to tasks
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to act as an interface between global and local teams
  • Analytical mindset combined with creativity in problem solving
  • Willingness to work in an international, cross-cultural environment

Join us and be yourself!

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.

Make your mark in our exciting world at Siemens.

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.

Find out more about mobility at: https://new.siemens.com/global/en/products/mobility.html and about Siemens careers at: www.siemens.com/careers

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