Experience
8 - 12 yrs
Job Location
Pune, India
Vacancy
1
Designation
Procurement Category Manager
Job Type
Not specified
Job Description
Bring your energy to Aggreko as Category Lead Direct Procurement based in Pune . You will support the establishment of a new supply base in India for the most strategic component parts that will be supplied into Aggreko s forthcoming manufacturing facility and the Global Procurement Hub.
The role will drive the assessment, negotiation, onboarding and the strategic management of key suppliers for Aggreko s manufacturing facility and global procurement hub. You will be commercially astute and have experience of strategic sourcing, contracting and performance management. The role would work closely alongside both the pre-existing strategic, global Directs team and the newly formed Indian Procurement team.
What you ll do as Category Lead:
- Strategic Supplier Management: Identify, negotiate with, and develop strategic in-country suppliers to build a robust local supply base for core product parts in India.
- Contractual Frameworks & Category Strategy: Establish, negotiate, and manage contractual agreements to ensure quality, cost-effective, and reliable supply, while developing and implementing aligned category strategies.
- Supplier Performance & Risk Mitigation: Regularly benchmark and manage supplier performance through formal onboarding and monitoring, mitigating supply risks by developing alternative sources.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full compliance with customs regulations, GST frameworks, and import/export documentation requirements (including DGFT norms).
- Ethical Sourcing: Drive ethical sourcing practices in line with Aggreko s ESG standards and Supplier Code of Conduct.
You ll have the following skills and experience:
- 8-12 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management, with a proven ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, fast paced environment while maintaining a collaborative and solutions focused mindset.
- Strong commercial acumen with deep knowledge of the Indian supply base for electrical and mechanical components, enabling effective supplier evaluation, negotiation, and cost optimisation.
- Global stakeholder management capability , with the ability to work seamlessly with teams across Aggreko s international footprint, demonstrating cultural awareness, adaptability, and strong relationship building skills.
- Clear, authentic, and inclusive communication style , with the ability to navigate a rapidly evolving business landscape while ensuring consistent performance against defined KPIs such as supplier onboarding, cost variance, and contractual compliance.
- Educational background in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline; an MBA or postgraduate qualification is preferred.
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