P IT Commodity Manager– INDIA
Job Description | Siemens Limited India & Affiliates
Location: Bengaluru / Mumbai / Pune
Role overview
Siemens India seeks a technically accomplished and commercially driven leader to shape and execute its IT commodity strategy. The role combines deep enterprise IT engineering knowledge with strategic sourcing, technology vendor management and commercial leadership across Infrastructure, Hardware, Software, Cloud, Telecommunications and IT Services.
The role bridges IT and Procurement, working closely aligned with Siemens global commodity teams, India IT leadership and business stakeholders to deliver competitive, secure and scalable technology solutions. A strong technical foundation is essential; this is not a traditional procurement-only position.
Key responsibilities
IT commodity strategy & leadership
· Develop and implement IT commodity strategies aligned with global frameworks and India business priorities.
· Lead sourcing across IT infrastructure, hardware, software, cloud, telecommunications and managed services.
· Drive standardization, demand aggregation, supplier consolidation, technology optimization and measurable savings.
Technical evaluation & solution shaping
· Evaluate enterprise architectures, data centers, networks, cloud platforms, end-user computing, software and licensing models.
· Challenge specifications constructively and identify technically viable alternatives based on performance, security, scalability and total cost of ownership.
· Partner with IT Architecture, Engineering, Operations and Cybersecurity on technical feasibility, lifecycle and supplier decisions.
Strategic sourcing & commercial management
· Lead complex RFPs, technical-commercial evaluations, negotiations, contracting and supplier selection.
· Build TCO models and business cases covering acquisition, implementation, licensing, maintenance and lifecycle costs.
· Negotiate with OEMs, software providers, integrators and managed service partners to deliver value beyond price.
Supplier, stakeholder & governance leadership
· Manage strategic suppliers, performance, service levels, innovation roadmaps and supplier risks.
· Influence senior IT and business stakeholders and collaborate effectively with global procurement teams.
· Ensure procurement compliance, contractual discipline, cybersecurity coordination and transparent sourcing decisions.
· Lead and develop teams and support IT transformation and continuous improvement.
Qualifications & experience
Education
· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Telecommunications or related Engineering discipline.
· MBA or relevant technology certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, Cisco, TOGAF, ITIL) are advantageous.
Professional background
· Preferably 12–18 years of relevant experience; demonstrated capability matters more than a rigid tenure threshold.
· Prior experience in IT Architecture, Development Engineering, Systems Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering or Technology Leadership strongly preferred.
· Exposure to strategic IT sourcing, commercial negotiations, contracts and technology vendor management.
· Experience with complex enterprise technology portfolios, multinational stakeholders and team or program leadership.
