Hybrid Associate Manager

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About the role

  • Associate Manager responsible for driving cost reduction and category strategies in HVAC. Collaborating with global stakeholders in a diverse working environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cost reduction efforts by identifying material productivity opportunities, conducting spend analysis, and implementing value engineering initiatives
  • Develop and execute category strategies that align with business objectives, including supplier segmentation, risk assessment, and market intelligence gathering
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., engineering, operations, finance) to align sourcing strategies with product roadmaps and cost targets
  • Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through diversification, contingency planning, and sustainability initiatives
  • Build and maintain robust supplier relationships through regular performance reviews, contract negotiations, and collaborative improvement programs
  • Drive supplier selection, onboarding, and development processes to ensure a resilient and high-performing supply base
  • Monitor category performance metrics such as savings realization, supplier OTD (On-Time Delivery), and total cost of ownership.

Requirements

  • B.E/B.Tech. from a premier institute is a must, MBA preferred
  • 12-16 years of category management experience, preferably in HVAC industry
  • Ability to work in a global environment with global stakeholders across multiple countries
  • Strategic thinking- ability to think through and independently define priorities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge and exposure to engineering drawings, cost reduction, Value analysis and value engineering efforts, negotiation process
  • Strong desire to drive for results, sense of accountability for self and others
  • Strong program management skills, including change management
  • Self-directing and self-motivating.

Benefits

  • Have peace of mind and body with our health insurance
  • Make yourself a priority with flexible schedules and leave Policy
  • Drive forward your career through professional development opportunities
  • Achieve your personal goals with our Employee Assistance Program.

Job title

Associate Manager

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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