Senior Manager, Procurement Competence Center

Job Description

NKT is looking for a Sr Manager, Procurement Competence Center G3C in Chennai to manage procurement analytics, market intelligence, and process excellence that support better decisions across categories, suppliers, and procurement initiatives. This is a valuable opportunity to join a global company where digital transformation, performance management, and continuous improvement matter to the green transition. Do you want to help procurement teams turn data into practical action?

Shape procurement analytics and process excellence globally

In this role, you will manage a team of specialists and analysts within Procurement Excellence and turn data, KPIs, and market insights into practical actions. You will work across business lines, group functions, and suppliers to improve process maturity, compliance, supplier performance governance, and digital tools. The role also includes change management, communication in procurement forums, and support for procurement academy planning and skills development.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Manage procurement analytics, KPIs, and reporting
• Build market intelligence and recommendation models
• Improve procurement processes, tools, and compliance
• Oversee supplier performance scorecards and governance
• Coordinate strategic initiatives, stakeholder communication, and adoption

You will report to the Sr Director, Procurement Excellence, and work with a diverse team of specialists and analysts in the COO business line. The position is based in Chennai, India, and includes international travel of more than 30 days per year.

Collaborative procurement manager with a structured approach

You are organized, professional, and comfortable working across functions and cultures. You communicate clearly with senior stakeholders, coach team members carefully, and remain focused when priorities shift. You are curious about better ways of working, balanced in decision-making, and able to translate complex information into practical next steps for others.

You also have:

• University degree in Economics, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• 10+ years in supply chain or procurement within a corporate manufacturing environment
• 5+ years managing global teams in procurement management or a similar function
• Experience in strategic procurement, category management, cost modelling, negotiation, procurement analytics, and market intelligence
• Fluent English and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, project management tools, and SAP or similar ERP systems

Help build smarter procurement for a greener tomorrow

NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We are focused on establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply - even if you don't tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.

This role offers scope to grow within an international environment where procurement, digital tools, and data are central to business planning. You will work closely with experienced colleagues across functions, contribute to important transformation initiatives, and expand your skills in people management, analytics, process governance, and stakeholder collaboration.

"In this role, you will help connect analytics, market insights, and process improvement so procurement teams can make better decisions across the business," says Hiring Manager, Marzena Stark.

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We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 15th June 2026. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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