Senior Manager - Procurement and Purchasing

Sr Mgr Procurement/Purchasing

Company Description

Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world leading MCUs, SoCs, Analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.

Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics and the world.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager for Local Procurement to join our team in India.

This critical leadership role will be responsible for executing, monitoring, and optimizing procurement activities in alignment with global procurement guidelines set by our headquarters in Japan. The successful candidate will possess deep expertise in procurement functions, ensuring local processes meet international standards and contribute to our global sourcing strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all local procurement operations in India, ensuring compliance with global procurement guidelines and best practices.
• Develop, implement, and monitor procurement strategies tailored to the local market while supporting global business objectives.
• Execute hands-on procurement processes, including tendering, supplier selection, and contract management.
• Prepare regular reports and analysis for the Global Procurement Director and, as needed, for India local management.
• Support change management initiatives to drive continuous improvement and innovation in procurement practices.
• Drive cost optimization, supplier performance, vendor management, and risk management within the local procurement function.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in India and global headquarters to ensure seamless communication and alignment.
• Identify and develop relationships with key local suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure adherence to quality, ethical, and sustainability standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (required) in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years experience working with international teams and reporting to global headquarters.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on operational expertise.
• Results-driven, proactive, and adaptable to change.

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.

With a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’     

At Renesas, you can: 

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.  

• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure. 

• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.    

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?  

Join Renesas. Let’s Shape the Future together.  

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.

Experience Level

Senior Level