Commercial Manager - Sourcing

  • Category: Engineering
  • Location: Chennai, IN

Join us and contribute to the world’s transition to a green and sustainable future!

Do you want to make a difference in a company that supplies high-quality products and system solutions for the energy transition? Then join our high voltage solution team in Chennai as Commercial Manager- Sourcing.


What does your day to day work look like?

The role of a Commercial Manager in Sourcing is important in ensuring the seamless procurement and supply of cables. This individual will be the linchpin in coordinating with supply chain partners to meet the demands of both external and internal customers. Their expertise in handling the entire program, coupled with a robust understanding of import and export logistics, is crucial for maintaining the efficiency and reliability of the supply chain. Effective performance in this role supports the company's operational continuity and contributes to overall customer satisfaction.

Your Primary Task Involves:

  • Commercial review of sourcing requests from internal & external customers and convert it into sourcing requests and submit to Supply Chain Partners.
  • Check commercial offers from Supply Chain Partners and perform commercial clarifications.
  • Responsible for setting up logistics concept & calculate logistics costs​.
  • Prepare inter-company quotes​ and negotiate prices​ & commercial conditions.
  • Prepare commercial part of contract with Supply Chain Partners.
  • Will be involved in SAP order processing​.
  • Responsible for handling of bonds​/insurances and logistics part of order.
  • Prepare/review documentation required for export/import ​.
  • Review & clarify tax topics​, process invoices​ and handling claims.

What we look for?

  • Any Graduate with 7-15 years of experience in logistics and project management.
  • Commercial Management in export business, logistics company.
  • Experience in SAP is desirable.

At NKT we believe in empowering our team members to thrive both personally and professionally. Our commitment to work-life balance extends beyond mere words; it’s woven into the fabric of our company culture. Whether you’re working from home or collaborating in our vibrant office spaces, we prioritize flexibility, well-being, and harmony. Because when our team members flourish, so does our innovation and success.

About NKT

At the factory in Cologne, NKT is designing, developing and manufacturing the high-voltage power cable solutions enabling the Energiewende and the global transition to renewable energy. Here, you will join a diverse organization at an internationally recognized engineering center at a state-of-the-art power cable factory. 

At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 5.000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 2.6 billion in 2023. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com

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