Sr. manager Category Buyer

Schneider Electric

3.3

(16)

Vadodara, India

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    Position summary

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    • Person should be able to handle a spend of @ 10 to 15 ME independently in terms of supplier management, spend analytics, Need preparation , Annual Procurement Purchasing Planning ( APOP)

    • Co-ordinate effectively with Regional and global category teams to formulate and execute category initiatives.

    • Contract and Risk management in procurement.

    Part / Component Development

    • Responsible for RFP , Negotiations ,PPAP co-ordination ,Pricing agreement and co-ordinate LTC , QTC co-ordination with respective functions .

    • Cost reduction / Productivity:

    • Responsible to generate annual cost reductions through various levers like - Nego preparation, Should cost Analysis & co-ordination , Benchmarking , Year on Year productivity Negotiations , Change of Supplier , QVE co-ordination , localisation

    Supplier Partnership and Innovation:

    • To develop and collaborate with suppliers for long term relationship and bringing value to business through innovation .

    Supply Securitization:

    • Collaborate effectively with plant team to support the plant SC and ensure smooth flow of material from suppliers.

    • Change of supplier / Alternate sourcing to secure supplies and avoid single source / mono-source situation.

    Collaboration with cross functions:

    • Work closely with internal stake holders like Quality, R&D , Engineering teams to generate higher level productivity , quality and customer satisfaction .

    Procurement Digitisation :

    • Should be able to learn & use Digitisation effectively in procurement for reducing the NVAs .

    Sustainability in procurement :

    Work closely with internal ( cross functional) and external ( suppliers) stake holders to support the mission of SE towards sustainability for planet and human

    Required competencies:

    • Strong in communication, data analysis

    • Executive presentation skills with ability to convince stake holders.

    • Exposure to project management, team collaboration is an added advantage.

    • Electrical / Mechanical Engineering would be preferred

    • Mandatory knowledge and understanding of Transformer

    • Experience in Procurement / Sourcing of Transformer related categories like Copper Conductors, Transformer Oil and Insulation

    • Desire to innovate. Entrepreneur spirit. Customer focused.

    • Passionate with digitization: how it is changing our environment and how to make the best of it

    • Strong communication skills.

    • Fluent in English

    • High level of positive attitude and passion to change

    Qualifications

    1. Bachelors Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering from Premium Institute

    2. Minimum 8-10 years of experience in Sourcing / Procurement Domain of Transformer Industry

    3. Hands on experience in transformer procurement

    Schedule: Full-time
    Req: 0095S9

    Why you should apply for a job to Schneider Electric:

  • 56% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 62% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.