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1 Schneider Electric Category Buyer Job

Category Buyer

Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.

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based on 3.7k Reviews

8-10 years

Vadodara

1 vacancy

Category Buyer

Schneider Electric

posted 21d ago

Job Role Insights

Flexible timing

Key skills for the job

Data Analysis Data Analytics Project Management Procurement Risk Management RFP

+ 4 more

Job Description

1) Category Buyer / Category Manager:

Spend Management:

- Responsible for supplier selection, supplier development, Management supplier Audits ( SAM)

- 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

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering from Premium Institute
Minimum 8-10 years of experience in Sourcing / Procurement Domain of Transformer Industry
Hands on experience in transformer procurement

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

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