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Sr. manager Category Buyer
Schneider Electric
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INTRODUCTION :
Global ETO business of Schneider Electric has been going through high level of transformation for higher performance and value creation for its end customers producing Medium and low voltage Switchgears and Transformers.
Global ETO procurement is one of the strong drivers of the transformations and has been contributing heavily in last few years.
MVI is one of the fastest growing Plant under Global ETO with >25% sales growth Projected in 2025
This position of Senior Category Buyer to manage Electromechanical Categories & Raw Material ( Switchgear Domain Medium Voltage ) by designing & implementing annual performance operation plan and management.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
1. CATEGORY BUYER / MANAGER :
Spend Management:
Responsible for supplier selection, supplier development, coordinate Supplier Qualifications ( SAM )
Person should be able to handle a spend of @ 10 ME and able to manage supplier management, spend analytics, Need preparation and 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 and external suppliers
Cost reduction / Productivity:
Responsible to generate annual cost reductions through various levers like - Nego preparation, Should cost Analysis , External Benchmarking , Multi year agreements, Change of Supplier , Value Engineering and ocalisation
Supply Management :
Collaborate effectively with plant team to support the plant Supply chain 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 Operations, Quality and Engineering to generate higher level productivity, quality and customer satisfaction .
Procurement Digitization :
Should be able to learn & use Digitization 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 .
2. SENIOR CATEGORY MANAGER :
Responsible for delivering procurement team KPI for the plant.
Represent the procurement team in the business and become a liaison between the global procurement function and plant.
Build the strong procurement team for future.
Ensure high level of engagement with the business to support through procurement
Manage the procurement team to deliver higher results : Productivity ( Nego / COS / QVE / Localization) , Supplier base consolidation (SBO) , Supplier Relationship Management ( SRM) , Supplier Risk Management Resilinc and Resilience in the Supply Chain.
Close co-ordination with Finance for AOC (productivity reporting) , KIC Audit compliance and Supplier payments etc.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES :
Proven experience in project management, team leadership
Knowledge of Switchgear and Switchgear Key Components and Supplier Base
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 leadership capacities within International, multi Lobs / BUs and changing environment
Strong communication skills.
Fluent in English
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering from Premium Institute
- Minimum 15 years of experience in Sourcing / Procurement Domain of Switchgear Industry
- Hands on experience in Raw Material Category and Electr
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
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Monday to Friday
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