Dear Aspirant!

We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make a great addition to our vibrant international team.

We are looking for: Project Procurement Manager (Transformers)

You’ll make an impact by:

·       Your activities will be during the sales and execution phase. You will be assigned to selected tenders and projects where you will need to coordinate the procurement activities and to advise on procurement matters as a single point of contact towards the bid- and project management.

·       You will drive the implementation of the procurement strategies & targets for the bids and projects.

·       Implement complex end-to-end procurement RFQ’s for materials and services. You will be specialized in procuring MV and LV Transformers for our new emerging Clients.

·       Lead and Coordinate Requests for Quotations and prepare total cost of ownership comparisons incl. product specific price breakdown

·       Lead contract negotiations and secure price agreements with various suppliers

·       Lead the supplier selection, prepare and document contract awards

·       Support in claim management and customer concern procedures towards suppliers

·       Define and pre-actively build and manage a robust international supplier network for our growing demand in the APAC region. Ensure capacity and competitive pricing at our 3rd party suppliers.

·       Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, supporting critical initiatives in sustainability and digitalization.

·       As an experienced procurement person, you identify and lead to savings and efficiency gain.

Use your skills to move the world forward!

·       A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in procurement/supply chain or similar education is preferred.

·       10+ years of project procurement experience (both sales and execution phase), with 3+ years focused on procuring material and services at Southeast Asian and Chinese suppliers and familiarity with international business and contracts.

·       In addition, 3+ years of commodity/category management experience is needed for this position, preferably for transformers.

·       A formal technical education or practical on-site installation services is a plus. Proficiency in MS Office and Power BI is a plus.

·       You are a strong communicator, have strong presentation skills and are fluent in English both verbally and in writing

·       You are willing to travel, in order to maintain the supplier base in APAC and in special cases participate in global team meetings in Europe in person

·       Strong affinity for technology, a deep understanding of complex technical products and their installation and commissioning on-site, and fluency in English (spoken and written).

·       You are a strategic problem solver, and are proactive, analytical, and resilient, thriving in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

·       Not ticking every box but still excited? We’d love to meet you! If you are using AI to write your motivation letter, please state this in the last paragraph.

Create a better #TomorrowWithUs!

This role is based in Chennai, where you’ll get the chance to work with teams impacting entire cities, countries - and the shape of things to come.

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us.

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