Department: SI EA O GPE MPL

Job Title: Buying Professional – MPL (Material Part Localization) India

Position Name: Buying Professional

Job Family: SCM-Procurement / Supply Chain Logistics

Nature of Job:

·       Identification of new suppliers by leading and supporting localization activities

·       Drive supplier management (selection/ qualification, evaluation, auditing, development) to gain the best suppliers and guarantee an optimum supply chain

·     Implementation of procurement and sourcing goal according to the global commodity strategies to ensure long-term, cost-effective supply of materials and monitoring the Indian market to bring new suppliers into the purchasing portfolio

·       Deep understanding of the localization process starting from the selection of suppliers to the release of components and start of serial production

·       Support activities such as scheduling, make or buy decisions by taking commercial, technical and quality requirements

·       Managing Purchasing topics like RFQ preparation, driving negotiation of various commodities like mechanical assemblies, Castings, Forging, Epoxy parts, Plastics & Rubber moulding etc.

·       Engaging cross-functional teams to achieve a successful execution of the project objectives

·       Supporting on global frame work contract and price negotiations to minimize the risks with suppliers for medium to large volumes

Tasks / Responsibilities

·       Coordinating the supplier management within the project scope

·       Conduct eSourcing, eRFQ, eBidding and eAuction activities

·       Knowledge of procurement plan, KPI’s & MIS is an added advantage

·       Conduct Cost breakdown analysis of offers & negotiations, coordination with Engineering & ensure the techno-commercial evaluation of the offers

·       Ability to develop zero base costing, develop short term and long-term strategies for commodities in line with global commodity strategies

·       Support @ Supplier Capacity Mapping, Supplier Risk Assessments, Audits & Quality Improvements

·       Adhere to Siemens process and compliance

Qualifications:

·       University degree in engineering (Preferably Mechanical /Production or Electrical) along with knowledge of SAP and Supply Chain Management, MS office and other analytical tools. Master’s degree is an asset

·       8-10 years of relevant experience in the field of procurement and supply chain management

·       Strong written and verbal communication skills both in English and local Indian languages

Expectations

·       Basic understanding of manufacturing processes like Sheet Metal Fabrication and welding techniques, Casting, Thermoset / Thermoplastic Molding, Hardware, Springs & services

·       Broad knowledge of cross-functional support/infrastructure processes and ability to connect loose ends into streamlined and harmonized results for the benefit of the organization    

·       Detailed understanding of pricing structure and negotiation techniques

·       Experience in Medium Voltage Switchgear business would be an added advantage.  

·       Previous experience of monitoring performance against KPIs and implementing corrective action where necessary and ensure that best practice is used across the team.

·       Good understanding of quality management systems (ISO 9001: 2008/2015), EHS & HIRA processes.

·       Experience in international business and cross-functional collaboration

·       Good supplier market knowledge in terms of manufacturing technologies and Commodities

·       Strong team working and customer orientation

·       Experience of processes mapping and optimization

·       Moderation skills for workshops

·       Work as a team player and work along with cross functional team members to drive cost reduction projects

·       Experience to work in matrix organization.

·       Intercultural sensitivity, Result and quality orientation

·       Professional ethics