MUMBAI · FULLTIME
Buying Professional - Substation Automation /Control relay Protection / Air insulated Switch gear
Siemens
Mumbai · onsite · Posted 8d ago
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About this role
Buying Professional - Substation Automation /Control relay Protection / AIS
Nature of Job
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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Skills
Cost breakdown analysisSupplier Capacity MappingSAPHIRA processesProcurement plan KPI’sE-sourcingauditsehsanalytical toolsE-AuctionTechno-Commercial EvaluationE-biddingSupply Chain ManagementMS Officesupplier risk assessmentsquality improvementseRFQ
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