Senior Manager - Procurement

Key Responsibilities

• Realize the build of critical , complex machines for Schneider Electric Plants by effective procurement Management. Identify and manage risks in the Project.
• Responsible for all purchasing activities material , services , logistics for machine building activities of MDC International. • Manage the right level of inventory for standard parts balancing cost and lead time.
• Identify new and right suppliers , partners for improving quality , cost and delivery of parts , services needed for MDC International.
• Anticipate risks and plan in advance , backup plans to get the material
• Prepare and update weekly , monthly report on Procurement status
• Responsible for handling 3-4 procurement specialists

Purchase Activity

• Get the quotations for the anticipated materials , service at the right time for the project manager to be able to provide the quotes for the Machines
• Procure all parts needed for the machine development activities of Machine Design centre International ( MDC International ) with right quality ,optimized cost and shortest lead time.
• Create PO based on PRs and followup for PO release .
• Formalize service contracts with partners for surface treatment needs , wiring , drafting etc.,
• Work closely with the project manager , technical team well in advance to plan the materials , service needs for the projects in MDC International
• Have dual sourcing , backup plans for critical items to be procured. With the support of project manager, technical team drive the suppliers to provide the material , service on time
• Manage the transportation and logistics , based on agreed conditions in the project.
• Continuous Improvement
• Conduct regular audits of the suppliers along with Technical team to improve quality, establish right standards .
• Look out for external Benchmark , Industry forums to identify new suppliers to improve Quality , cost ,delivery of parts and service
• Work with other purchasing teams in the company to fix better deals.
• Work out with other MDCs to look at ways to stock critical parts and use when needed.

Requirement:

Education: Bachelor/ Diploma in mechanical / electrical / automation / Mechatronics

Job Related Experience: Strong Negotiation skills , ERP systems , MS Office a must

Business Understanding:

• 3-5 years in Procurement function / Machine design function Experience with SAP systems
• Purchase activity Negotiation skills , Contract preparation , Inventory management
• Knowledge on common materials ,services needed for Machine development
• Manage / Balance budget to meet the committed Quality , Cost , Delivery Accessories, Switch gear, manufacturing,