Buying Professional - Substation Automation Control Relay Protection Air Insulated Switch Gear

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
  
  

• 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