Deputy Manager - Strategic Sourcing

Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation is a pioneering electrical and automation brand with a rich legacy of over 70 years in India. We offer comprehensive portfolio of low-voltage switchgear, medium-voltage switchgear, automation solutions, software, and services catering to diverse segments, including homes, agriculture, buildings, infrastructure, and industry.

This position will be for Vadodara Plant for Lauritz Knudsen Electrical & Automation (A unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.)

Designation: Deputy Manager - Strategic Sourcing

Experience: 4 to 6 years

Key Responsibilities:

Identify suitable Supplier for Stamping & Fabrication parts. Able to decide strategy for the supplier.

Involve in the supplier Audit & Approval process.

Development of parts with vendor, Initiate RFQ, Purchase Orders & follow-up.

Involve in Part approval process along with Engineering & Quality.

Zero based Costing, Rate fixation, Rate Negotiation, rate revision as per agreed frequency.

Able to guide team for productivity , New product devlopment and commercial negotiations with vendors

Identify cost saving opportunity & work on Identified project for Cost reduction.

De-Risking & rationalize supplier base as per Sourcing Strategy.

Competencies:

Negotiation Skills – Zero / Fact Based Costing

Team Player & Self -driven. Digital Mindset

Knowledge of Manufacturing Process

Effective Communication / Issue resolution Skills

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• Qualification: B.E / B.Tech (Mechanical)
  
  

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