Manager – Strategic Sourcing

Earnmodes; Vadodara; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd. invites applications for the role of Manager – Strategic Sourcing at the Vadodara plant. The incumbent will lead supplier selection, audits, and strategic cost management for stamping and fabrication parts, operating onsite in Vadodara, Gujarat, India.

The role requires 5–8 years of sourcing experience and a B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical engineering. You will drive RFQ processes, POs, and cross-functional part approvals with Engineering and Quality teams.

Qualifications

• B.E / B.Tech (Mechanical) or equivalent.
• 5–8 years of experience in strategic sourcing / procurement.
• Experience in stamping and fabrication parts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify suitable suppliers for stamping and fabrication parts and define supplier strategy.
• Involve in supplier audit and approval processes.
• Develop parts with vendors, initiate RFQ, issue POs and follow up.
• Participate in part approvals with Engineering and Quality teams.
• Apply zero-based costing, rate fixation and negotiation per agreed frequency.
• Guide the team on productivity, new product development, and vendor negotiations.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and work on cost-reduction projects.
• De-risk and rationalize supplier base per sourcing strategy.

Skills

Vendor development

Negotiation

Costing

Team leadership

Procurement

RFQ management

Education

B.E / B.Tech (Mechanical)

Job description

Job Description

Manager – Strategic Sourcing

Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Vadodara, India

Procurement

127360

Onsite

Job Description

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: Manager – Strategic Sourcing

Experience: 5 to 8 years

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

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 development 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, vendor development

Team Player & Self -driven. Digital Mindset

Knowledge of Manufacturing Process

Effective Communication / Issue resolution Skills

What’s in it for me?

Meaningful work with direct impact on business performance and operational success

Career development opportunities in a global organization committed to your growth

Collaborative culture that encourages innovation and values diverse perspectives

Flexible work arrangements designed to support your professional and personal well-being

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