Purchasing Specialist 2

Pepperl+Fuchs Group; Kanchipuram; Presencial; INR 600.000 - 850.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pepperl+Fuchs is seeking a Purchasing Specialist 2 to develop and execute material group strategies, optimizing cost, quality, delivery, flexibility, and supplier performance. The role involves building strong relationships across R&D, Procurement, Quality, and other global functions while leading supplier audits and development.

The position requires experience in supplier life cycle management, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure compliant and cost-effective sourcing

Formación

• Experience in developing material group strategies to optimize cost, quality, delivery, flexibility and supplier performance.
• Ability to build relationships with R&D, Procurement, Quality and other global functions.
• Experience leading supplier audits, assessments and development.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute Material Group strategies to optimize cost, quality, delivery, flexibility, innovation and supplier performance across SEC projects EE/ME commodities.
• Lead supplier audits, assessments and development to drive process, quality and compliance improvements.
• Lead global supplier negotiations and contract management to secure competitive commercial terms.
• Drive cost-down, technical cost optimization and supplier development initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate supply, supplier and commercial risks, ensuring timely escalation and stakeholder alignment.

Conocimientos

Global stakeholder relationships

Sourcing strategy development

Supplier negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Descripción del empleo

At Pepperl+Fuchs, we combine a strong commitment to innovation with a deep respect for the traditions that have shaped our success. From renewable energy and automotive production to water treatment plants and chemical systems, our advanced electronic sensors and automation components enable smooth and safe operations around the globe.

We Take Pride In Fostering a Supportive And Collaborative Workplace Culture, Where Employees Feel Connected And Valued - Much Like a Close-knit Family. As We Continue To Grow, We Are Excited To Welcome a New Team Member For The Following Position

Purchasing Specialist 2

• Develop and execute Material Group strategies to optimize cost, quality, delivery, flexibility, innovation and supplier performance across SEC projects EE/ME commodities.
• Build strong global stakeholder relationships with R&D, Procurement, Quality and other global functions, working independently across locations.
• Lead supplier audits, assessments and development to drive process, quality and compliance improvements.
• Conduct market, benchmark and cost analysis to identify sourcing and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Manage the full Supplier Life Cycle — sourcing, qualification, onboarding, evaluation, development, consolidation and phase-out.
• Lead global supplier negotiations and contract management to secure competitive commercial terms.
• Drive cost-down, technical cost optimization, localization and supplier development initiatives.
• Support NPI and new-part sourcing, including supplier qualification, sample/FA readiness and mass-production readiness.
• Identify and mitigate supply, supplier and commercial risks, ensuring timely escalation and stakeholder alignment.
• Drive procurement digitalization, automation and e-procurement excellence.
• Lead cross-functional problem solving with R&D, Quality, Production and Supply Planning to improve supplier and business performance.

Pepperl+Fuchs actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of ethnicity, country of origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, skin color, physical or mental abilities, social background, or any other protected characteristic. All employment decisions are made based on these principles and in full compliance with applicable federal and state laws.