Senior Strategic Sourcing Professional - Mechanical Commodities

Barry-Wehmiller International Pvt Ltd; Chennai; In loco; INR 2.500.000 - 4.000.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Barry-Wehmiller International Pvt Ltd in Chennai seeks a Senior Professional - Strategic Sourcing to design and execute India-focused sourcing strategies for mechanical components. You will lead supplier assessments, negotiations, and supplier performance programs to deliver cost savings and improved supply chain reliability.

The role requires 10+ years in direct material strategic sourcing, experience with ERP and sourcing platforms, and collaboration with global stakeholders.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or SCM; CPSM/CIPS/CPIM/CSCP/PMI credentials are a plus.
• Proven 10+ years in direct material strategic sourcing within global MNCs.
• Experience with capital equipment manufacturing a plus.

Mansioni

• Develop and deploy mechanical commodity sourcing strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead supplier sourcing, evaluation, and onboarding activities with full RFX processes.
• Negotiate contracts including pricing, lead times, terms, SLAs and KPIs.
• Drive spend analysis, cost savings, and risk mitigation across the supply base.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to optimize procurement costs and supply chain resilience.

Conoscenze

Strategic sourcing

Supplier evaluation

Negotiation

Cost reduction

RFQ/RFP processes

Formazione

Engineering degree

Supply chain certification

Strumenti

ERP systems

Sourcing platforms

Data analytics

Descrizione del lavoro

About Us

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Position Summary

The Senior Professional - Strategic Sourcing Role is responsible to develop & deploy robust India sourcing - supply base strategies for mechanical commodities (especially fabricated & machined parts, assemblies) used in building paper and packaging machineries. The Senior Professional - Strategic Sourcing has to optimize & grow India regional direct materials spend / savings by effectively partnering with business functions to understand the needs, opportunities and accordingly deliver right sourcing solutions from India regional supply base. The Senior Professional - Strategic Sourcing has to play a pivotal role in driving improved supply base performance (quality, delivery, responsiveness, cost) and greater supply chain resilience / reliability / predictability by seamlessly executing following key deliverables… a) Identify, evaluate, develop highly capable - high performing suppliers b) Consolidate spend and thereby mitigate high risk suppliers c) Continuously analyze market trends & establish business beneficial contracts / agreements with supply base d) Dynamically enhance capabilities, capacities, flexibility in supply base / supply chain e) Build long term relationships with suppliers, internal stakeholders This position will be based out of BW GCC Chennai office and shall report to India GCC Supply Chain Director

Key Responsibilities / Deliverables

• Develop & Deploy Mechanical Commodity Sourcing Strategy aligning with business goals
• Supplier Sourcing & Evaluation: Understand sourcing needs and scout‑screen‑short list suppliers. Conduct comprehensive assessments (Capability, Capacity, Techno commercial, EHS, QMS, Financials etc). Execute RFIs / RFPs / RFQs and evaluate supplier proposals using total cost of ownership (TCO) models.
• Contract Finalization: Negotiate favorable pricing, lead times, payment terms, SLAs, general terms & conditions, stocking program, KPIs with new and existing “grow”, “maintain” suppliers.
• Supplier Qualification & Onboarding: Lead & drive product & process qualifications, business integration. Lead & drive supply base spend consolidation, grow – maintain – exit strategies.
• Spend Analysis: Routinely analyse spend data, monitor market trends – macro/micro economic indicators to continuously identify, report cost‑lead time‑supply chain optimization opportunities and risks.
• Risk Management: Proactively assess supply base / supply chain risks (capacity, capabilities, flexibility, geo‑political, financial, operational etc) and implement robust contingency / mitigation plans. Demonstrate leadership and drive supply recovery during crisis.
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Engage early and effectively partner with key business functions (Internal customers, Procurement Operations, Quality, Commodity leaders, Engineering, Finance etc) to optimize procurement cost and enable sustainable sourcing solutions for the business.
• Supplier Performance & Relationship Management: Conduct monthly / quarterly / semi annual / annual performance and business reviews with key suppliers. Lead / drive / facilitate in resolving issues promptly & improve the outcomes.
• a) Identify, evaluate, develop highly capable – high performing suppliers
• b) Consolidate spend and thereby mitigate high risk suppliers
• c) Continuously analyze market trends & establish business beneficial contracts / agreements with supply base
• d) Dynamically enhance capabilities, capacities, flexibility in supply base / supply chain
• e) Build long term relationships with suppliers, internal stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Supply Chain Management / Operations Managements. Industry recognized credentials/certificates (CPSM/CIPS/CPM/CPIM/CSCP/PMP) – Added advantage. Relevant Experience. Minimum 10 years of hands‑on experience in direct material strategic sourcing. Strong knowledge and proven skills in sourcing mechanical parts (fabricated, machined etc) in India. Must have worked in global MNCs. Experience with Capital equipment (machinery) manufacturing MNCs will be added advantage. Proven track record on the following: Identified – evaluated – onboarded – developed highly capable & high performing suppliers. Negotiations of contracts/agreements. Conducted market research & spend analytics. Consolidated supply base. Proactively identified and mitigated supply chain risks. Delivered measurable cost savings & lead‑time reductions, improved pay terms & cash flow. Grown regional spend & savings. Improved Sourcing / Procurement processes and driven efficiencies, productivity. Exposure to ERPs & Sourcing platforms, Data & analytic tools. Strong knowledge & understanding on supply chain domain functions. Experience in collaborating with global & regional stakeholders [Procurement Operations, Quality, Commodity leaders, Engineering, Finance etc].

Desired Competencies / Skills

Domain Sourcing (Strategic) expertise in Mechanical Commodity Technical know-how, Supply base landscape awareness, Costing knowledge in Mechanical Commodity Strong interpersonal & leadership skills Presentation & articulation skills Negotiation & influencing skills Supplier performance & relationship management Supply base / Supply chain risk management User experience in Sourcing ERPs / platforms, Data & analytic tools Strategic thinking Analytical thinking Financial Accumen Solutions Problem solving ability

Company Culture

We believe our culture differentiates us from other firms.

We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.

Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Company: BW Corporate GCC Experience Level Senior Level