Team Lead - Procurement - Transformers

Siemens Mobility; Thane; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy India Limited in Kalwa, Thane is seeking a seasoned SCM-Procurement leader to develop and execute strategic sourcing for Direct Materials used in Power & Distribution Transformers. You will drive supplier selection, cost optimization, and cross-functional coordination to meet business goals.

You will negotiate long-term supply agreements, manage both domestic and international suppliers, and lead a team of procurement professionals to deliver high-quality parts on time.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading teams in strategic sourcing for direct commodities.
• 15-20 years of experience in strategic sourcing for Power & Distribution Transformers.
• Ability to cost materials, negotiate and manage long-term supply agreements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for Direct Materials of transformers.
• Optimize cost through bidding, supplier development and alternate sourcing.
• Coordinate strategic sourcing activities across internal functions and external vendors.
• Negotiate techno-commercial terms and long-term contracts with suppliers.
• Build and sustain strong supplier relationships ensuring quality, safety, and timely delivery.
• Manage domestic and international sourcing of direct and indirect materials.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Creative problem solving

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Siemens Procurement Tools

e-Auction (Siemens Tools)

Job description

SCM-Procurement / Supply Chain Logistics

SIEMENS ENERGY INDIA LIMITED

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Procurement Team Leader - Kalwa, Thane, Siemens Energy India Ltd.

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We make real what matters. This is your role

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for the sourcing of Large Power Transformer commodities.
• Optimize cost through competitive bidding, supplier development, and alternate sourcing.
• Plan, coordinate, monitor and support Strategic sourcing activities for Direct Materials for Power & Distribution Transformer factory within framework of policies and guideline of SL and SAG with the objective of achieving and exceeding the business goals and strive for customer satisfaction. In addition to it following will be responsibilities for this position
• Responsible for Procurement of Direct Commodities of Transformers such as Copper, CRGO, Insulation, Tanks, Bushings, Tap Changers, Measuring Instruments, Control Panels & ‘C’ class items like Hardware & Gaskets.
• Responsible for coordinating with Internal/ External partners.
• Internal such as Engineering, Planning, Operation Procurement, Quality, Commercial, Sales, Project Mgt & Other divisional SCM colleagues.
• External Counter counterparts such as Vendors & Service Providers.
• Negotiate techno-commercial terms, long‑term supply agreements, and service contracts.
• Build and sustain strong supplier relationships ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and delivery standards.
• Manage both domestic and international sourcing, including direct & indirect materials.
• To deliver the Right Quality product in Right Quantity at Right Time from Right Source at Right Price at Right Place.
• You will be responsible for activities such as analyzing the user requirement, review the budget, time schedule & EHS / Safety requirements, draft the enquiry specs along with user department, identify potential vendors, float inquiry, provide clarifications to/from vendors & comply all offers technically with the help of user department, cost estimations, negotiations, TOCO Analysis, QES preparation &
• provide support for delivery & payment related topics.
• Improve supplier performance based on feedback through periodical review on product, services & processes to achieve improvement in cost, quality & time frame.

We don’t need superheroes, just super minds.

• He / She should be creative & solution oriented.
• He / She should be able to lead a team of buying professionals
• He / She should Mechanical / Electrical Engineer
• He / She should have 15-20 years of relevant experience of Strategic Sourcing of Direct Commodities of Power & Distribution Transformers.
• He / She should be able to do basic costing of materials.
• He / She should be familiar with Siemens Procurement Tools.
• He / She should be able to conduct the e‑Auction on Siemens Tools independently.
• He / She should be familiar with EHS Norms for Factory & Site.
• He / She should be willing to visit suppliers at different locations / cities.

We’ve got quite a lot to offer. How about you?

This role is based in Kalwa-TR, where you’ll get the chance to work with teams impacting entire cities, countries, and the shape of things to come.