Lead Sourcing Specialist - Commodity Management

• Lead Sourcing Buyer will be responsible for managing Demand to Execution for competitive, compliant, commercial proposals for Electrical & Mechanical Commodity
• Define Supplier Strategy Including supplier selection, qualification process and optimization of supplier panel.
• Drive supplier development & component development and coordinate with Supplier Quality for onboarding process
• Is responsible for monitoring allocated commodity including supplier negotiations, contracting, and securing best terms and conditions.
• Will work closely with Global Commodity leader (GCL) to help develop sourcing strategy to achieve cost, improved cash flow, and T&Cs
• Strategic Sourcing: Define the Commodity Strategy for the site, supplier target panel and action plan,
• Constantly survey the market for intelligence, benchmark, and development of new or existing suppliers of local or global usage. Distribute the information to the stakeholders
• Develop strategy with potential suppliers & commodity strategy to execute cost reduction projects and coordinate with R&D, Engineering and Supplier Quality teams to improve Cost
• Develop technical and market expertise in global commodity area
• Lead Supplier Relationship management program for target suppliers,
• Tendering: Define inputs for tendering purposes (e.g. costing and target panel) and ensure compliance of Business Award with validated Supplier Panel and tendering budgets
• Working with stake holder teams to ensure fulfilment and quality requirements are improved
• Work with Global Logistics team and Sourcing teams to minimize transportation & packing costs
• Meeting with Suppliers to discuss performance, provide feedback, discuss opportunities, requirements.
• Concisely communicate status of critical quotes to management, operations, and internal customers in a timely manner.
• Good in Analytical and operational problem-solving skills, able to generate & manage commodity data
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, from an accredited university or college
• Min of 10 yrs of experience in Sourcing / Commodity management / Negotiation / Purchasing
  

Desired Characteristics

• Exposure in Aluminum Die / Sand castings, Machined components, Porcelain and Polymerics Insulators, Insulating paper/press boards, Epoxy components, Gaskets/O-rings, etc.
• Candidates having experience in CT/CVT product manufacturing industry will be preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Excellent negotiation and execution skills
• Market (commodity) knowledge and experience in working across various functions (quality, supply chain, logistics) and Ability to work in cross-functional global team environment
• Experience in LCC sourcing, building, and developing a supply base for assigned commodity,
• Six Sigma certified (GE Employees Only) and Experience in deploying lean techniques
• Contract management / legal awareness, Risk management skills
• Ensures compliance to applicable laws and regulations governing quality, safety, and product performance.
• Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement both on a personal and organizational level
  

Additional Information

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