Manager Solution Procurement (Fixed Term Contract)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Name of Entity:

Schneider Electric India

Function/Department:

Digital Buildings DBSL2 / DBIBS

Position Title:

Manager– Solution Procurement

Reports to (position title):

Head of Procurement

Job Location: Millers Road office ,Bangalore

MISSION

The position will be leading solution procurement activities who has significant role on the business top & bottom lines. (Tendering & execution Phases)

(What is the expected contributions of the position to the results of the organization)

Key Point Indicators

a. Take ownership of procurement process and shall be responsible for its implementation, including updating/ amendment, if any.

b. Continuous improvement - Build Strategy, develop processes and action plans and oversee implementation

c. Compliance to CPP process and Internal control measures

d. Training and Skill up-gradation of team

e. Margin improvement – meet/ exceed target

f. Lead the tendering support activities for its group. Shall validate cost of major items and packages and ensure back-to-back agreement

g. Lead the Subcontract/ Site services cost validation considered by TM & carry out negotiations along with IM/ PM to arrive at most competitive price.

h. Supplier / Contractor relationship management at highest level

i. Progress reviews (fortnightly) of procurement activities under different projects

j. Lead team in monthly management reviews of various projects

k. Meet Sales and Order targets for Digital Energy Business

l. Lead negotiations on high value packages during bidding and execution stage

m. Sourcing the material as per the project requirements

n. Knowledge on GST Taxation, -Imports, High sea sale procedures, SEZ etc

o. In-depth knowledge on International Procurement ( Imports ) High Sea Sale ( HSS) transactions Inco Terms , Custom Clearances Inbound & out bound Logistics Virtual Hub Import transactions

Education:

Engineering degree in Electrical/ Electronics / Mechanical with more than 7 years of work experience in Procurement

Job Related Experience:

7 years of experience in sourcing

Accountable for the assigned product portfolio’s total cost & margin management, cost reduction programs and risk mitigation for new products and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.

In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).

Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.

Approving purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services & Preparing procurement reports.

Effective people/interpersonal skills to work with Multiple project teams

Efficient organization and multi-tasking skills to manage various projects simultaneously, multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.

Cost avoidance, cost reduction and value engineering & Expertise in understanding a product Bill of Material and costing,

Experience in Manufacturing and process improvements to drive cost-down and lead-time improvements, Advanced and outstanding analytical skills, strong problem solving and root cause analysis skills

Business Understanding

Integrated Building Management Systems (Mainly BMS), Process Automation, Industrial Automation.

Others (e.g. language skills, technical skills):

Working experience in a Matrix organization
Self driven & Passionate about People Management Strong Technical, Business & Financial Knowledge Must be very fluent in English language + Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong Interpersonal Skills, Ability to implement new initiatives Highly focused & results oriented