As a Commodity Sourcing Buyer at our company, you will play a crucial role in implementing and executing local procurement strategies in alignment with global commodity strategies. Reporting to the India Sourcing Manager, your primary responsibility will involve managing core commodities to ensure cost-effectiveness, quality, and timely delivery. By conducting zero-base costing and Total Cost of Acquisition (TCA) analysis, you will contribute to delivering year-on-year cost reduction. Your duties will include monitoring key commodities price trends, conducting market analysis to identify new sourcing opportunities, and negotiating contracts and pricing agreements with suppliers to secure the best terms. Building and maintaining strong relationships with local suppliers will be essential to ensure reliable supply and best value. You will collaborate closely with the Global Procurement and Commodity teams to align local activities with global objectives. To be successful in this role, you should hold a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, and commodity management. Strong experience in sourcing key mechanical commodities such as castings, forgings, machined, and formed metals is preferred. Additionally, technical/engineering/quality experience or qualification, or a strong understanding in relation to sourcing commodity parts, is desirable. Your expertise in managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and understanding local and global market dynamics will be critical. You should possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, along with strong written and verbal communication abilities in English. Experience in working within a matrix organization, proficiency in ERP & MRP systems, ideally Oracle JD Edwards, and knowledge of procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite are also required. Furthermore, preferred qualifications include a professional certification such as CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply), experience in the manufacturing or industrial sector, and familiarity with a global procurement environment. Project management qualification/experience and manufacturing or electrical engineering certification are considered beneficial for this role. Joining our Steam Thermal Solutions business within Spirax Group, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multinational industrial engineering Group, you will have the opportunity to contribute to creating sustainable value for all stakeholders. Our technologies play a crucial role in various industries, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and supported. Spirax Group believes in providing equal opportunities to all employees and offers a range of additional benefits through its Group Inclusion Commitments, including gender-neutral parental leave, paid caregiver leave, support for individuals experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse, and menopause-friendly workplace principles. Learn more about our inclusive practices at [https://www.spiraxgroup.com/en/life-at-spirax/our-inclusive-group/our-inclusion-commitments](https://www.spiraxgroup.com/en/life-at-spirax/our-inclusive-group/our-inclusion-commitments).,
Company Description Spirax Sarco is the world's leading provider of steam system solutions. As a FTSE-100 company, we leverage over 100 years of steam engineering experience and a global network of over 1,300 industry engineers in more than 40 countries. Our extensive product range, services, and engineering expertise enable us to significantly improve plant performance, ensure compliance with regulations, and achieve environmental goals. We employ over 5,000 people worldwide, including more than 1,300 direct sales, service, and technical engineers, and have 12 strategically located manufacturing sites. Our comprehensive training programs have educated over 1,000,000 students through our 38 learning centers and correspondence courses. Role Description This is a full-time on-site role for a Sales Engineer located in Ahmedabad. The Sales Engineer will be responsible for providing technical support, engaging in direct sales activities, and maintaining excellent customer service. Day-to-day tasks include developing relationships with clients, understanding their needs, and offering tailored steam system solutions to enhance their operational efficiency. Additionally, the role involves assisting customers with technical inquiries, creating proposals, and providing product demonstrations. Qualifications Skills in Sales Engineering and Technical Support Proficiency in Sales and Customer Service Excellent Communication skills Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field Ability to work on-site in Ahmedabad Experience in the steam systems or similar industry is an advantage
The Group IT Change Manager will design and deliver a global IS Change Management process, working with global IT leaders to ensure it is fit for purpose, measurable, and operational. This role involves leading the Change Advisory Board (CAB) and driving process efficiency and effectiveness improvements. You will own and lead the delivery of a global Change Management process based on ITIL best practices, ensuring it is fit for purpose and operational. As the Chair of regular CAB meetings, you will ensure timely decisions on normal and emergency changes. It will be your responsibility to set up and report on agreed KPIs and metrics to measure the effectiveness of the Change Management process. As the Group IT Change Manager, you will ensure the continued maturity of Change Management through stakeholder feedback and KPI/metrics review. You will drive process efficiency and effectiveness improvements through continual improvement and the use of standard change requests. Collaborating with key IT partners to ensure third-party changes are logged and reviewed effectively will also be part of your role. Conducting change reviews to capture lessons learned from failed, emergency, and other periodic changes, ensuring actions are logged and tracked, will be essential. You will work towards seamless integration between processes such as Incident and Problem Management to ensure process efficiency and effectiveness. Providing process documentation, training, and consultation to support governance, compliance, and understanding of Change Management across the global IT community will be crucial. Managing complex stakeholders and leading initiatives across multiple functions and teams to ensure global compliance with the Change Management process across the IS community will also be part of your responsibilities. The ideal candidate for this role will possess an ITIL Intermediate certification or relevant Change Management qualification and experience. You should have the ability to self-organize, proactively initiate work actions, and support others in driving actions to completion. Strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to lead IT Change Management for a global organization are vital for this position. In summary, the Group IT Change Manager role at Spirax Group is a key position responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing global Change Management processes to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness across the organization.,