Strategic Sourcing Manager

As an Industrial Presales Support Manager at our company, your role is crucial in ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of high-quality Electrical components to support our company's growth and innovation. You will be responsible for offering support for presales with competitive costs for a wide range of Electrical products like Transformers, Inductors, SCVS, SVR, Iso XMR with cubicle, PDU, ACDB, IDC, LT panels, Battery, etc. Key Responsibilities: - Offering support for presales with competitive costs for Magnetics / Buyout/Battery - Experience and proven track record of commodity handling for Magnetics, Buyout, Battery - Experience minimum 8-10 years in a similar field - Exposure to the India landscape and Suppliers footprint in the Electrical Commodity - Preferably work in a project-based business environment - Preferably work under a High mix low volume business environment - Conduct market research and analysis to identify and qualify potential suppliers - Develop and implement competitive sourcing strategies, benchmarking, including e-sourcing, e-RFQs, negotiations, and contract awards - Identify and evaluate new technologies and suppliers to ensure a competitive advantage - Supplier Relationship Management - Cost Management - Identify and implement cost-reduction initiatives, such as value engineering and supplier consolidation, Resourcing - Track and analyze commodity prices and market trends - Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Product, engineering, operations, logistics) to optimize the supply chain - Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs - Integrate sustainability considerations into all sourcing decisions - Work with suppliers to promote responsible sourcing practices and reduce environmental impact - Data Analysis and Reporting - Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), such as cost, quality, and delivery, etc - Prepare regular reports on sourcing activities and performance Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field - 10+ years of experience in commodity management, procurement, or related field - Proven experience in sourcing and managing Electrical components - Strong understanding of Material/Metal technologies and market trends - Excellent negotiation and communication skills - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools - Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) preferred - Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment preferred Skills: - Strategic Sourcing - Supplier Negotiation - Contract Management - Market Analysis - Cost Reduction - Supply Chain Optimization - Data Analysis - Communication & Collaboration - Project Management About The Team: Omit this section as it does not contain relevant information for the job description. Note: No additional details about the company were provided in the job description.,