Job Description

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This Position reports to: Head- Supply Chain Function
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will support regional sourcing initiatives either under the leadership of a regional SCM manager or independently if under a defined threshold. Purchase materials according to required technical specifications, competitive price, delivery schedule and terms. Ensure purchasing activities align with corporate purchasing policies and procedures.
The work model for the role is: #Li - Onsite
This role is contributing to the Motion Large Motors & Generators Division in Vadodara, India.
You will be mainly accountable for:

• Implementing effective sourcing strategies for Important Categories materials for Motor Industry, ensuring that suppliers can meet current and future business requirements, as well as ensuring that all relevant parties grasp strategies and execute processes accordingly
• Supply chain risk management - ensure mid and long-term planning is in place to mitigate potential supply shocks and changes to regulatory landscape. Proactively monitor risks, lead escalations and other material management initiatives appropriate to the category.
• Negotiates agreements with main suppliers, and periodically renews pricelists, terms and conditions.
• Defining and establishing local standard agreements with all major suppliers, while providing and maintaining standard terms in purchase contracts/terms and conditions in line with company directives and guidelines.
• On-boards new suppliers in close collaboration with the respective local buyer and runs regular supplier evaluations and provides supplier reports to Businesses.
• Support buyers in executing PO based on Frame Agreements and gather input for Improvements.

Qualifications for the role
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
Previous experience in the electrical industry, particularly in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
Experience in category management, with a focus on specific categories like Stamping and Stator Copper and Bearing.
Min 8 years of experience in similar positions.
SAP ERP and Ariba knowledge. Proficiency in English
More about us
The Large Motors and Generators Division offers a comprehensive product portfolio of large AC motors and generators. From general purpose to highly customized designs, synchronous motors and high voltage induction motors provide high efficiency, reliability and availability across all major industries and applications, including some in the toughest and most demanding environments. The division also has a long track record of designing and building generators for wide range of industries, including power generation, marine, oil and gas, mining, and data centers.
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