Strategic Buyer @ Bangalore

Position Summary

Identify, develop & implement strategic global sourcing opportunities from the region /country and help execute low cost country supply chain transfer projects across all Rotork businesses. Support to deliver objectives and results for the country of operation, as agreed upon.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, develop and grow a regional supplier base for the assigned commodities common across all businesses.
• Complete supplier audits, ensure compliance, corrective actions and develop a metrics to deliver & monitor world-class performance in cost, quality and delivery.
• Decision based on supplier capacity and capabilities
• Drive common processes across various businesses within the region for supplier audits, quality, payment terms and supplier scorecards.
• Integrate with global category teams, understand technology, cost targets & ensure LCC supplier participation. Ensure timely and quality responses to the RFQs.
• Drive and promote the sourcing from the region by leadership & influencing the global teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Help global teams develop the business case to justify LCC transfers by providing timely data. Quantify & demand the cross-functional resources necessary to execute.
• Lead joint negotiation and completion of contracts with regional suppliers to maximize benefits across .
• Track total spend and savings generated from the region for the assigned commodities.
• Ensure timely execution of projects and pro active communication.
• Overall responsible for business case, execution of transfer projects, cost, quality and delivery.
• Manage necessary escalations at various stage to ensure effective and speedy transfers
• Drive cost improvement opportunities.
• Drive reduction to the supply base that supports the business while managing risks –financial, political and business.
• Increase the performance of the supply base in the areas of quality performance, reduction of lead times and reduction in inventory requirements.


Key Outputs:

• Deliver objectives in line with supply Chain approach/strategies.
• Deliver target spend and savings for the assigned commodities from the region.
• Deliver world-class performance by region suppliers.

Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Production Engineering
Global Sourcing Exposure min 2 years
Commercial and negotiating skills
Project management Skills
Able to travel globally

Experience:

• Minimum 5 - 7 years of experience in supplier development & global sourcing preferably with a multinational company
• Must have experience to lead team.
• Must have experience to lead the commodity independently and to formulate the strategy and vision for the commodity team to meet business imperatives.
• Must have experience to develop and coach sub-ordinates to ensure commodity team performance and visibility in the organization.
• Experience in working with global teams across the world and executing sourcing transfers.
• Knowledge of supplier base in the India region
• Excellent level of sourcing & process knowledge on various commodities like castings, forgings and machining.
• Expert negotiator & Program Management Skills in global sourcing environment
• Knowledge of the global supply markets and trends with the clear understanding of how they might impact the business
• Solid understanding of Total Cost of Ownership
• Able to develop actionable recommendations based on facts and analysis
• Strong skills to help and support on various technical issues related to components in various commodities.
• Various quality system and processes knowledge
• Knowledge on logistics, customs processes/documentations and freight

Personal Capabilities

• Strong integrity with highest level of ethical standards.
• Ability to cope with ambiguity & complexity
• Ability to manage multiple projects and relationships while remaining focused on the key deliverables.
• Gets closure on tasks/projects on tight time schedules.
• Strong leadership with interpersonal & influencing skills
• Excellent global communication skills in English.
• Excellent communication, presentation and influential skills
• Experience working with Global regional team is preferred