Sr. Manager DGM Procurement Mech
The Localization Buyer will drive sourcing, localization of fabricated components aligned to category strategy, and supplier performance for mechanical commodities such as plastics, sheet metal parts, machined components, and fabricated assemblies. The role requires solid technical understanding of manufacturing processes, costing and close collaboration with engineering, quality, Industrial, Supply chain, and production teams to enable localized, cost-effective, high-quality supply.
Key Responsibilities
Localization & Strategic Sourcing
Identify, qualify, and develop local suppliers to support Make-in-Region/Make-in-India initiatives.
Align with the category strategy, lead RFQs/RFPs, supplier selection, and commercial negotiations for plastics, metal stamping, rubber parts, machined parts, castings, Springs, Labels, packaging etc.
Supplier Management & Development
Conduct supplier capability for manufacturing , quality, and capacity assessments.
Drive supplier KPIs: OTD, PPM, cost savings, and responsiveness.




Monitor supplier risks and implement mitigation plans.
Strong vendor onboarding, persuasion, and relationship-building capability.
Cost Optimization & Value Engineering
Perform should-cost analysis and cost breakdown for mechanical parts.
Work with engineering on VA/VE (alternative RM proposal, design optimisations) and design-for-manufacturing opportunities.
Lead data-driven negotiations to achieve cost and productivity targets
Procurement Operations
Manage contracts, and compliance documentation (SOW, SLAs, NDAs, tooling).
Track material availability and coordinate with planning, logistics, and production.
Maintain accurate procurement data in ERP/MRP systems (SAP)
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with engineering, quality, supply chain, Industrial and manufacturing on new product localization.
Support PPAP, APQP, FAI, and supplier corrective actions.
Resolve supply issues and ensure smooth production readiness.
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📌 Sr. Manager Procurement Mechanical (Bengaluru)
🏢 Schneider Electric
📍 Bengaluru