Job Description

Localization Strategy & Execution
- Develop and execute localization strategies aligned with business and commodity objectives.
- Identify opportunities to localize imported components and reduce total landed cost.
- Lead end-to-end localization projects from feasibility assessment through supplier nomination and production implementation.
- Drive In-Region-for-Region sourcing strategies to improve supply chain responsiveness and resilience.
- Build localization roadmaps for current production and new product programs.

Strategic Sourcing
- Manage sourcing activities across Sheet Metal, Plastic Components, Fabrications, Stampings, Weldments, Machined Parts, Castings, and Fasteners.
- Conduct RFQs, cost analysis, negotiations, and supplier selection activities.
- Lead commercial negotiations to achieve annual productivity and cost reduction targets.
- Establish long-term purchasing agreements with key suppliers.
- Monitor commodity market trends and raw material cost movements.

Supplier Development & Qualification




- Identify and develop capable suppliers to meet quality, cost, delivery, and capacity requirements.
- Conduct supplier capability assessments, technical reviews, and risk evaluations.
- Coordinate supplier audits with Supplier Quality teams.
- Support PPAP, APQP, and industrialization activities for recent suppliers.
- Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives.
- Develop should-cost models and benchmark market pricing.
- Deliver measurable annual savings through strategic sourcing initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Engineering teams during parts development and design reviews.
- Coordinate with Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams to ensure seamless implementation.
- Partner with Commodity Managers to align regional and global sourcing strategies.

Risk Management
- Evaluate risks associated with suppliers, capacity, logistics, geopolitical factors, and raw material exposure.
- Support business continui

📌 Sr manager localization Buyer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Schneider Electric
📍 Bengaluru