Job Description

Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation is a pioneering electrical and automation brand with a rich legacy of over 70 years in India. We offer comprehensive portfolio of low-voltage switchgear, medium-voltage switchgear, automation solutions, software, and services catering to diverse segments, including homes, agriculture, buildings, infrastructure, and industry.

This position will be for Vadodara Plant for Lauritz Knudsen Electrical & Automation (A unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.)

Designation: Deputy General Manager - Strategic Sourcing

Experience: 10 to 15 years

Qualification: B.E / B.Tech

Key Responsibilities:
- Identify suitable Supplier for Stamping & Fabrication parts. Able to decide strategy for the supplier.
- Involve in the supplier Audit & Approval process.
- Development of parts with vendor, Initiate RFQ, Purchase Orders & follow-up.
- Involve in Part approval process along with Engineering & Quality.
- Zero based Costing, Rate fixation, Rate Negotiation, rate revision as per agreed frequency.
- Able to guide team for productivity ,



New product development and commercial negotiations with vendors
- Identify cost saving opportunity & work on Identified project for Cost reduction.
- De-Risking & rationalize supplier base as per Sourcing Strategy.

Competencies:
- Negotiation Skills – Zero / Fact Based Costing
- Team Player & Self -driven. Digital Mindset
- Knowledge of Manufacturing Process
- Effective Communication / Issue resolution Skills

What's in it for me
- High-impact role where your decisions directly shape project success
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge solutions and creative service providers
- Collaborative culture that values expertise and professional judgment
- Career development with exposure to complex, strategic procurement initiatives

Bring your procurement expertise to a team that's ready to welcome you — apply today

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