Job Description: Senior Manager – Supply Chain Services – JEPL India

Position Overview

Johnson Electric is seeking a highly strategic and execution-focused Senior Manager – Supply Chain Services for our India activities and upcoming plant expansions. This role offers total end-to-end procurement ownership, including current activities as well as starting from the initial greenfield build phase and transitioning into highly governed, SOP-driven plant operations.

You will manage an annual procurement spend of INR 400 Crores across Direct, Indirect, and CAPEX/OPEX categories. This position requires a global mindset, extensive localization experience, and the ability to build robust, compliant supply chain frameworks from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing, Procurement & Localization
Spend Management: Oversee an annual procurement budget of INR 400 Crores spanning Direct, Indirect, and Capital (CAPEX/OPEX) requirements.
Vendor Ecosystem: Manage the complete sourcing lifecycle from domestic supplier discovery to steady-state regular supplies.




Raw Material Development: Establish a localized Indian supplier base for core materials like Steel, Plastic Resin, and Shaft material for both domestic and export usage.
Indirect Procurement: Direct the purchasing framework for all indirect materials, consumables, and plant services.

Quality, Governance & Process Control
Supplier Onboarding: Lead supplier approval and qualification processes, partnering with Supplier Quality and Engineering teams on release audits.
SOP Implementation: Design and execute India-specific Supplier Management SOPs aligned strictly with Global Johnson Electric standards.
Audit Readiness: Ensure the local supply chain architecture meets global governance, corporate compliance, and rigorous audit standards.

Cost Optimization & Financial Stewardship
Inflation Control: Implement strategic buffering and hedging mechanisms to mitigate market inflation pressures.
Cost Savings:

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