Key Responsibilities

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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)

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Partner with engineering, quality, supply chain, Industrial and manufacturing on current product localization.
- Support PPAP, APQP, FAI, and supplier corrective actions.
- Resolve supply issues and ensure smooth production readiness.





Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Expertise

- Strong knowledge of injection molding, metal stamping, ), CNC machining, castings, fasteners, specialized processes (heat treatment, plating and tooling.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T;, tolerances, and material specs

Professional Skills

- 8-10 years in direct procurement/strategic sourcing/localization.
- Strong negotiation, supplier management, analytical, and cost modelling skills.
- Familiarity with supplier quality tools (PPAP, APQP, audits)

Tools & Systems

- Experience with ERP systems (SAP & procurement digital tools).
- Proficiency in MS Excel; Tableau, Procurement Dashboards. Power BI is a bonus

Communication & Collaboration

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for internal & external interactions
- Skilled in influencing and driving cross-functional alignment
- Strong interpersonal skills to build trust-based, long-term supplier relationships.

Education

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/ Industrial Engineering preferred.
- MBA in Supply Chain/Operations is an advantage.

Preferred (Localization-Focused) Experience

- Experience setting up and tracking localization roadmaps, BOM localization %, and cost benefits.
- Ability to build business cases for local vs. import buying
- Understanding of local cost structures, GST implications, logistics norms, and vendor ecosystems.
- Experience in sustainability sourcing and localization programs.

📌 Localization Buyer – Direct Procurement(mechanical commodities) (Bengaluru)
🏢 Schneider Electric
📍 Bengaluru