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 based at Ahmednagar Factory for Lauritz Knudsen Electrical & Automation (A unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.)

Designation: Senior Manager - Strategic Sourcing

Experience: 8 – 12 years

Education: B.E/B.Tech (Mechanical)

Job Description:

Strategic Sourcing – Roles & Responsibilities

• Category & Commodity Management
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for key commodities including Electromechanical Assemblies, Thermoplastic & Rubber Moulding, Machining, Forging, Casting, Sheet Metal, and Special Processes (Plating, Heat Treatment, Surface Finishing, etc.).
• Build category roadmaps aligned with business objectives, technology trends, and supply market dynamics.




• Leverage manufacturing process knowledge.
• Current Product Development (NPD) Sourcing
• Lead sourcing activities for new product development by identifying and developing capable suppliers within target cost and timeline.
• Collaborate with Design, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Project Management teams during product development.
• Ensure supplier readiness, tooling development, PPAP/APQP completion, and timely production launch.
• Strategic Cost Management
• Drive annual material cost reduction programs through strategic negotiations, value engineering, localization, alternate sourcing, and productivity initiatives.
• Achieve annualized procurement savings targets (minimum 5% of material spend) while maintaining quality and delivery performance.
• Lead periodic price negotiations, labour rate revisions, and long-term commercial agreements.
• Commercial Excellence
• Conduct should-cost analysis,

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