Job Summary

Realize the build of critical, complex machines for Schneider Electric Plants by effective procurement Management. Identify and manage risks in the project. Responsible for all purchasing activities (material, services, logistics) for machine building activities of MDC International.

Manage the right level of inventory for standard parts balancing cost and lead time. Identify new and right suppliers, partners for improving quality, cost and delivery of parts, services needed for MDC International. Anticipate risks and plan in advance, backup plans to get the material.

Prepare and update weekly, monthly report on procurement status. Responsible for handling 3-4 procurement specialists.

Responsibilities

- Get the quotations for the anticipated materials, service at the right time for the project manager to be able to provide the quotes for the Machines.

- Procure all parts needed for the machine development activities of Machine Design centre International ( MDC International ) with right quality, optimized cost and shortest lead time.

- Create PO based on PRs and followup for PO release.

- Formalize service contracts with partners for surface treatment needs, wiring, drafting etc.

- Work closely with the project manager, technical team well in advance to plan the materials, service needs for the projects in MDC International.

- Have dual sourcing, backup plans for critical items to be procured.

- With the support of project manager, technical team drive the suppliers to provide the material, service on time.

- Manage the transportation and logistics, based on agreed conditions in the project.

- Continuous Improvement: Conduct regular audits of the suppliers along with Technical team to improve quality, establish right standards.





- Look out for external Benchmark, Industry forums to identify new suppliers to improve quality, cost, delivery of parts and service.

- Work with other purchasing teams in the company to fix better deals.

- Work out with other MDCs to look at ways to stock critical parts and use when needed.

Requirements

- 3-5 years in Procurement function / Machine design function.

- Experience with SAP systems.

- Purchase activity.

- Negotiation skills, contract preparation, inventory management.

- Knowledge on common materials, services needed for machine development.

- Manage / Balance budget to meet the committed Quality, Cost, Delivery.

- Accessories, switch gear, manufacturing.

Education

- Bachelor/ Diploma in mechanical / electrical / automation / Mechatronics.

Job-Related Experience

- Robust Negotiation skills, ERP systems, MS Office a must.

Skills

- Procurement management

- Supplier management

- Negotiation

- Contract preparation

- Inventory management

- SAP

- ERP systems

- MS Office

- Logistics coordination

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Role: Materials Manager,

Industry Type: Electrical Equipment,

Department: Procurement & Supply Chain,

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Role Category: Stores & Material Management

Education

UG: Any Graduate

PG: Any Postgraduate read more

Key Skills auditsautomationcompliancecontract preparationcybersecurityerperp systemsinventory managementlogisticsmachine buildingmachine designmanufacturingmechatronicsnegotiation skillspoprocurementprocurement management

📌 Sr. Manager - Procurement (Bengaluru)
🏢 Schneider Electric
📍 Bengaluru