Manager/ Teamleader– Procurement

Manager Teamleader- Procurement Procurement Providing functional leadership devising the procurement sourcing strategies in line with Group guidelines core values ensuring excellence in functional deliverables supporting the GM Supply for cost management creating value for stakeholders The role would be operational purchasing supplier performance to support product localisation strategies Ensuring the material availability for manufacturing and trading business as per the plan forecast Drive the team for continual improvement in functional activities and ensures the risk mitigation plan is in place Developing and implementing cost-effective procurement strategies policies for the purchasing of Direct materials goods and services Managing the supplier base and ensuring the suppliers are aligned towards our minimum standards of Group safety sustainability requirements Collaborating with other functions for smooth operations and ensuring the inclusion commitments are met as per guidelines Furnish the required reports to the Senior Management of SXS IN Supply Group Sourcing manager Continuously monitor the supplier performance and do the necessary action plans for improvement initiatives Managing controlling the cost of Direct Indirect materials Capex items and supporting the business head finance partner for making forecasts reports of expenses Ensuring statutory compliance and social responsibility in functional activities Tracking key metrics and KPIs of the team and planning for development activities for the team Providing functional leadership for the procurement team Material availability as per the firm plan and also as per the stocking policy Supplier identification evaluation performance management development Cost management of products materials purchased including Direct Indirect Capex but not limited to Optimum inventory levels inventory control mechanism Cost reduction initiatives reporting in the respective channels Performance management of reports and development activities Report Material cost movements other required data for TM1 reporting Group reporting Aligning the function to the Global team s requirement Functional-level sustainability initiatives and their performance The role will be Part of the Supply Management Team in India SMT 3 Direct reports Responsible for the operational excellence of the team UG Degree in Engineering and preferably in mechanical engineering Strong Written verbal Communication skills Strong negotiation and analytical skills Strong relationship management and decision-making abilities Good knowledge of materials understanding of commercial terms and Import-Export procedures Good knowledge of MS Office tools Ability to lead drive the team for excellence continual improvement Team player and should have interpersonal skills Adaptable and Risk management skills 15 to 20 Years of experience in the procurement of materials in an Engineering industry preferably in pump and valve industry Experience in procurement of casting is preferable Must have led a team of procurement professionals and logistics personnel Experience in vendor development activities which includes supplier audit tool development but not limited to The Steam Thermal Solutions business is one of three businesses within Spirax Group Spirax Sarco and Gestra are our two brands that form Steam Thermal Solutions and are global leaders in the supply of engineered solutions for the design provision and maintenance of efficient industrial and commercial steam systems Steam Thermal Solutions has global coverage across 67 operating units called OpCos organised into four Divisions EMEA APAC Americas Gestra Spirax Group is a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam electric thermal solutions peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies Our Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient safer and sustainable world Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food Beverage Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Power Generation Semiconductors and Healthcare With customers in 165 countries we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life from baked beans to mobile phones Our Purpose supported by our inclusive culture and Values unites us guides our decisions and inspires us everywhere that we operate We support our colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers communities suppliers our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included Everyone is Included at Spirax Group We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential For us that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone s contribution is valued - across social and cultural backgrounds ethnicities ages genders gender identities abilities neurodiversity sexual orientation religious beliefs and everything else that makes us human and unique We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too so we have introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments These include gender-neutral parental leave 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse menopause-friendly workplace principles and more Learn more at https www spiraxgroup com en life-at-spirax our-inclusive-group our-inclusion-commitments