Deputy Manager

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
: Deputy Manager - Strategic Sourcing

Experience
: 4 years to 5 years

Job Description:

1. Experienced Engineer in strategic sourcing of commodities including Product Assembly, Packaging, Fasteners, Press Parts, Machining, Forging, Casting, and Special processes such as powder coating, plating, and hardening. Possessing strong process expertise and a fundamental understanding of manufacturing concepts. Skilled in cost estimation, negotiation, and proactive material coordination with vendors.
2. Cost saving:

Annualized accrued saving target of 2.5% of material cost budget through procurement optimization.
3. Commodity rate revision:

Between 1st to 5th of every month. Proficiency in Advanced Microsoft Excel, including tools such as VBA, Python, etc.
4. Part development:

To develop parts within agreed lead time and cost.
5. MIS & costing:

Capability in generating MIS reports, conducting spend analysis, implementing activity-based costing, zero-based costing, and undertaking supplier de-risking and rationalization.
6. Supplier management:

Experience in supplier assessment, training, and improvement, along with hands-on PPAP activity implementation at the vendor end.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• B.E/B.Tech (Mechanical)

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