Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Mechanical)

Jigani Industrial Area II, Jigani Village, Aneka,Karnataka, BANGALORE -560 105, India JOB TITLE: MGR —Strategic Sourcing (Mechanical) Years Of Exp: 12 - 15 Years Job Overview: Candidate is responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies to optimize the supply chain, reduce costs, and ensure the quality of products and services. This role requires a keen understanding of Component development, process qualifications and supplier development and the ability to build strong relationships with the suppliers and cross functional team members. On a typical day you will:   Supplier selection, evaluation and audits for alignment to business requirement. Conduct an Initial assessment of potential suppliers along with CFT team. Spearhead key localization projects for OTIS India plant mainly for Elevator & Escalator product and manage development, qualifications and supplies streamlining of critical components of sheet metal, heavy fabrication category. Good understanding and working knowledge for tools, fixtures & dies for new part development based on critical process technical know-how. Sound experience in change management for engineering related changes with no part obsolescence in factory/suppliers to mitigate cost impacts. Experience in PPAP process in part qualification, KPC assurance and adapt understand and work knowledge on quality requirements. Have sound understanding of the components costing mapping due to various manufacturing processes. Identify cost saving projects, implementation and meet annual OPS nos. Outsourcing / Insourcing of parts based on Production need (Make/Buy strategy) Work on development actions towards Dual Sourcing (High volume & high-risk components) & Localization products Be a lead for Sourcing function for the engineering programs, projects, proto development and pilot introductions. Study supplier capacity and drive dual supplier strategy projects. Suppliers manufacturing process study and benchmarking best practices Cost management-Pricing & Share of business adherence for the allocated suppliers Manage and implement the procurement & Sourcing strategy Responsible for sourcing initiatives in a cross functional team environment that includes sourcing strategy, suppliers, selection, market intelligence & contract execution. Supplier rationalization for non-performing and low spend suppliers in line with lean supply chain requirement. Support all new Projects/ Programs developments while collaborating with cross functional teams during the execution period. MIS reporting for CN management, development projects performance, cost/spend analysis & OTD/PPM monitoring Supplier capacity study for volume ramp up/ramp down, product Leadtime reduction. Inventory reduction. Field module introduction for the new products and change adaptation for the existing products wrt to packaging and logistics feasibility. Support SQA in Procert journey and compliance Involvement is supplier training. Field support by addressing field issues, PUIs, etc. Ensure adherence to procurement policies, Compliance to Ethics & Internal controls with zero violations, Follow EH&S norms as per organizational requirement. Suppliers’ performance management support- OTD, PPM, Grow/Exit decision making.

Building & Development What You Will Need to be Successful: Proven experience in strategic sourcing roles in supplier and component development   Minimum 12 to 16 years of experience in Elevator(Preferred), Automotive, Sheet Metal & Structural fabrication, Heavy duty Engineering, Home-appliances Strong process knowledge-mechanical component manufacturing (mandatory) and electrical being added advantage. Ability to analyze technical drawings, specifications, assess manufacturing feasibility and change management. Proficiency in procurement software and tools. Exp in people management/ team handling Good understanding on the market trends like Steel,