Strategic Sourcing Manager

Job Description

Location- Thane, Mumbai

Job Title- Strategic Sourcing Manager

Key Responsibilities:

. Sourcing Strategy Development for procurement of Data Centre region wise supply chain.

. Experience and proven track record of commodity handling for MEP Work contracts (Electrical, IBMS, CAC(Cold Aisle Containment), Civil , Container, Switchgear , Electrical Panel)

. Experience min 8-10 years in similar field.

. Exposure about India landscape and Suppliers footprint in Electrical Commodity.

. Preferably work in a project-based business environment.

. Preferably work under High mix low volume business environment.

. Global mindset with strong local knowledge.

. Conduct market research and analysis to identify and qualify potential suppliers.
. Develop and implement competitive sourcing strategies, benchmarking, including e-sourcing ,e-RFQs, negotiations, and contract awards.
. Identify and evaluate new technologies and suppliers to ensure a competitive advantage.
. Supplier Relationship Management.
. Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
. Monitor supplier performance and address any quality, delivery, or cost-related issues.
. Collaborate with suppliers to drive continuous improvement in quality, cost, and delivery.
. Contract Management.
. Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers, ensuring compliance with all relevant terms and conditions.
. Monitor contract performance and identify any potential risks or issues.
. Cost Management.
. Identify and implement cost-reduction initiatives, such as value engineering and supplier consolidation, Resourcing.
. Track and analyze commodity prices and market trends.
. Develop and implement strategies to mitigate supply chain risks and ensure cost competitiveness.
. Supply Chain Optimization:
. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Product , engineering, operations, logistics) to optimize the supply chain.
. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
. Ensure timely delivery of materials to support production schedules.
. Integrate sustainability considerations into all sourcing decisions.
. Work with suppliers to promote responsible sourcing practices and reduce environmental impact.
. Data Analysis and Reporting.
. Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), such as cost, quality, and delivery etc.
. Prepare regular reports on sourcing activities and performance.

Qualifications:

. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
. 8-12 years of experience in commodity management, procurement or related field.
. Proven experience in sourcing and managing Electrical components.
. Strong understanding of Material/ Metal technologies and market trends.
. Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.
. Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) preferred.

. Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment preferred.

. CDCP certification candidate preferrable

Skills:
. Strategic Sourcing
. Supplier Negotiation
. Contract Management
. Market Analysis
. Cost Reduction
. Supply Chain Optimization
. Data Analysis
. Communication & Collaboration
. Project Management