Sr. Manager Buyer FC Procurement

Join our dynamic Procurement team and make a significant impact on our organization's success! We're seeking a Senior Procurement Professional to drive strategic sourcing initiatives and build valuable supplier relationships.

What will you do:

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities across diverse categories, from supplier identification to contract management
• Negotiate pricing and terms for both direct and indirect operations, ensuring optimal value for the organization
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring and evaluating their performance
• Execute strategic sourcing initiatives and implement best practices in procurement processes
• Manage complex contract administration and ensure compliance with organizational policies

• Lead end‑to‑end procurement of mechanical components (sheet metal parts, castings, machined parts, plastic parts, enclosures, fabricated items, etc.).
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers aligned with Schneider Electric's global standards.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to optimize cost, lead time, and supply continuity.
• Conduct commercial negotiations, contract management, and long‑term supplier agreements.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders (engineering, quality, manufacturing, planning) to fulfill procurement needs.

• Drive localization projects for imported mechanical components to strengthen regional supply chain and reduce dependency.
• Identify capable local suppliers and manage their technical, operational, and financial evaluation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for component redesign or re‑engineering to support localization.
• Facilitate Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement continuous improvement programs (cost, quality, delivery, sustainability).

• Deliver annual cost reduction targets through negotiation, localization, VA/VE, and alternate sourcing.
• Conduct cost breakdown analysis and support should‑cost modeling.
• Assess and mitigate supply chain risks by qualifying multiple sources and ensuring supplier redundancy.
• Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements.

• Ensure suppliers meet Schneider Electric quality norms, certifications, and sustainability requirements.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality Engineers (SQE) for audits, PPAP, FAI, corrective actions, and continuous improvements.
• Ensure compliance with Schneider Electric's environmental, CSR, and ethical sourcing policies.

• Ensure strong alignment with R&D, Industrialization, Project Management, and Global Category teams.
• Support new product development (NPD) and new product introduction (NPI) projects by ensuring timely sourcing and supplier readiness.
• Participate in project reviews, technical evaluations, and supplier meetings.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).

• 4-10 years of experience in mechanical sourcing, procurement, or supplier development-preferably in electrical, manufacturing, or industrial products.
• Experience with localization initiatives and supplier development in India or global regions.

• Strong understanding of mechanical components, manufacturing processes (machining, casting, fabrication, plastics, sheet metal).
• Knowledge of procurement tools, SAP/ERP systems, and cost modeling.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with PPAP, APQP, and quality assessment processes.

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability.
• Project management and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Ability to work in a global, matrixed environment.

• Cost reduction achievement
• Localization success rate and new supplier onboarding
• Supplier performance (quality, delivery, compliance)
• Procurement cycle time and operational efficiency
• Contribution to NPI/NPD timelines
• TCO optimization and risk reduction

• Global exposure across multi-country supply chains
• Focus on sustainability, innovation, and digital transformation
• Opportunity to work on localization, resilience, and strategic procurement initiatives
• Inclusive, diverse, and growth-oriented culture