Siemens Hiring for Buying Professional at Goa, Goa Full Time

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Job Summary –

The Procurement Professional in this role is responsible for overseeing and optimizing procurement processes within a factory. This position involves managing procurement activities for various commodities to ensure a continuous supply of materials for production while maintaining cost-efficiency and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:
Procurement Strategy Development:
Develop and implement procurement strategies for factory procurement in alignment with business requirements.

Regulatory Compliance:
Ensure strict adherence to regulations and compliance standards set by Supply Chain Management (SCM) governance.

Team Development:
Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and professional development within the procurement team.

Risk Mitigation:
Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks, including supply chain disruptions, price fluctuations, and geopolitical factors.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Enhance collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve desired productivity and operational outcomes.

eSourcing Implementation:
Increase the utilization of eSourcing tools such as eRFQ, eBidding, and eAuction to streamline procurement processes.

Cost Management:
Develop zero-based costing and formulate short-term and long-term strategies for different commodities to optimize costs.

Supplier Engagement:
Support Supplier Capacity Mapping, Supplier Risk Assessments, Audits, and Quality Improvement initiatives.

Sustainability Initiatives:
Driving sustainability initiatives at suppliers with a focus on reducing the carbon footprint. Prioritise engagement with high impact suppliers.

Qualification: The ideal candidate should possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Production Engineering
• Proficiency in SAP, Supply Chain Management software, MS Office, and analytical tools.
• A minimum of 20 years of relevant experience, including 7 years in leadership roles managing substantial purchasing volumes.
• Strong understanding of Procurement KPIs such as Contribution to Net Income, Payment term Equivalent, and eSourcing events.
• In-depth knowledge of various manufacturing processes, supplier databases, pricing structures, and negotiation techniques.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with a history of managing supplier relationships using both collaborative and confrontational approaches.
• Experience working in a matrix organization structure.

The Procurement Professional’s role is vital for optimizing procurement processes, managing risks, and ensuring cost-efficiency within the factory’s supply chain. Their extensive experience, technical expertise, and leadership capabilities are essential for success in this dynamic manufacturing environment.

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