SCM Regional Commodity Manager - CABLES - Siemens Ltd

SCM Regional Commodity Manager - CABLES– Siemens Ltd.

Siemens is looking for an experienced Regional Commodity Manager for Cables. Ensuring strategic procurement for Cables, in which case the potential for bundling all sites/projects of the Region (India) is exploited to achieve the best conditions based on delivery excellence. Responsible for the development and implementation of the commodity strategies across the business units in the region. Accountable for material cost, long-term assurance of supply, supplier performance, and support of supplier selection requirements as well as supply management related information and data management for the assigned commodity. The RCM will support the GVS (Global Value Sourcing) program within the Region and Global projects.

The Regional Commodity Manager (RCM) will report to the Head of Supply Chain for Pooling Categories India. The Ideal candidate will be able to function and lead in a team environment, must be a self-starter and have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment as well as operate independently.

• Organize and execute regional bundling of demands of the different Divisions/sites and projects for optimum utilization of procurement power.
• By delegation of the PuC (Purchasing Council) team, define and implement the Regional commodity strategy, supply and bundling Strategies in order to achieve the maximum profit contribution to the Divisions’ targets.
• By delegation of the PuC team, implement global sourcing projects as required by the global commodity managers.
• Analyze demand, markets, and suppliers to create a basis for deciding on the optimum sourcing strategy. Ensure that supply market research data is available to support business decisions during product/service development and industrialization phases across the various Business Units.
• For the scope of the region, implement and lead a cross-location competence network within the OpCo/StratCo buyers organizations to define and implement Pan India commodity strategies, share competence and standard methodologies, and drive common improvement programs for the assigned commodities; Management of regional specific Suppliers and global Suppliers
• By delegation of the PuC Chairman, conduct global / regional price and contract negotiations with contract conclusion to guarantee security of supplies at the best Total Cost of Ownership and in line with the general CSCM guidelines.
• Undertake supplier management (jointly with partner functions, e.g. Quality, logistics, etc.) in order to recruit and develop the best suppliers towards achieving an optimum supply chain through supplier relationship, supplier negotiations and supplier management programs.
• Supports Purchasing Council with regional input on new technology roadmaps for the assigned commodity that contribute to the development efforts of the Business Units.
• Define and implement concepts for risk and contract management to avoid risk and warranty costs.

• You are a Graduate in Engineering, Master is SCM / Procurement will be an added advantage. Experience in procurement/sourcing in India preferable with a mid to large size international company in the metal mechanical part’s area, preferable working for Cable material.
• You bring 10+ years of experience working within an international environment coming from different cultures and countries. At least 5 years’ experience in the technical procurement process and in the commercial procurement process. At least 3 years’ experience as a Commodity Manager for a similar business field, being used to work in a matrix organization
• Knowledge - Technical understanding of Cable specifications and applications. Arrive at should costing as per Cable Standards (IEC, VDE, IRS,IS)- Excellent Negotiation Skills - Analytical abilities –
• Excellent collaboration & Conflict Management Skills. Contract - / Law knowledge - Strategic Thinking - Quality Management methods- Excellent IT tool application and project management ability- Excellent communication skills.
• You bring strong experience in Leadership, Execution, Coaching & Developing, Driving Innovation and Building Networks and partnerships

We’ve got quite a lot to offer. How about you?

This role is based in Airoli (Navi Mumbai). But you’ll also get to visit other locations in India and globe, so you’ll need to go where this journey takes you. In return, you’ll get the chance to work with teams impacting entire cities, countries, and the shape of things to come!

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