Lead Buyer - Indirect Sourcing

Bangalore, Karnataka
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Req ID:461137We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 70000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.Lead Buyer - Indirect SourcingJOB TITLE: Lead Buyer” - Indirect Procurement Based in Bangalore, INDIAJOB PURPOSE SUMMARY:Reporting hierarchically to the Indirect Sourcing Regional Commodity ManagerSPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITES OF THE ROLE:Key Network & LinksHe/she will be the primary contact within Alstom organization for all high value purchases in Industrial Equipments for India Sites / ExportHe/she will have to work closely within Alstom with:

Specific domain knowledge of Sourcing Industrial Equipments, lifting equipments, Train handling, Fabrication tooling, jigs and fixture, COTS, Measuring equipments, Test benchs, High platforms and all related factory and depo capex
Project and Site teams across India, Directors and Site MDs,
Central HQ Sourcing Commodity Managers for DOA and sourcing approvals for high value procurements
India Indirect Sourcing team members

Objectives * Source & coordinate the spend under his/her scope of responsibility in line with Project requirements (PAN India)

Manage and exhibit various responsibilities related to sourcing of ME capex - ( Mechanical machineries, plant and equipment, weld fabrications, platforms, heavy lifting equipment, - mostly M&P)
Develops and manages relationship with suppliers to hold them accountable for meeting shipping and delivery commitments including system and process improvements
Optimize Total Cost of Ownership of purchases through planned strategies, consolidation of site requirements commercial negotiations and demand management skills ( specially for Capex purchases )
Ensure appropriate support to implement the sourcing strategy defined by the Commodity Manager
Display expertise in cost model, benchmark, market trends related to respective Category spends and develop catalogue model purchasing for users ( via Ariba / ERP)
Manage RFQ and Supplier selection process and contract management for respective sourcing requirement as per the company policies with upmost compliance and transparency.
Demonstrate and encourage usage of E-Sourcing tools (e-RFx, e-Auctions, e-Contract Management, e-Procurement,) available in the organization platform
Analyze risks and sets appropriate mitigation plan on given task at various level
Align, manage, report and monitor all activities of purchases specially orders above

100KE and support the strategies to animate commodity maturity / improvement plan * Supports Indirect sourcing team and/or organization key initiatives and objectives (contribute and manage KPI's, TAT, project deliverables and customer satisfaction)

Liaison and collaborate with indirect sourcing team to lead cross functional working groups to achieve enterprise goals and objectives.
Leads continuous process improvement efforts that make P2P processes including sourcing and contracting more efficient.

Day-to-Day responsibilities:
His/her daily activities (not limited to) will include: * Handle local RFPs for between preferred Partners and Challengers

Contributes to and challenge local specification of needs
Ensures purchasing execution - quality, cost, planning and delivery performance
Develop locally a close network of internal and external stakeholders
Bring innovation in supplier selection phase and support in execution
Participate and Perform regular (min. quarterly) supplier performance review (incl. quality) and solves major issues and secures objectives achievement
Apply Alstom Transport sourcing process on day to day task assigned
Performs Site ( factory) meeting and status updates on periodic basis for better alignment.
Promote Indirect Sourcing process within internal customer
Participate to supplier performance evaluation
Provide accurate and on time reporting in local and for central
Ensure supplier quality assessment in collaboration with the IT department
Ensure sourcing administration performance
Ensure PR compliance and PO submission to providers on time.
Make sure that suppliers selected are compliant with Alstom policies
Generate savings and track them within sourcing tool
Be recognized as
a sourcing SPOC for PAN India Sourcing ( in Indirect Sourcing)

PROFILE: To be considered for this role, the candidate will need to demonstrate the following skills experience and attributes:

Educational Degree
Bachelor/Master Degree in Engineering from premium institute
Preferred along with Master of Business Administration or equivalence,

Technical & Behavioral Competencies required for the role
Strong analytical and negotiation skills
Expertise on Industrial Equipments, lifting equipments, Train handling, Fabrication tooling, jigs and fixture, COTS, Measuring equipments, Test benchs, High platforms and all related factory and depo capex
Good knowledge all IT tools verticals (End-user computing, IT infra and Applications)
Good knowledge of Sourcing levers and processes (cost breakdown & TCO )from specifications to contracting
Strong team player with good communication skills.
Ability to :
bring healthy and productive influence and to gain respect and confidence of stakeholders.
bring key recommendation for business award
drive local projects in an international environment.
Minimum 8+ years sourcing experience with an IT background , Preferably from ITES sector companies
Strong knowledge of ERP (SAP) and MS office pack.
Location - Bangalore

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.

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