Manager - Strategic Sourcing

Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation is a pioneering electrical and automation brand with a rich legacy of over 70 years in India.

We offer comprehensive portfolio of low-voltage switchgear, medium-voltage switchgear, automation solutions, software, and services catering to diverse segments, including homes, agriculture, buildings, infrastructure, and industry.
This position will be based at Ahmednagar Factory for Lauritz Knudsen Electrical & Automation (A unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt.

Ltd.)
Designation: Manager - Strategic Sourcing
Experience: 5 - 10 years

Education: B.E/B.Tech (Mechanical)

Job Description:

Strategic Sourcing - Roles & Responsibilities

Category & Commodity Management


* Develop and execute sourcing strategies for key commodities including Electromechanical Assemblies, Thermoplastic & Rubber Moulding, Machining, Forging, Casting, Sheet Metal, and Special Processes (Plating, Heat Treatment, Surface Finishing, etc.).


* Build category roadmaps aligned with business objectives, technology trends, and supply market dynamics.


* Leverage manufacturing process knowledge.

New Product Development (NPD) Sourcing


* Lead sourcing activities for new product development by identifying and developing capable suppliers within target cost and timeline.


* Collaborate with Design, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Project Management teams during product development.


* Ensure supplier readiness, tooling development, PPAP/APQP completion, and timely production launch.

Strategic Cost Management


* Drive annual material cost reduction programs through strategic negotiations, value engineering, localization, alternate sourcing, and productivity initiatives.


* Achieve annualized procurement savings targets (minimum 5% of material spend) while maintaining quality and delivery performance.


* Lead periodic price negotiations, labour rate revisions, and long-term commercial agreements.

Commercial Excellence


* Conduct should-cost analysis, activity-based costing (ABC), zero-based costing (ZBC), and benchmarking to support commercial negotiations.


* Validate supplier quotations through cost breakdown analysis and market intelligence.


* Ensure monthly commodity price revisions and contract compliance.

Supplier Development & Risk Management


* Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop strategic suppliers to build a resilient and competitive supply base.


* Conduct supplier capability assessments, technical audits, and performance reviews.


* Drive supplier capability enhancement through training, continuous improvement initiatives, and performance scorecards.


* Implement supplier risk mitigation strategies, including dual sourcing, localization, business continuity planning, and supplier de-risking.

Supply Base Optimization


* Lead supplier rationalization initiatives to optimize supplier footprint while improving quality, cost, delivery, and ...