Global Sourcing Manager Electrics
REQUISITION ID:
12744
LOCATION:
Chennai, TN, IN, 600119
DEPARTMENT:
Sourcing
Your Task:
- Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for cabinet systems and related material groups used in control cabinet manufacturing within Nacelle Electric
- Identify, assess, and select strategic suppliers to improve procurement efficiency and achieve sustainable cost savings
- Drive and own the global homologation of assigned commodities, including supplier qualification, technical approval, and release in close collaboration with engineering, quality, and operations
- Manage and continuously develop a global and regional supplier base, ensuring competitiveness in cost, quality, delivery, and sustainability
- Lead and execute tender and sourcing processes, including preparation of RFQs, supplier comparison matrices, and award recommendations
- Negotiate and conclude commercial agreements, including global framework agreements (FPA) and Development contracts
- Drive and oversee cost reduction initiatives by applying strategic sourcing and value-based negotiation approaches
- Perform comprehensive market analysis and supplier risk assessments to support strategic decision-making and mitigate supply chain disruptions
- Support internal compliance requirements, including audit support and adherence to the company’s Code of Conduct
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (engineering, quality, manufacturing, logistics, finance and service) and build strong cross-functional relationships
- Support supplier onboarding processes, master data updates, and coordination with internal procurement operations
- Contribute to continuous improvement of sourcing, homologation, and change management processes, tools, and reporting
- Represent Global Sourcing in cross-functional and international projects
- Willingness to travel internationally to support supplier homologations, change implementations, audits, and negotiations
Your Profile:
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Engineering, Business Administration or a comparable qualification; alternatively, equivalent professional experience
- Several years of relevant experience in Global Sourcing, Strategic Procurement
- Experience working in an international and cross-cultural environment; experience in the wind energy industry is a plus
- Solid experience in contract negotiations and supplier agreement management
- Background in cabinet systems, switchgear enclosures, or electrical control cabinets is an advantage
- Advanced skills in MS Office, especially Excel and Power Point; is highly desirable
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong commercial awareness
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships across departments
- Highly motivated professional with a strong drive to achieve and exceed business objectives
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory
- High level of flexibility and willingness to travel internationally
Your Task:
- Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for cabinet systems and related material groups used in control cabinet manufacturing within Nacelle Electric
- Identify, assess, and select strategic suppliers to improve procurement efficiency and achieve sustainable cost savings
- Drive and own the global homologation of assigned commodities, including supplier qualification, technical approval, and release in close collaboration with engineering, quality, and operations
- Manage and continuously develop a global and regional supplier base, ensuring competitiveness in cost, quality, delivery, and sustainability
- Lead and execute tender and sourcing processes, including preparation of RFQs, supplier comparison matrices, and award recommendations
- Negotiate and conclude commercial agreements, including global framework agreements (FPA) and Development contracts
- Drive and oversee cost reduction initiatives by applying strategic sourcing and value-based negotiation approaches
- Perform comprehensive market analysis and supplier risk assessments to support strategic decision-making and mitigate supply chain disruptions
- Support internal compliance requirements, including audit support and adherence to the company’s Code of Conduct
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (engineering, quality, manufacturing, logistics, finance and service) and build strong cross-functional relationships
- Support supplier onboarding processes, master data updates, and coordination with internal procurement operations
- Contribute to continuous improvement of sourcing, homologation, and change management processes, tools, and reporting
- Represent Global Sourcing in cross-functional and international projects
- Willingness to travel internationally to support supplier homologations, change implementations, audits, and negotiations
Your Profile:
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Engineering, Business Administration or a comparable qualification; alternatively, equivalent professional experience
- Several years of relevant experience in Global Sourcing, Strategic Procurement
- Experience working in an international and cross-cultural environment; experience in the wind energy industry is a plus
- Solid experience in contract negotiations and supplier agreement management
- Background in cabinet systems, switchgear enclosures, or electrical control cabinets is an advantage
- Advanced skills in MS Office, especially Excel and Power Point; is highly desirable
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong commercial awareness
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships across departments
- Highly motivated professional with a strong drive to achieve and exceed business objectives
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory
- High level of flexibility and willingness to travel internationally
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