Supplier Development Engineer

About Us -
At Alfa Laval, we always go the extra mile to overcome the toughest challenges. Our driving force is to accelerate success for our customers, people, and planet.
We make it happen by having dedicated people with a curious mind. Curiosity is the spark behind great ideas. And great ideas drive progress.
As a member of our team, you thrive in an open inclusive workplace, based on diversity with a sense of belonging.
This is where you can make a difference by constantly building bridges to the future with sustainable solutions that have an impact on our planet’s most urgent problems.
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Main purpose of the job / Mission:

Regional Category Management

• Develop & Maintian Competitive compliant & sustainable supplier base in Region India.
• Deploy sub-commodity sourcing strategy in the region by working closely with Global commodity management Team.
• Manage independently IP commodities – Capex Procurement work closely with Indirect procurement Manager.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities :

Regional Supplier Management

Manage Supplier relationship & build a strong network of performance driven suppliers. Monitor Compliance & KPI’s of Supplier regarding safety – Quality – Delivery – Cost. Maintian price agreement with quarterly Updation of price lists. Support Global category management team in deploying supplier strategies in the Region. Market Scouting for Potential New Supplier based on Gaps in Category. Lead Resolutions for the identified Deviations in supplier performance. Supplier capacity Monitoring for identifying potential future bottlenecks & actions on same.

Sourcing Project Management

Participate in  New Product Development  / Localisation sourcing projects as regional lead. Provide Inputs from Region on suitability of Design for Manufacturing for cost optimisation. Secure Timely Execution of major Project Milestones & overall timeline. Work closely with regional Quality team to secure right first time test samples.

Stakeholder Management

Develop strong network with internal stakeholders from Category management team & Site Buying team, to support on any issues relting regional suppliers.

Cost Management

Continiously track local market trends for cost drivers & support commodity teams with local business acumen. Participate in VAVE activities for product cost optimization. Monitor Savings Projects to secure completion of Annual Savings Target.

SubCommodity CAPEX Management

Responsible to handle independently IP commodities – Capex Procurement for Alfa Laval PAN India locations. Responsible to work closely with Indirect Purchase Manager in Capex Procurement to optimize the cost, service levels, performance, and contractual terms from the suppliers. Responsible to handle Capex requirements like, CNC Machines, , Fixtures, Material Handling equipment’s, SPMS, Hydraulic Press, Material Racking Systems, Clean Room, Assembly Automation & AGVs. Responsible for managing the commodity expenditure of approx. 200- 250 MINR Responsible for understanding implement policies, compliance, and strategies with internal stake holders which are getting updated from time to time. Responsible for managing KPI's to achieve organization business goals.

Competencies, experience and attitudes to do the job (optional - if job description is used as input to recruiting and performance reviews):

• Highly self motivated result driven attitude.
• Ability to drive transformational changes.
• Inquisitive approach towards new technology & mindset for continuous improvement.
• Strong ability to work with matrix organizational structure with multiple internal stakeholders.
• Proefficiency in MS tools Word-Excel-Powerpoint
• Critical thinking skill High level ability of Problem solving.
• Excellent communication skills Verbal & written.

Process knowledge:

Sand Casting , Gravity Die Casting , CNC machining , Fabrication

Qualifications & experience:

• BE Mechanical or Production
• 8-10 years of experience from Sourcing of Engineering Components , Min 3 Years Exp category management.
• Strong Project management & Negotiation skills.
• Experience from PPAP , Six Sigma Green Belt certification
• Willingness to Travel Domestic & International.

Work Location : Pune, Dapodi Factory

Key relationships:

• Manager Sourcing Office India
• Global Commodity management Team
• Site Purchase Managers & their Teams.
• Regional Suppliers

Why should you apply

• We offer you an interesting and challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value for our customers.
• Exciting place to build a global network with different nationalities to mingle and to learn.
• Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success, you will be learning new things every day.
• 140 years old Swedish multinational company with stable growth and expansion
• Sustainability and contributing back to the people and planet are motives behind everything we do
• A very young dynamic marketing team and a great mix of colleagues.
• Internal mobility

We always look for both experience and potential, so if you think you have what it takes to join us and are curious to find out more, apply

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