Lead Supplier Management Specialist
Location
Chennai | India
Job description
Job Description Summary
- Perform daily operations of Sourcing & Material availability to Program, Projects & MFG Plant.
- Floating RFQ's, Coordination with Supplier, Negotiations, PO release, follow up & ensure OTD & within budget.
- Localization & Sourcing Support - Includes Cross functional support to Product, Tendering & Projects team
- Support on Sourcing Strategy development, Vendor & Inventory Management
- Negotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies.
- Achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction.
Job Description Roles and Responsibilities - Define & Manage Sourcing strategies for Project & Programs for NPI's, localization within business unit or plant level, will be part of a production support in order to reach defined targets ins Safety, Cost, delivery timeline & Quality
- Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a discipline and analytical thinking to execute policy/strategy. Basic knowledge of related job disciplines Ensure Margin improvement thru continuous Cost out, Negotiation & new Initiative according to Industry benchmarks and standards.
- Supplier Management & Inventory (Material management)
- Floating RFQ'S – PO's release & Delivery
- Supporting business on LD's recovery with Supplier
- Developing specialized knowledge in their Own discipline. Has awareness of latest technical developments in own area.
- Has in-depth knowledge of best practices; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market / material availability
- Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas Negotiation, Project timeline, Cost outs & SCM support.
- Acts as a reference & resource for colleagues with less experience. Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.
- The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgement.
Required Qualifications - Graduate or Master's Engineering degree from an accredited university with 15 + Project , Plant Sourcing & SCM experience
- Master's in supply chain management will be added advantage.
- Hands on Tools Knowledge - SAP & PLM, Exposure to CAD tools will be advantage
Desired Characteristics - Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
About Us GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
- Disclosure of your Gender or Sexual orientation is completely Voluntary and not mandatory.
Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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