Buying Professional - Substation Automation /Control relay Protection / Air insulated Switch gear
Company: Siemens
Role summary
Buying Professional - Substation Automation /Control relay Protection / Air insulated Switch gear is a full-time role at Siemens in Thane, Maharashtra, India (on-site). Posted 2026-10-07. Experience level: 5-10.
- Job title
- Buying Professional - Substation Automation /Control relay Protection / Air insulated Switch gear
- Company
- Siemens
- Location
- Thane, Maharashtra, India
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Logistics & Warehousing
- Experience level
- 5-10
- Date posted
- 2026-10-07
Siemens is looking for a Buying Professional to manage their supply chain for substation automation equipment. This role offers a great opportunity to grow your career within a global company, focusing on identifying and developing new suppliers to ensure cost-effective and reliable material sourcing.
Job description
Buying Professional - Substation Automation /Control relay Protection / AIS
Nature of Job
Identification of new suppliers by leading and supporting localization activities
Drive supplier management (selection/ qualification, evaluation, auditing, development) to gain the best suppliers and guarantee an optimum supply chain
Implementation of procurement and sourcing goal according to the global commodity strategies to ensure long-term, cost-effective supply of materials and monitoring the Indian market to bring new suppliers into the purchasing portfolio
Deep understanding of the localization process starting from the selection of suppliers to the release of components and start of serial production
Support activities such as scheduling, make or buy decisions by taking commercial, technical and quality requirements
Managing Purchasing topics like RFQ preparation, driving negotiation of various commodities like mechanical assemblies, Castings, Forging, Epoxy parts, Plastics & Rubber moulding etc.
Engaging cross-functional teams to achieve a successful execution of the project objectives
Supporting on global frame work contract and price negotiations to minimize the risks with suppliers for medium to large volumes
Tasks / Responsibilities
Coordinating the supplier management within the project scope
Conduct eSourcing, eRFQ, eBidding and eAuction activities
Knowledge of procurement plan, KPI’s & MIS is an added advantage
Conduct Cost breakdown analysis of offers & negotiations, coordination with Engineering & ensure the techno-commercial evaluation of the offers
Ability to develop zero base costing, develop short term and long-term strategies for commodities in line with global commodity strategies
Support Supplier Capacity Mapping, Supplier Risk Assessments, Audits & Quality Improvements
Adhere to Siemens process and compliance
Qualifications:
University degree in engineering (Preferably Mechanical /Production or Electrical) along with knowledge of SAP and Supply Chain Management, MS office and other analytical tools. Master’s degree is an asset
8-10 years of relevant experience in the field of procurement and supply chain management
Strong written and verbal communication skills both in English and local Indian languages
Expectations
Basic understanding of manufacturing processes like Sheet Metal Fabrication and welding techniques, Casting, Thermoset / Thermoplastic Molding, Hardware, Springs & services
Broad knowledge of cross-functional support/infrastructure processes and ability to connect loose ends into streamlined and harmonized results for the benefit of the organization
Detailed understanding of pricing structure and negotiation techniques
Experience in Medium Voltage Switchgear business would be an added advantage.
Previous experience of monitoring performance against KPIs and implementing corrective action where necessary and ensure that best practice is used across the team.
Good understanding of quality management systems (ISO 9001: 2008/2015), EHS & HIRA processes.
Experience in international business and cross-functional collaboration
Good supplier market knowledge in terms of manufacturing technologies and Commodities
Strong team working and customer orientation
Experience of processes mapping and optimization
Moderation skills for workshops
Work as a team player and work along with cross functional team members to drive cost reduction projects
Experience to work in matrix organization.
Intercultural sensitivity, Result and quality orientation
Professional ethics
Job ID
523413
Posted since
07-Oct-2026
Organization
Smart Infrastructure
Field of work
SCM-Procurement / Supply Chain Logistics
Company
Siemens Limited
Experience level
Mid-level Professional
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Office/Site only
Employment type
Permanent
Location(s)
Thane - Maharashtra - India