About SKF

SKF started its operations in India in 1923. Today, SKF provides industry leading automotive and industrial engineered solutions through its five technology-centric platforms: bearings and units, seals, mechatronics, lubrication solutions and services. Over the years the company has evolved from being a pioneer ball bearing manufacturing company to a knowledge-driven engineering company helping customers achieve sustainable and competitive business excellence.

SKF’s solutions provide sustainable ways for companies across the automotive and industrial sectors to achieve breakthroughs in friction reduction, energy efficiency, and equipment longevity and reliability. With a strong commitment to research-based innovation, SKF India offers customized value-added solutions that integrate all its five technology platforms.

To know more, please visit: www.skf.com/in

About Operations India business:

SKF has a pan India footprint consisting of 4 manufacturing facilities, 7 Distribution Centers, a supplier network of over450 and an employee base of about 300 dedicated professionals. To support the manufacturing strategy, SKF focuses on developing and implementing new technology to increase reliability and flexibility, reduce costs and improve environmental performance.

SKF Purpose Statement

Together, we re-imagine rotation for a better tomorrow.

By creating intelligent and clean solutions for people and the planet

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Category Manager – Services

Reports To: Head of IDMS

Location: Pune

Purpose of the role:

Strategic sourcing & procurement activities for SKF entities in the region (6 bearing factories + Automotive Business) for SERVICES category.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform local purchasing according to defined strategy and frameworks:

Ø Strategic sourcing activities for Services Category

• Analyzing industry trends, developing long-term strategies for categories and managing relationships with vendors.
• Comprehensive Spend analytics & analyzing data to industry and C/T/Q trends
• Development & implementation of sourcing strategy
• Work with cross-functional teams and Global Category Managers, to ensure that strategies are executed across ISEA factories.
• Ownership of pricing and commercial discussions incl rate contracts, frame agreements within purchasing process framework.
• Lead and manage supplier relationships (SRM) from cost/ quality/ delivery/ de-risking perspective.
• Develop new suppliers in collaboration with other functions.

Ø Operational purchasing – PR processing, end-to-end negotiations and agreement preparation

• Study the scope of work received from the user and send enquiries to vendors and get the price quotations.
• Review purchase requisitions and identify sources of supply
• Comparative quotes arranging and discussion with supplier for mentioned services.
• Understand contracting terms & condition and good in drafting complex contracts.
• Coordinate with the finance team
• Support follow up with suppliers for timely deliveries of items/Services.
• Work in close collaboration with Global Category team, as well as end users
• Continuously track supplier performance

We offer:

A stimulating and challenging job in an international and developing environment

Opportunity to be part of an experienced and open-minded team

Get an in-depth knowledge of best in class Purchasing processes

Education & Experience:

• 8+ years of relevant techno-commercial experience in industrial/ auto cos.
• At least 2-3 years of relevant sourcing & procurement experience.
• BE / BTech / MTech –Mechanical / Industrial Engineering
• MBA in Operation is Preferred
• Commercial acumen & Knowledge of the commercial terms and contracting
• Excel and ERP system knowledge/ (SAP Ariba) added advantage
• Good stakeholder management skills – internal & external
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Supplier Relationship Management Skills

If interested, please share your updated profile @ supriya.joshi@skf.com