Senior Procurement Specialist

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

• Sourcing & supply management for Indirect materials / commodities
  and services.
• Following / execution of sourcing strategies, vendor identification,
  vendor development and analytical assessment to strengthen supply
  chain effectiveness.
• Strategizing and deriving the on-time & quality metrics by streamlining
  the process to support Engineering team to receive their prototype
  parts & get their engineering services done.
• Executing and monitoring the purchase contracts & service
  agreements for various commodities, services, facility and operation
  requirements
• Relationship building with vendors and customers with proven ability
  to provide on-time delivery and quality expectations to customers
• Quality Inspection, Quality Assurance, Process development and
  Product development techniques.
• Exposure to QMS and EHS norms.
• Good communication and presentation skills with demonstrated
  abilities in training, team building and driving executives

• Follow / execute strategic methodologies in sourcing, aiming on time deliveries, reliable and smooth supplies
• Having experience in supporting NPI / NPD programs
• Sourcing of materials and services ensuring optimum utilization with maximum cost savings.
• Meeting customer orders by designing implementing / monitoring effective procurement along with finalizing the specifications of the materials required for operations.
• Clear understanding of GST
• Execution of complete purchasing cycle – right from obtaining quotes until payment received by vendor

• Identification of cost effective and reputed vendors aiming at best cost
• with improved quality & reliability
• • Monitoring incoming materials supplied by vendors & ensuring they
• are as per quality & quantity specifications as well as assisting them
• in following purchasing processes / systems.
• Vendor evaluation, rating and development - Ensuring periodic vendor audits and performance rating. Assessing performance of vendors based on KPIs such as Quality, Quantity, Delivery, Cost, responsiveness, credit terms etc.
• Identification and supplier development of Electronic Components suppliers & EMS supplier management for PCBAs & Wire Harness.

• Sound Knowledge on Purchasing Process for both direct & indirect materials (Local & Imports) and services
• Familiar with sourcing electronic components (active and passive) PCBs and PCBAs, understanding manufacturing processes (SMT, manual assembly, wave soldering, reflow) and reading technical documentation (datasheets, Gerber files), while also developing and managing the EMS supply base to support all PCBA and harness assemblies through pilot batches for NPI Engineering teams
• Experience in CAPEX Purchasing, especially the test devices, lab equipment's & machineries for testing
• Vendor identification & development process
• Expertise & knowledge on Cost analysis at item and Raw Material
• levels
• Negotiation skills and techniques to drive materials cost reduction
• Technical know-how on products/commodities & manufacturing processes
• Good Exposure to supply base in India
• Experience in Corporate [incl Admin, Facility, Travel] & IT purchases
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, quality requirements, and regulatory guidelines
• Experience in managing NDAs, supplier agreements, purchase orders, and service contracts to support procurement objectives
• Negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and conditions that align with company policies and goals

• Proven ability to work in Global Purchasing Environment
• Fluent English, other Regional/International Languages added advantage
• Familiar with ERP tools such as Navision / Oracle etc.
• Willing to travel domestic/International based on business need
• Strong commercial acumen
• Strong knowledge on MS Office (MS excel, MS PowerPoint)
• Clear understanding of EXIM, CHA & Customs processes
• Supporting Engineering team as well as vendor by playing a key role in getting the vendors understanding our requirements
• Collaborate closely with CFT team and fulfil the end user procurement needs
• Demonstrated willingness and enthusiasm to step up into a leadership role within 1-3 years

• You value personal well-being and balance because we do too!
• You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.  Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do.   We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

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