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Kennametal

<div><p><b><i>About Kennametal</i></b></p><p><i>
With over 80 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2.1 billion in revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more at </i><i>www.kennametal.com</i><i>. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.</i></p><div><div><div><p><b>
Position
</b></p><p>The Pricing Analyst will support the pricing operations, analysis and initiatives of the India Strategic Pricing organization. The role is responsible for leading complex analysis to resolve/troubleshoot pricing related matters, identify potential solutions and lead the implementation of preventive measures to sustain improvements made. The role will lead to selecting strategic projects and is expected to utilize continuous improvement tools to drive sustainable improvement.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Job Summary</b></p><p><b>
High level Job Objectives:</b></p><ul><li>
Conduct pricing analysis and optimization to determine product and program profitability including price waterfalls, target-based price discount structures and profitability thresholds. Support strategies and margin goals through analysis of existing programs.</li><li>
Pricing applied to standard product, custom solutions and services/solutions, and engages appropriate inputs from Product Management, Commercial and Segment teams.</li></ul></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><br>
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Apply pricing rules, policies and decisions firmly and consistently, and provide detailed explanations supporting decisions. Research pricing discrepancies and propose solutions to factually resolve pricing disputes.</li><li>
Analyze product pricing and positioning structure versus competitive intelligence inputs to determine implications for optimal pricing strategies. Assess list price, discounts, actual price, concessions, contractual obligations, target-based programs, etc. for optimization opportunities.</li><li>
Generate and analyze price and margin performance reports. Summarize and present key findings to internal stakeholders to facilitate the development of new strategies and/or tactics to improve performance. Provide pricing support for assigned projects and teams.</li><li>
Support the timely resolution of pricing discrepancies in support of improved customer satisfaction, contractual obligations and pricing rules/policies.</li><li>
Ensure pricing data integrity is maintained and continuously improved to responsibly enable product, service and customer price and discount accuracy, and to execute accurate and timely development and maintenance of pricing analyses and reporting.</li><li>
Participate in the design and development of new pricing systems, processes and reports. Responsible for testing new/improved solutions and contributing to and/or leading cross-functional training for successful implementation</li></ul></div></div><p></p><p><b><br>
Education &amp; Skills</b></p><div><div><ul><li>
A minimum of 5 years of experience in pricing, profitability analysis, product management or economic analysis in B2B industry</li><li>
In-depth data analysis skills with demonstrated ability to quickly identify relevant trends and observations from large data sets</li><li>
Proficiency in utilizing computer systems and related tools for analysis, including SAP, SQL, and Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, Power Point and Outlook</li><li>
Knowledge of statistical modeling and pricing tools preferred</li><li>
Knowledge and application of pricing principles and techniques in industrial B2B markets preferred</li><li>
Problem solving ability required. Prior experience in Lean and/or Six Sigma methods are highly desirable.</li><li>
Self-starting, proactive individual that is comfortable working independently and in cross-functional global teams. Must be detail oriented and deadline sensitive.</li><li>
Consistent track record of delivering results while enabling and maintaining a respectful, ethical and safe work environment</li><li>
Strong communication and decision-making skills, business acumen.</li></ul></div></div><p></p><p><br>
Equal Opportunity Employer</p></div>

Analyst Pricing-India

<p></p><div><p>About Kennametal</p><p>
With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Strategic Sourcing Systems and Continuous Improvement Manager</b><b>
</b></p><p><b>Location - Latrobe, PA</b></p><p></p><p><b><br>
Job Summary</b></p><p>
The Strategic Sourcing Systems and Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for the deployment, management, and continuous improvement of source-to-procure systems and tools across North America, while contributing to global standardization initiatives. This role develops and leads a team of procurement system professionals and project managers, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations while driving efficiency, process optimization, and risk management. The manager will configure, implement, maintain, and customize sourcing systems that store and process procurement data in support of sourcing strategies and objectives. By collaborating with internal teams, regional peers, and stakeholders, this position identifies business needs, defines goals, and delivers solutions that enhance value attainment and sustainment within the North American sourcing organization while aligning with global sourcing practices.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Key Job Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>
System Ownership &amp; Administration &ndash; Oversee the administration of Global Sourcing tools, including SAP ERP and requisition platforms, ensuring consistent usage, data integrity, and process alignment across North America. Serve as</li><li>
Purchasing Key User and Role Owner for SAP, managing user security, daily role approval requests, and periodic SOX security reviews.</li><li>
Process Governance &amp; Compliance &ndash; Manage and update sourcing policies, procedures, and approval workflows (release strategy) for North America while contributing to global standardization initiatives and ensuring compliance with corporate, SOX, and regulatory standards. Act as the Purchasing point of contact for internal control audits and disaster recovery testing.</li><li>
Cross-Functional Liaison &ndash; Serve as the primary business interface with IT (Solutions &amp; Architecture) and Accounts Payable teams to address system enhancements, invoice reconciliation, and blocking management. Collaborate with stakeholders across sourcing, finance, and supply chain to ensure aligned and efficient end-to-end processes.</li><li>
Supplier &amp; Data Management &ndash; Act as process owner for supplier onboarding, ensuring data quality, record maintenance, and adherence to sourcing policies. Lead data stewardship efforts to cleanse, maintain, and manage SAP master and transactional data for sourcing accuracy and reporting reliability.</li><li>
Catalog &amp; Program Management &ndash; Administer sourcing catalogs (e.g., Amazon, Grainger, McMaster-Carr, Uline) and manage P-Card and payment term deviation processes to ensure controlled, compliant, and efficient purchasing channels.</li><li>
Performance, Reporting &amp; Improvement &ndash; Identify, track, and implement improvement opportunities within sourcing tools, processes, and policies to support both regional needs and global best practices. Drive continuous improvement initiatives in automation, process simplification, and reporting enhancements.</li><li>
Supplier Evaluation &amp; Reporting &ndash; Partner with Global Sourcing and regional peers to standardize supplier evaluation and scorecard processes, align on reporting frameworks, and contribute insights to performance reviews.</li><li>
Training, Change Management &amp; Capability Building &ndash; Lead and facilitate training programs for sourcing stakeholders on tools, processes, and compliance requirements. Drive effective change management practices, integrate training into succession planning, and support adoption of systems and continuous improvement initiatives regionally and globally.</li><li>
Risk &amp; Control Management &ndash; Monitor sourcing processes, manage risks related to systems, suppliers, and compliance, and ensure mitigation plans are developed and executed.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Requirements</p><ul><li>
5-8 Years of Relevant Work Experience</li><li>
Bachelor and/or master within a relevant field of study (Business, Supply Chain, Engineering).</li><li>
Extensive SAP or other ERP system usage experience. Power BI experience preferred.</li><li>
Skilled in analytics and data management, with the ability to leverage raw data (e.g., PowerBI) to inform decision-making and drive process improvements.</li><li>
Strong leadership skills with experience managing or mentoring teams, leading cross-functional initiatives, and delivering training.</li><li>
Goal-oriented with strong critical thinking skills and proactive with decisive action. Strong communication skills.</li><li>
Business Acumen &ndash; Driven by entrepreneurship. Able to set strategic direction, establish priorities, and influence stakeholders to achieve objectives.</li><li>
Business Performance Measurement &ndash; Strong understanding of internal processes and external markets, with the ability to translate data into actionable strategies and gain alignment with cross-functional stakeholders.</li><li>
Customer Relationship Management - Understands organization of internal customer groups, key users and characteristics of these customers. Drives to understand customer requirements and uses this information as an input to create effective strategies and reach timely decisions to foster mutually beneficial customer relationships.</li><li>
Change Management &ndash; Ability to lead and support adoption of new processes, tools, and sourcing practices across regional and global teams.</li><li>
Self-motivated, can-do attitude, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse, cross-functional team environment</li></ul><p>
Equal Opportunity Employer</p></div>

Strategic Sourcing Systems and Continuous Improvement Manager

<div><p><b><i>About Kennametal</i></b></p><p><i>
With over 80 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2.1 billion in revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more at </i><i>www.kennametal.com</i><i>. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.</i></p><p></p><p><b><br>
Job Title: Head &ndash; Sourcing</b></p><p></p><p><b><br>
Job Summary</b></p><p></p><p><br>
The <b>Head &ndash; Sourcing</b> will be responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies to comply with Global and India sourcing policy. To ensure cost-effective procurement, high-quality standards, timely deliveries, and long-term supplier partnerships. This position calls for a high level of <b>values, ethics, and integrity</b> in all business dealings. The incumbent will lead the sourcing, purchase, and vendor development teams and play a key role in strategic decision-making to support business goals in productivity, profitability, and sustainability.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Key Job Responsibilities</b></p><p><b>
Strategic Sourcing &amp; Procurement</b></p><ul><li>
Formulate and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.</li><li>
Develop global and domestic supplier bases for key components (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fabricated, machined).</li><li>
Drive cost reduction initiatives through value engineering, negotiation, and supplier optimization.</li><li>
Implement risk management processes to ensure supply continuity.</li></ul><p><b>
Vendor Development &amp; Management</b></p><ul><li>
Identify, qualify, and develop reliable suppliers with a focus on quality, cost, and delivery.</li><li>
Establish long-term vendor partnerships ensuring technological alignment and performance improvement.</li><li>
Conduct supplier audits and performance evaluations.</li></ul><p><b>
Operations &amp; Compliance</b></p><ul><li>
Oversee day-to-day purchase operations, ensuring adherence to company policies and statutory compliances.</li><li>
Ensure timely availability of materials to meet production schedules.</li><li>
Drive procurement excellence through process standardization and system integration.</li><li>
Ensure full compliance with ethical sourcing practices and sustainability guidelines.</li></ul><div><div><div><p><b>
Strategic Sourcing &amp; Procurement</b></p><ul><li>
Formulate and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.</li><li>
Develop global and domestic supplier bases for key components (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fabricated, machined).</li><li>
Drive cost reduction initiatives through value engineering, negotiation, and supplier optimization.</li><li>
Implement risk management processes to ensure supply continuity.</li></ul><p><b>
Vendor Development &amp; Management</b></p><ul><li>
Identify, qualify, and develop reliable suppliers with a focus on quality, cost, and delivery.</li><li>
Establish long-term vendor partnerships ensuring technological alignment and performance improvement.</li><li>
Conduct supplier audits and performance evaluations.</li></ul><p><b>
Operations &amp; Compliance</b></p><ul><li>
Oversee day-to-day purchase operations, ensuring adherence to company policies and statutory compliances.</li><li>
Ensure timely availability of materials to meet production schedules.</li><li>
Drive procurement excellence through process standardization and system integration.</li><li>
Ensure full compliance with ethical sourcing practices and sustainability guidelines.</li></ul></div></div><br>
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Financial &amp; Commercial Management</b></p><ul><li>
Manage annual sourcing budgets and monitor material cost trends.</li><li>
Negotiate contracts, Incoterms, and pricing to optimize working capital.</li><li>
Collaborate with finance to monitor supplier payment cycles and cost analysis.</li></ul><p><b>
Technology &amp; Systems</b></p><ul><li>
Leverage <b>SAP</b> for procurement planning, purchase order management, and supplier tracking.</li><li>
Ensure continuous improvement and digitalization of procurement processes.</li></ul><p><b>
Leadership &amp; Team Development</b></p><ul><li>
Lead and mentor a cross-functional sourcing team.</li><li>
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.</li><li>
Build capability within the team through training in negotiation, cost analysis, and supplier management.</li></ul><p><b>
KPI&rsquo;s</b></p><ul><li>
Annual cost reduction achievement (%).</li><li>
On-time delivery and supplier performance index.</li><li>
Supplier quality metrics (rejection rates).</li><li>
Procurement process compliance score.</li><li>
Inventory turnover and material availability.</li><li>
Employee engagement and team development scores.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Years of Relevant Work Experience Required:</b> 15 + Years</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Experience</b></p><ul><li><b>
20 years</b> of total experience, with at least <b>5 years</b> in a leadership role as <b>Head of Sourcing / Purchase</b> in a <b>Capital Goods / Machine Tool / Heavy Engineering</b> organization.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Education / Skills</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in mechanical engineering.</li><li>
Postgraduate qualification in <b>Materials Management / Production / Supply Chain Management</b>.</li><li>
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, Foundry processes, machining, fabrication, hydraulics, and assembly.</li><li>
Proficiency in <b>SAP-MM</b> / S4 HANA</li></ul><p>
Equal Opportunity Employer</p></div>

Head - Sourcing, MSG

<div><p><b><i>About Kennametal</i></b></p><p><i>
With over 80 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2.1 billion in revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more at </i><i>www.kennametal.com</i><i>. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.</i></p><div>
Job Title: Architect IT Applications-India</div><div>
Location: Bangalore India</div><div>
Company: Kennametal Inc.</div><div>
Job Type: Full-Time</div><div></div><div><br>
About Us:
</div><div>Kennametal is a leading organization in the industrial Tool Manufacturing sector committed to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service. We are seeking a talented and experienced SAP Controlling / Architect IT Applications-India to join our dynamic team.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Job Description:
</b></div><div>As an SAP Controlling Architect IT Applications-India, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing our SAP Controlling module to support product cost planning, analysis, and reporting. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely product cost data, drive process improvements, and provide strategic insights to support business decisions.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Key Responsibilities:</b></div><ul><li>Manage and maintain the SAP Controlling module, including cost center accounting, internal orders, and profitability analysis.</li><li>Collaborate with finance and business teams to gather requirements and implement solutions for identified enhancements.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in product cost accounting processes leveraging RPA, AI, or other technologies</li><li>Manage small to medium sized projects, develop specifications for enhancements</li><li>Identify and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in product costing functions.</li><li>Provide training and support to end-users on SAP Controlling capabilities, support end-user inquiries.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements; assist internal and external auditors as needed.</li><li>Mentor and develop junior team members.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Qualifications:</b></div><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.</li><li>Minimum of 5 &ndash; 7 years of experience in SAP Controlling versions S4H and ECC.</li><li>Experienced in SAP implementation projects as a team lead or member</li><li>Strong understanding of financial processes and SAP Controlling module including material ledger, internal orders, finished goods and work in process inventory (WIP)</li><li>Knowledge of Sales Order Costing and SAP Project Systems</li><li>Familiar with SAP FI, COA, J/E posting, and subledger accounting</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Proficiency in SAP ERP and related reporting tools.</li><li>Effective communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li><li>Skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite, and power platform</li><li>SAP certifications are a plus</li></ul><p>
Equal Opportunity Employer</p></div>

Architect IT Applications-India

<div><p><b><i>About Kennametal</i></b></p><p><i>
With over 80 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2.1 billion in revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more at </i><i>www.kennametal.com</i><i>. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.</i></p><div>
Job Title: Lead Administrator
</div><div>Location: Bengaluru
</div><div>Job Type: Full-Time</div><div>
Experience Level: 10&ndash;15</div><div></div><div><br>
About the Role:</div><div>
We are seeking a versatile and motivated Senior Infrastructure Engineer with a foundational understanding of Active Directory, coupled with hands-on experience in both Windows and Linux environments on on-prem and cloud(Azure). The ideal candidate will bring a diverse platform skill set, a strong automation mindset, and the ability to collaborate across teams and drive improvements in infrastructure delivery.</div><div>
This is a strategic role that supports our infrastructure modernization journey. Candidates who have worked on infrastructure automation (preferably using Ansible) and demonstrated the ability to lead or mentor teams will find this role especially rewarding.</div><div></div><div><br>
Key Responsibilities:</div><ul><li>Support and maintain Active Directory infrastructure, including user/group management, policies, and integration with other services.</li><li>Manage and troubleshoot systems across both Windows and Linux platforms.</li><li>Strong Exposure to Cloud (Azure) and Azure services
</li><li>Build and maintain infrastructure automation scripts and workflows using Ansible (or similar tools like PowerShell DSC, Terraform, etc.).</li><li>Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to cross-platform infrastructure solutions.</li><li>Proactively identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and simplification of existing processes.</li><li>Collaborate with application teams, InfoSec, and cloud/infra teams to ensure secure and scalable operations.</li><li>Provide guidance to junior team members and potentially lead small initiatives or project streams.</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
Required Skills &amp; Experience:</div><ul><li>Solid foundational experience with Active Directory &ndash; user administration, group policies, OU structure, and DNS.</li><li>Proven hands-on expertise in Windows Server administration and Linux system management (RHEL, Ubuntu, or similar).</li><li>Strong background in infrastructure automation using Ansible (must-have).</li><li>Experience with scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python).</li><li>Good understanding of networking concepts, virtualization, and storage fundamentals.</li><li>Familiarity with infrastructure, monitoring and patching best practices.</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
Preferred Qualifications:</div><ul><li>Familiarity with version control (Git), CI/CD practices, and Infrastructure as Code.</li><li>Experience leading or mentoring team members or managing small project teams.</li><li>Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.</li></ul><p>
Equal Opportunity Employer</p></div>

Lead Analyst System Administration-India