KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage strategic & Operational sourcing for key commodities including Fabrication & machining, Limited exposure to hydraulics and other commodities.
- Prepare budget for sourcing activities and ensure yearly achievement.
- Independently manage RFQ, Supplier evaluation, Supplier selection, pricing & negotiation.
- Assure material in right QCD parameters.
- Organize and implement work on cost reduction measures.
- Supervise coordination of Engineering changes with suppliers and relevant internal departments
- Evaluation of supplier performance in terms of delivery and quality.
- Ensure good cooperation with global organization.
- Support global strategic sourcing activities.
- Support achieving global quality requirements/level for suppliers.
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers, including Quality Assurance Agreement.
- Preparation, communication and monitoring of Supplier Capacity Plans.
- Reviewing and controlling inventory at plant and Supplier level.
- Closely co-ordinate with the supplier Quality team in developing parts & carrying out localization activities within stipulated time period.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Exposure to Business management is add-on.
- 12-15 years Core experience in Purchasing, Pricing, Vendor Development, Zero base costing & negotiations.
- Core Commodities: - Heavy Fabrication (Core Purchasing) & Machining. Exposure to various commodities within the construction Equipment industry like Hydraulics, Cooling systems, rubber is an add-on advantage.
- Ability to work in a global team.
- Work experience with SAP (SAP-B1 is preferred with upgradation to HANA-S4
- Experience in quality function and/or with quality methods (e.g., PPAP, 8D)
- Fluency in English language-Verbal & Written is critical. German knowledge is add-on advantage.
- Flair for costing, pricing, Business case evaluations would be an asset.
- Should have good exposure to various procurement methodologies like MRP, VMI, KANBAN, etc. A good knowledge of imports is important.
DESIRED QUALITIES:
- Integrity, self-motivated, innovative and responsible characteristics
- Experienced in working for Western companies and understanding of “Western mindset and culture.”
- Ability to operate in a fast moving, high growth, entrepreneurial environment, has good communications skills and timely reporting as required.