Tasks

- Lead the Buying profile for Interior / Exterior Commodity (Plastic & Paints/Chemicals/Sealants Commodity)

- Lead the New Part Development of Plastic & Paints/Chemicals/Sealants Commodity (APQP)

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Soft Skills

- Good communication, presentation & analytical skills
- Collaborate & work with CFT – relationship management
- Computer ERP and MS office proficiency
- Key skill Set required.

- - Sourcing; Price negotiation for Plastic & Paints/Chemicals/Sealants Commodity

- - Knowledge of Global sourcing & VAVE

- - CAPAX & OPEX budgeting

- - APQP & PPAP

- Lead the Buying profile for Interior / Exterior Commodity (Plastic & Paints/Chemicals/Sealants Commodity)

- Sound knowledge in the costing, negotiation and supplier management

- Knowledge of supplier selection, Negotiation & Awarding - Identification and selection of capable & competent suppliers inline with global commodity/procurement strategy

- Commodity expert in Plastics Raw Material (Forecast, plan and settlement)

- Develop commodity strategy and execute the same

- Contract management reviewing and interpreting legal contracts, identifying supplier concerns, and proposing mutually beneficial alternatives.

- Possesses the ability to foresee potential risks and establish corresponding mitigation plans in advance

- Achieve on respective area commercial efficiency target in turn to reach Trucks India ANP target





- Raw material management for all the responsible suppliers and commodity lead role for Plastics Commodity to be ensured

- Lead the Recent Part Development of Plastic & Paints/Chemicals/Sealants Commodity (APQP)

- Sound knowledge of APQP, PPAP, & other quality tools like Cause & effect, 8D analysis

- Supplier management experience with respect to Quality & Delivery

- Knowledge of CAPEX & OPEX management

- Product knowledge of commercial vehicles, knowledge of Supplier Management processes

- Monitor supplier performance based on defined KPIs & improve supplier performance.

- Proficiency in managing relationships with stakeholders( team members, end-users) ensuring alignment of project objectives and expectations.

- Contributors in process improvement projects; review existing processes to identify inefficiencies or areas for optimization.

- Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels to support process improvement initiatives.

- Provide management updates and track the same

- Adherence to the Daimler global procurement process and guideline

Job number:

9555

Publication period:

07/31/2026 - 08/30/2026

Location:

Chennai

Organization:

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Private Limited

Job Category:

Procurement

Working hours:

Full time

To Location: Chennai, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles India Private Limited

Contact

Recruiter
Name: Bharhathi HR
Email: [email protected]

📌 Buyer & NPD Manager # Proc. & NPD – Plastic & Paints (Interior & Exterior) (India)
🏢 Daimler Truck
📍 India