Responsibilities:

- Timely Sourcing and Development of Transmission/Gears/Shaft.
- Negotiation with suppliers and cost settlement for various parts at the Competitive Prices.
- Timely Procurement of parts for smooth line running
- Understand cost reduction concepts like Yield, VAVE etc. to assist in cost reduction.
- Project schedule monitoring, MIS reporting activities, budget making, vendor capacity assessment and planning etc.

Technical/ Functional:

- Well versed with logistics, planning & production techniques and terms (E.g. Milk Run, Cross Docking etc.)
- Should have understanding of Zero Based Costing.
- Understanding of component development procedure
- Basic understanding of plastics technologies & handled similar components in the past in supply chain role in automotive industry




- Have worked in ERP system and understands its usage in scheduling, price monitoring etc.
- Handled suppliers and knows the basics of commercial agreements etc.
- Positive knowledge of Excel, MS word etc.
- Ability to effectively communicate specific requirements with suppliers and monitor the overall development process.
- Should have good negotiating skills, ability to analyze commercial information and propose strategies
- Ability to evaluate alternatives with Cost-benefit analysis
- Strategic Thinking
- 360 degree approach to business situations
- Strong execution orientation and problem solving approach

📌 AM/DM Buyer - TCH (India)
🏢 Maruti Suzuki India
📍 India