Job Description

As a Commodity Buyer, you will be responsible for executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier performance, and supporting cost reduction initiatives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders to ensure competitive pricing, supply stability, and alignment with programme objectives.

Responsibilities
Sourcing Program Delivery
Execute sourcing and negotiation strategies for tooling and component pricing
Support programme targets related to cost, quality, and delivery
Monitor and track supplier performance against programme goals
Cost Optimisation
Drive year-on-year cost reduction initiatives
Analyse cost drivers and support competitive pricing decisions
Lead supplier negotiations and identify value engineering prospects
Supplier Management
Develop and manage supplier relationships across regions
Identify supplier risks and implement mitigation plans
Support supplier localisation initiatives to meet regulatory and cost goals
Strategy Support
Contribute to commodity sourcing strategies for regional and global programmes
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering,



finance, operations)
Support alignment with broader supply chain and purchasing strategies
Cross-functional Collaboration
Participate in supplier meetings and internal reviews
Work closely with engineering, finance, and manufacturing teams

Ensure timely execution and delivery commitments

Qualifications

Education
Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field
MBA preferred but not mandatory

Experience
3 7 years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain
Automotive industry experience preferred

Skills Competencies
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
Good analytical and problem-solving ability
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and cost structures
Understanding of financial basics (e.g., cost breakdowns, PL fundamentals)
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a quick-paced workplace

P.S. Kindly complete the application using an external facing resume

📌 Commodity Buyer Global Supply Chain Chennai (India)
🏢 Ford
📍 India