Key Responsibilities Direct Procurement
- Manage end-to-end procurement of production materials and components for manufacturing requirements.
- Handle sourcing of automotive parts, raw materials, assemblies and other production-related categories.
- Conduct RFQs, cost analysis, price benchmarking and commercial negotiations with suppliers.
- Identify, evaluate and develop competitive suppliers in line with quality, cost and delivery requirements.
- Drive cost reduction, localisation, VA/VE and productivity improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate with Production, Quality, R&D;, Engineering and Supply Chain for material and supplier requirements.
- Ensure timely supplier nomination, PO placement and material availability as per production plans.
- Monitor supplier performance on cost, quality, delivery and capacity.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, commercial controls and supplier development standards.