Responsibilities & Key Deliverables
Role Purpose
Drive component and system localization initiatives to reduce cost, improve supply resilience, and strengthen supplier competitiveness while ensuring quality, delivery, and governance compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Localization Management

Identify and execute import‑to‑local (I2L) and supplier localization opportunities across commodities.
Lead localization feasibility, supplier onboarding, and part qualification activities.
Coordinate ECN, PPAP, VAVE, and trial builds for localized parts.
Ensure localization aligns with VOB, MRD, SOP timelines, and project gateways.

Cost Reduction & Value Engineering

Drive cost saving initiatives through design optimization, sourcing strategies, re‑negotiation, and VAVE proposals.
Track and deliver year‑on‑year cost reduction targets.
Support business case preparation and approval for localization and rework strategies.
Monitor realized vs. committed savings and ensure governance sign‑off.

Cross‑Functional & Supplier Coordination

Work closely with SSU, SQE, Engineering, PCM, Finance,



and Programs.
Lead supplier discussions on cost, capacity, tooling, and localization roadmaps.
Manage third‑party agencies where required (rework / conversion / trials).

Governance & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with APQP, CDMM, AFCC, and internal approval processes.
Identify and flag risks related to cost, quality, or schedule and drive mitigation plans.
Maintain audit‑safe documentation and leadership‑ready status reporting.

Key Deliverables / KPIs

Localization percentage improvement
Cost savings achieved (₹ / %)
On‑time PPAP & VOB readiness
Risk closures and issue mitigation
Supplier performance improvement
Experience
10 - 12 yrs.Industry Preferred
Qualifications
BE /B.Tech/ M.E./ M.TechGeneral Requirements
Preferred Skills

VAVE / Cost teardown
Supplier development and escalation handling
Data‑driven decision making
Robust ownership and execution focus
Our commitment to Diversity, Equ

📌 Manager - MICR Localization VES CDMM (Chennai)
🏢 Mahindra and Mahindra
📍 Chennai