Procurement Sourcing
- Source automotive components, raw materials, consumables, and services from approved suppliers.
- Obtain quotations, conduct commercial evaluations, and negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
- Issue Purchase Orders (POs) and ensure timely order placement.
- Support new supplier identification and qualification activities.
Supplier Management
- Maintain robust relationships with suppliers to ensure uninterrupted supply.
- Monitor supplier performance on cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
- Participate in supplier audits and performance reviews.
- Resolve supply chain issues, shortages, and delivery delays.
Cost Management
- Drive annual cost reduction initiatives and productivity projects.
- Conduct market analysis and benchmark pricing.
- Support value engineering and localization initiatives.
Inventory Planning Support
- Coordinate with production planning,
- Monitor inventory levels and avoid stock-outs or excess inventory.
- Support inventory optimization
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance teams.
- Support new product launch activities by ensuring timely material availability.
- Participate in change management and engineering change implementation.
Compliance Documentation
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records, contracts, and supplier documentation.
- Support compliance with automotive quality standards such as IATF 16949 and ISO 9001.
To manage the procurement of direct and indirect materials required for automotive manufacturing ensuring cost competitiveness, quality compliance, timely delivery, and supplier performance.
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