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 prospects 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‑protected 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.Tech

General Requirements

Preferred Skills

VAVE / Cost teardown

Supplier development and escalation handling

Data‑driven decision making

Solid ownership and execution focus

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📌 Manager Micr Localization Ves Cdmm Chennai
🏢 Mahindra & Mahindra
📍 Chennai