RESPONSIBILITIES & KEY DELIVERABLES

Recent Part Sourcing
Finalize the supplier panel for new part development programs
Lead negotiations and achieve final price sign-off for recent sourced parts

Periodic Price Settlements
Manage price settlements arising from raw material (RM) fluctuations and
Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)
Ensure all price revisions are based on established RM indices for
consistency and transparency

Budgeting
Prepare budgets for commodity price movements and conversion cost increases
Provide accurate cost forecasts to support business planning

Cost Mitigation (VA/VE)
Mitigate price increases through Value Analysis / Value Engineering
initiatives
Proactively identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities

Supplier Quality
Drive continuous improvement in supplier quality performance
Lead corrective actions to resolve quality issues at the supplier end

New Technology Sourcing
Identify and develop suppliers capable of meeting new technology requirements
(e.g., EV, lightweighting, ADAS components)

AI & Productivity




Use AI tools to identify opportunities for improving sourcing systems and
productivity

Supplier Contracts & Risk Mitigation
Ensure robust supplier contracts are in place to mitigate future supply chain
disruptions
Ensure ongoing supplier compliance with quality, regulatory, and
sustainability requirements

Commodity Management
Own sourcing strategy across Sheet Metal, Casting, Forging, Fasteners,
Plastics, Rubber, and Proprietary components

Complex Problem Solving
Handle high-complexity, cross-functional sourcing challenges with sound
judgment and analytical rigor

EXPERIENCE

15 years and beyond in the similar industry preferred.

INDUSTRY PREFERRED

Automotive – PV/ CV

QUALIFICATIONS

B Tech / MBA

No Diploma holders.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Valuable analytical skills, Negotiation capability.
Commodity knowledge in Sheet metal, casting, forging, fasteners, Plastic,
Rubber & Proprietary
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📌 Head Sourcing Chandigarh
🏢 Mahindra & Mahindra
📍 Chandigarh