The General Manager - Procurement role leads strategic sourcing and supplier management for seat belts and automotive safety components. Located in Neemrana, Rajasthan, the position drives cost reduction, localisation, value engineering, and supplier readiness while leading the purchase team and coordinating with the head office in Japan.

Responsibilities
Develop sourcing and procurement strategies for seat belts and safety components
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms with suppliers
Manage supplier performance across quality, cost, and delivery
Drive cost reduction, localisation, and value engineering initiatives
Ensure compliance with International Automotive Task Force (IATF) 16949, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and customer requirements




Support recent product development and supplier readiness
Lead and mentor the purchase team
Coordinate with all departments and the head office in Japan

Requirements
Expertise in supplier development and strategic sourcing
Robust commercial negotiation capabilities
Proficiency in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, including SAP or Oracle
Knowledge of IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, and customer requirements

About the company
A Japan-based manufacturer of automotive safety systems with production operations in India. The organisation develops and manufactures automotive safety components, including seat belts and airbags, as part of an international manufacturing network.

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