Job Summary:
Executes complex buying strategies in accordance with agreed upon material buying plans, specifically focused on improving supplier overall performance and capacity ahead of demand.
Key Responsibilities:
Conducts complex analysis of sourcing information and presents findings to Procurement and Supply Chain leadership for process improvement while maintaining high quality product and service delivery. Supports linkage between procurement and manufacturing facilities and will serve as communication conduit between manufacturing and the suppliers. Prepares and presents recommendations of improvement opportunities and alternative courses of action to Senior Procurement/Sourcing leadership. Evaluates consistent application of sourcing procedures and processes. Supports Procurement/Sourcing management in activities such as vendor management, industry and market analysis, process analysis, and model building. Leads analysis projects/initiatives providing coaching to less experienced analysts.
Develops effective relationships with vendors and suppliers favorable for company business. Manages capacity, delivery and issue resolution projects. Support of engineering releases and other change management processes.
Good knowledge from techno commercial perspective for the Engines and its peripheral commodities is expected.
Hands-on experience to handle complex projects
Must have good command on communication skills and also must have valuable Stakeholder management.
This role requires travel to critical suppliers and also ensures strong relationship management.
Command on MS Excel, Power point and also representation through AI tools is important.
Competencies:
Negotiations Excellence - Utilizes tools and methods in negotiations to achieve Cummins stakeholder objectives and achieve a mutually agreed upon all contract terms between all parties.
Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusias
📌 Procurement and Supply Continuity Specialist (Pune)
🏢 Cummins
📍 Pune