Description

Key Soft Skills

- Effective Communication, presentation & analytical skills
- Collaborate & work with CFT – relationship management
- Computer ERP and MS office proficiency

Key Competencies/skills required.

- Sourcing, Costing, Negotiation, Supplier Management and NPD

- CAPAX & OPEX budgeting and plan vs actual project management

- APQP & PPAP

Responsibilities

- Lead the Buying profile for Interior / Exterior Commodity ( Proprietary Parts)

- Sound knowledge in the costing, negotiation and supplier management

- Knowledge of supplier selection, Negotiation & Awarding - Identification and selection of capable & competent suppliers inline with global commodity/procurement strategy

- Commodity expert in Plastics Raw Material (Forecast, plan and settlement)

- Develop commodity strategy and execute the same

- Contract management reviewing and interpreting legal contracts, identifying supplier concerns, and proposing mutually beneficial alternatives.

- Possesses the ability to foresee potential risks and establish corresponding mitigation plans in advance

- Achieve on respective area commercial efficiency target in turn to reach Trucks India ANP target

- Raw material management for all the responsible suppliers and commodity lead role for Plastics Commodity to be ensured





- Lead the New Part Development of Proprietary Parts (APQP)

- Sound knowledge of APQP, PPAP, & other quality tools like Cause & effect, 8D analysis

- Supplier management experience with respect to Quality & Delivery

- Knowledge of CAPEX & OPEX management

- Product knowledge of commercial vehicles, knowledge of Supplier Management processes

- Monitor supplier performance based on defined KPIs & improve supplier performance.

- Proficiency in managing relationships with stakeholders( team members, end-users) ensuring alignment of project objectives and expectations.

- Contributors in process improvement projects; review existing processes to identify inefficiencies or areas for optimization.

- Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels to support process improvement initiatives.

- Provide management updates and track the same

- Adherence to the Daimler global procurement process and guideline

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications – Bachelors/Masters/Equivalent degrees in Engineering or Business Administration

Qualified Experience: 8-14yrs relevant professional experience in Auto OEMs or reputed Tier1s, preferably in Proprietary Parts (Door Modules, HVACs, Lighting, Mirrors, etc)

📌 Buyer & NPD Manager Proc. & NPD – Interior & Exterior (Proprietary Parts) (Chennai)
🏢 Daimler Truck
📍 Chennai