Role & responsibilities
Develop and implement purchasing strategies and manage daily purchasing activities, supplier database, purchase records and documentation.
Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts, prices and timelines, proposing improvements that strengthen vendor relationships and lower cost.
Drive cost-reduction initiatives localization, standardization, alternate sourcing, VAVE and year-on-year volume discounts.
Ensure on-time receipt of the right material and quantity to avoid line-down situations, and manage shortages, over/under orders and non-conforming goods.
Plan, organize and conduct price negotiations, working closely with operations to maximize quality and delivery and minimize lead time.
Reduce and control Purchase Price Variance (PPV) to protect margins and avoid loss-making situations.
Float RFQs and obtain competitive quotes from capable suppliers for current and re-sourcing projects, forecasting price and market trends.

Preferred candidate profile
Sheetmetal, Plastic & Rubber, Machining
Valuable Knowledge of Manufacturing processes,




Support to NPD activities from Prototype development to mass production
Support in Localization, Alternate Sourcing& New development activities, Support in Cost reduction, VAVE Projects
Track tooling developments status, project timelines & ensure on time completion of development activities, Prepare reports, documentation.
Coordination with CFT for ongoing projects, trial builds, Engineering changes etc
Participate in supplier visits, Supplier identification/consolidation activities & development meetings, Resolve development related issues.
Valuable Knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Good Communication & coordination skills, Global Interactions
Basic Knowledge of APQP, PPAP,FMEA, Control plan, Process Flow, ECN/ECR
Experience in Automotive /Machine Manufacturing/Sheetmetal Ind
Exposure to VAVE and structured cost-reduction methodologies.
Entrepreneurial, hands-on self-starter with strong time management.
Experience in a global manufacturing setting.

📌 Buyer Pune (India)
🏢 Shavish Group
📍 India