Tasks

Procurement Buyer / Strategic Sourcing
- Identify and develop a reliable supplier base for bus body components.
- Assess supplier capabilities (capacity, quality systems, manufacturing processes).
- Float RFQs, compare quotations, and lead cost negotiations using Zero-Based Costing principles.
- Finalize and release development agreements, LOIs, LONs, and POs in line with project milestones.
- Drive cost optimization and VA/VE activities across existing and new components.
- Build long-term vendor relationships while ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and commercial compliance.
- New Product Development (NPD)
- Lead end-to-end product development for bus body components from concept to production.
- Develop and validate parts made of sheet metal, aluminum, FRP, plastics, rubber, plywood, and glass.
- Drive APQP & PPAP processes and ensure timely part approvals.
- Coordinate with internal teams and suppliers to meet design, quality, and durability targets.
- Manage tool development, fixture planning, and define manufacturing process parameters.




- Oversee engineering change management for smooth implementation of design revisions.
- Use structured methodologies (FMEA, 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa) to resolve quality issues.
- Skills & Knowledge:
- In-depth understanding of Bus body structure and components.
- Hands-on experience with materials used in bus fabrication (e.g., FRP, GI/CRCA sheet metal, plywood, aluminum, etc.).
- Proficient in quality tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, VDA 6.3.
- Robust analytical and negotiation skills.
- Exposure to SAP (PP/MM) modules is an added advantage.
- Fluent in English (verbal and written) for clear communication across cross-functional and global teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint for data analysis and reporting.
- Job number:
7900
- Publication period:
05/15/2026 - 05/15/2026
- Location:
Chennai
- Organization:
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Private Limited
- Job Category:
Procurement
- Working hours:
Ful

📌 Non-mainly Manager # Proc (Chennai)
🏢 Daimler Truck
📍 Chennai