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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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 current opportunities and tough challenges with a sense
of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Balances stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple
stakeholders.

Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes
contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

Manages conflict - Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of
noise.

Data Analytics - Discovers, interprets and communicates qualitative and
quantitative data; determines conclusion

📌 Procurement and Supply Continuity Specialist (Pune)
🏢 Cummins
📍 Pune