- Sourcing activities: Supplier research, Spec review, RFQ / Bidding, Quote Analysis &
- Supplier

selection, Bidding pool enhancement.

- Parts Development: Tool development, project milestones management, Active participation in

generation of early phase cost and design optimization ideas, EO / 4M management.

- Price finalization of Trim parts & plastic painted parts &
- Tooling Cost settlement.

- Cost Innovation activities (LTA, Localization, VAVE, Benchmarking Alt. sourcing,

Productivity Improvements, Cost audits &

- Cost workshops)

- Regulations &
- Compliance such as ARAI certifications, BIS QCO’s etc.

- Vendor Capacity management. (SOP &

- Serial life demand fluctuations)

- Supplier Parts Quality Issues: Support quality team in implementing countermeasures for

parts related quality issues.

- Contracts Management: Basic Purchasing Agreement, Leave &
- Licence agreements –

Timely Sign off and renewals.

- Database Maintenance &
- Reports: Proper maintenance of all key data and documents.

Sourcing, Injection molding & painting, Exterior parts, Part Development, Supplier Development

📌 Trim Exterior Buyer (Penukonda)
🏢 Kia India
📍 Penukonda