• 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 (India)
🏢 Kia India
📍 India