Role & responsibilities
Coordinates the sourcing, supplier development, cost control, and quality compliance for parts required in vehicle manufacturing or assembly programs.
Identifying, evaluating, and contracting qualified suppliers for Automotive components.
Aligning procurement timelines with engineering design changes, Bill of Materials (BOM) updates, and production schedules using tools like integrated ERP platforms
Collaborate with R&D; , Engineering and Production teams to thoroughly understand technical specifications, quality standards, and product requirements for automotive components.
Prepare Purchasing budgets, BOM cost Rollups.
Controlling the costs and developing cost optimisation models by analysing the technical proposals, and commercial terms Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) model
Risk and Supply Chain Mitigation: Monitoring Purchasing projects , localization mandates, and department cost management and identify risks in project timeline and milestones.
Create explicit program roadmaps, goals, and success metrics that match company priorities
Give clear progress reports, updates, and dashboards to senior leaders and Senior Management.
Preferred candidate profile
Solid skill in managing multiple timelines, budgets, and shifting priorities.
Relevant experience in Automotive OEM for management of automotive sourcing and development programs and vehicle launches.
Global exposure to automotive Industry and knowledge of Global costs and commodity trends.
Experience in Automotive parts development cycles in various commodities.
Excellent verbal and written skills to communicate with team members and executives.
Problem-Solving: Ability to notice roadblocks early and make smart, quick choices
High skill in advanced excel, ERP and MS projects/ Power BI