• Manage operational purchasing activities from purchase requisition and RFQ through commercial alignment, purchase/tool order approval and close-out.

• Engage with Component Suppliers, Internal stakeholders - Core Sourcing Buyer, Capacity Buyer, Supplier Technical Assurance (STA) Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Finance, Material Planning & Logistics, After sales (FCSD) Buyer and other skill teams to resolve commercial and supply issues while meeting purchasing controls and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets.

• Experience: 3 to 8 years in Purchasing / Strategic Sourcing, New Product Development, Supply Chain or a related purchasing role.

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in engineering, a master’s degree in engineering, a Master of Business Administration or an equivalent relevant qualification.

• Commercial & Process Knowledge:



Solid understanding of RFQ and negotiation, PO/TO lifecycle, supplier onboarding, cost and claim administration, tooling/capacity execution, supply disruption resolution and purchasing controls.

• Soft Skills: Excellent negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills; clear communication; strong cross-functional teamwork across cultures; attention to detail; ownership, perseverance and timely escalation.

• IT Skills:Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and Power BI; working knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems; and the ability to work with I-ERP, SAP S/4HANA and Ariba..

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📌 Purchasing Operations Buyer - FNA (India)
🏢 Ford Motor
📍 India