Company Description TI Automotive, formed through ABC Technologies’ acquisition of TI Fluid Systems in April 2025, is a market-leading Tier 1 supplier to the global automotive industry. The company combines extensive fluid management expertise with lightweight technologies to deliver safety- and performance-critical products and highly engineered components. With more than a century of experience, TI Automotive focuses on solving customers’ safety, efficiency, and environmental challenges.

Its vertically integrated operations, broad powertrain-agnostic product portfolio, and global footprint enable close collaboration with leading OEMs worldwide. Team members join a trusted partner known for innovation, reliability, and strong customer relationships.

Role Description The Indirect Buyer role is a full-time, on-site position based in Chennai.

The Indirect

Buyer is responsible for managing procurement of non-production goods and services, including sourcing, negotiating, and contracting with suppliers to support plant operations and corporate functions. Daily activities include analyzing spend data, preparing and issuing RFQs/RFPs, evaluating supplier proposals, and ensuring compliance with purchasing policies and quality standards. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to understand requirements,



optimize total cost of ownership, and maintain reliable supplier relationships.

The Indirect

Buyer monitors supplier performance, addresses delivery or quality issues, and supports continuous improvement initiatives in the procurement process.

Qualifications

- Strong procurement and sourcing skills, including experience with indirect materials and services, supplier selection, and contract negotiation.
- Ability to analyze cost structures and spend data, prepare RFQs/RFPs, and make data-driven purchasing decisions.
- Knowledge of automotive or manufacturing environments, purchasing policies, and basic supply chain principles.
- Proficiency with ERP or purchasing systems, and good command of MS Excel and other analytical tools.
- Effective communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building capabilities with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience considered.
- Fluency in English; ability to work in office in Chennai and collaborate in a multicultural environment.

📌 Indirect Byuer (Chennai)
🏢 TI Automotive
📍 Chennai