Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Knowledge about Exhaust Hot End/ Cold end, Precious metals & its processes etc

• Conduct thorough scouting of potential suppliers for proprietary components like Exhaust etc.

• Perform detailed industry mapping to identify leading suppliers and emerging trends.

• Evaluate suppliers based on technical capabilities, cost, quality, and sustainability.

• Build and maintain robust relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and innovation.

• Lead price negotiations, ensuring competitive pricing aligns with company standards and budget.

• Regularly update costing models to reflect market conditions and supplier pricing.

• Assess financial health and risk indicators of suppliers to mitigate potential supply chain risks.

• Identify and implement cost reduction ideas during negotiations.

• Develop plans for cost savings without compromising quality or delivery timelines. •

• Collaborate with engineering and product development teams on value engineering opportunities.





• Exhibit robust negotiation skills for favorable terms and pricing from suppliers.

• Maintain robust relationships with suppliers for smooth negotiations and long-term partnerships.

• Implement strategies for effective price containment aligned with cost management objectives.

• Devise sourcing strategies considering current and future business needs and industry dynamics.

• Conduct benchmarking studies to compare technology and prices across the industry. • Use benchmarking data for informed decision-making to ensure competitiveness.

• Demonstrate solid coordination and communication skills within cross-functional teams.

• Engage with suppliers to ensure compliance with ESG guidelines.

• Conduct capacity planning and signoff with critical suppliers to ensure smooth supplies.

• Regularly update prices to ensure accuracy, considering RM and Forex indexing.

• Provide support to other business units, including spares. • Develop differentia

📌 Capacity Planning Chakan (India)
🏢 Mahindra & Mahindra
📍 India