Experience:
8-10yrs relevant skilled experience in Auto OEMs or reputed Tier1s, prefereably in Nylon (PA) Lines (Connection Technology
- Fuel, Brake & Air) commodity Soft Skills
• Good communication, presentation & analytical skills
• Collaborate & work with CFT – relationship management
• Computer ERP and MS office proficiency Key skill Set required.
- Sourcing; Price negotiation for Plastic Commodity
- Knowledge of Global sourcing & VAVE
- CAPAX & OPEX budgeting
- APQP & PPAP Responsibilities
• Lead the Buying profile for Interior / Exterior Commodity ( Nylon (PA) Lines (Connection Technology
- Fuel, Brake & Air)
• Sound knowledge in the costing, negotiation and supplier management
• Knowledge of supplier selection, Negotiation & Awarding
- Identification and selection of capable & competent suppliers inline with global commodity/procurement strategy
• Commodity expert in Plastics Raw Material (Forecast, plan and settlement)
• Develop commodity strategy and execute the same
• Contract management reviewing and interpreting legal contracts, identifying supplier concerns, and proposing mutually beneficial alternatives.
• Possesses the ability to foresee potential risks and establish corresponding mitigation plans in advance
• Achieve on respective area commercial efficiency target in turn to reach Trucks India ANP target
• Raw material management for all the responsible suppliers and commodity lead role for Plastics Commodity to be ensured
• Lead the New Part Development of Nylon (PA) Lines (Connection Technology
- Fuel, Brake & Air) Commodity (APQP)
• Sound knowledge of APQP, PPAP, & other quality tools like Cause & effect, 8D analysis
• Supplier management experience with respect to Quality & Delivery
• Knowledge of CAPEX & OPEX management
• Product knowledge of commercial vehicles, knowledge of Supplier Management processes
• Monitor supplier performance based on defined KPIs & improve supplier performance.
• Proficiency in managing relationships with stakeholders( team members, end-users) ensuring alignment of project objectives and expectations.
• Contributors in process improvement projects; review existing processes to identify inefficiencies or areas for optimization.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels to support process improvement initiatives.
• Provide management updates and track the same
• Adherence to the Daimler global procurement process and guideline Qualifications Educational Qualifications – Bachelors/Masters/Equivalent degrees in Engineering or Business Administration