Job ID

- 61831

Manufacturing Process knowledge, Negotiation, Project Management, and GPDS skills

Able to work in different time zone and manage relationships with regional supply base / Cross-functional / JV team; Proficiency in below competencies

Negotiations Excellent

- Commodity Knowledge - Excellent
- Strategy Development - Excellent
- Analytical Skills - Part Cost Estimating - Good
- Buying Systems, Policies and Processes - Excellent
- Analytical Skills - Balance Sheet and Ratios - Positive
- Analytical Skills - Lean Manufacturing - Good
- Project Management - Excellent
- Knowledge Transfer - Excellent
- GPDS Knowledge - Buying Good

1) Excellent research, data mining, analytical and problem-solving skills

2) Extremely good Presentation & Communication skills (written and verbal)

- 3)



Attitude to work in a challenging environment & Attitude to improve is a must
- 4) Ability to understand cost drivers and achieve desired cost structures
- 5) Good Manufacturing Process knowledge of various commodities
- 6) Able to lead structured supplier meetings and drive desired outcomes
- 7) Be an excellent negotiator, drive creative solutions & self-starter.
- 8) Keep up commitments on time; Be Proactive and question logically
- 9) Willing to learn/teach and share experiences with team members

Education/ Knowledge

Education - Bachelor Engineering degree

Experience - 5 to 8 years of related experience (Automotive buying experience preferred)

📌 Buyer- Plastics (Chennai)
🏢 Ford Motor
📍 Chennai