Sona BLW Precision Forgings Limited
Job Description

Department- PURCHASE (MOTORS) - CM

Designation- Sr.Engineer

Qualification BE (Mech)

Preferred industry- Automotive Manufacturing Industry

Experience 5 -8 years

Location Chennai

Job Purpose:

Responsible and accountable for ensuring on time sourcing, commodity buyer, commodity leads, commercial finalization and Part development as per timelines in close co-ordination with cross functional team

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities:

1. Supplier Identification for various commodities Castings, Forgings, Plastics

2. RFQ Management

3. Do costing of parts in order to arrive @ accurate level of estimation.

4. Purchase Order Processing

5. New Parts Development for Quicker realization.

6. Contain the project / program material cost at optimum level.

7. Achieve material cost reduction year on year through negotiation, alternate sourcing, VA/VE & localization

8. Track and manage copper & aluminum Price Variation Clause Revisions

9. Keep track of Other commodities (Steel, Plastics & Rubber) for Price Movements

10.To handle global suppliers across all regions

11.Handle audits (external & internal) including QMS & EMS

12.Other duties assigned by management.





Key Performance Indicators:

13.Cost reduction

14.On Time Development of parts

15.No nonconformance in both internal and external audits

Person/Competency Specification

Essential:

Desirable:

Knowledge:

1. Strong knowledge and exposure on costing of Mechanical components

(Casting, Machining, Injection moulding, Stamping, Forging, Sub assy, PCBA, Cable Assy)

2. ERP / SAP process

3. Regulatory requirements related to Purchase

4. Costing of various commodities

1. Product knowledge

2. Relevant Process knowledge

Personal SkillsAttributes:

1. Good oral and written communication skills

2. Strong interpersonal skills

3. Analytical and problem solving ability

4. Positive Team player

5. Presentation Skills

6. Time Management

7. Relationship Building

Key Functional Competencies:

1. Materials Management/Supply chain

2. Negotiation skills

3. Commodity Supplier base

4. Commercial Acumen

5. Product Quality

6. Import procedure

Key Leadership Standards:

1.Focus on cost drivers

2.Ownership and Accountability

3.To get along with various departments

4.Business relationship with supplier

📌 Senior Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Sona Blw Precision Forgings
📍 Chennai