Job Summary

Your Resposibility as AM Commodity buyer - Iron casting :
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Iron Castings.
Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, tooling, logistics, and contracts.
Achieve annual cost reduction targets through strategic sourcing initiatives.
Identify, evaluate, and onboard recent suppliers.
Drive supplier localization and dual-sourcing programs.
Manage supplier performance, capability development, and business continuity.
Support recent product development and engineering change activities.
Monitor supplier financial health, capacity, and operational risks.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across quality, cost, and delivery.

Your Profile as AM Commodity buyer - Iron casting
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related field; MBA preferred.




812 years of experience in Purchasing/Strategic Sourcing.
Experience working in foundary is preffered
Experience sourcing castings for Commercial Vehicle and Off-Highway components such as Calipers, Crankcases, Axle Housings, Differential Housings, Wheel Hubs, Transmission Housings, and Transaxles.
Solid knowledge of Iron Casting manufacturing processes, machining, and metallurgy.
Expertise in cost analysis, should-costing, VA/VE, and TCO methodology.
Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and IATF 16949 requirements.
Proficient in SAP/ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

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Sharifunnisa Mohammed

📌 Am/dm Commodity Buyer Iron Casting Coimbatore
🏢 ZF
📍 Coimbatore