Category Operational Buyer Roles and Responsibilities :
Support and lead Cost saving Initiatives for the plant
Manage supplier relationship at the plant level
Work with cross functional team to generate cost reduction opportunities
Manage and improve supplier payables
Engineering change management and execution
Drive plant level localization
Resolution of supplier issues
Supplier commercial due diligence
Ability to work with supplier senior management team
Manufacturing process understanding of Plastics injection and extrusion, Rubber, Sheet Metal, Cables, Electrical and electronics component needed
Should have exposure to harness industry or harness component related industry
Good understanding on costing and various drivers of cost in manufacturing.
Good team player and good interpersonal skills
Result orientation is key to position
Understanding of supplier finance risk assessment tools and techniques
Skills/ Qualification Requirement BTech ( Mechanical / Production / Electrical) 10 - 13 year of experience in, cost modeling, supplier management, category buying Expertise level competence on Excel sheets Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.