Job Description

Job Category: Supply ChainDegree Level: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent:Lead Sourcing Commodity Strategy Development, Implementation and Communication, Develop key/important strategic suppliers to support better plan (i.e. localization and bringing Global Footprint ), Develops and execute negotiation strategies to deliver sourcing & cost reduction targetsResponsibilities:

• Negotiate and achieve YOY cost reductions through development & utilization of analytical tools to deliver Best-In-Class pricing (Cost Models, Benchmarking, Market Intelligence). Lead negotiations with Global suppliers.
• Create and manage annual/multi-year pricing agreements, and negotiate deliverables with the supply base (i.e. price, timing) with management support
• Create and Process Purchase orders
• Purchase goods , materials , components or services in line with SOW
• Coordinate with category Manager / Category Execution and cross -functionally to communicate issues related to parts availability , inventory level set ups , packaging , logistics , and others
• Work with CFT to resolve supplier invoicing and Payment discrepancies

Support implementation of risk mitigation , cost reduction and inventory management plansQualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with Strong 1-4 years of Indirect Purchasing Experience in Automobile Indistry1) Excellent analytical and problem solving skills including good communication skills (written and verbal)2) Ability to drive towards desired cost structures with an understanding of cost drivers3) Clear recognition of the cost pressure on sourcing in the region with low volume to match with High Volume Mrakets4) Able to implement structured supplier meetings to drive gap identification and closure5) Self starter in Own activities6) Willing to teach and share experience with team member7) Demonstration of the ability to develop strong commodity knowledge

• Good Team Player
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Power Point ,Word)
• Quick learner with Good analytical skills
• Ability to plan workload and manage time to respond to business needs

Flexibility to work in different shift timings per business needs

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