Senior Buyer- Body & Exterior Commodities

Job Description

The primary responsibilities of the IMG Buyer are the execution of strategies and deliver products to meet both IC and EV programs, TVM goals, Global Commodity Business Plans covering regional objectives and execution of supply-base development strategies, adept at Supplier risk management, commodity process knowledge, costing methodologies & basics of Finance.

Responsibilities

Education Qualification Bachelor's degree in engineering – Mech / Auto / Mechatronics / Electrical / Electronics / Production / Computer Science / Instrumentation

No. of Years of Experience 4+ Years

Professional Exposure

• Excellent research, data mining, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Extremely good Presentation & Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Attitude to work in challenging environment & Attitude to improve is a must
• Electronic / Electrical knowledge preferred to support Electric vehicle program.
• Ability to understand cost drivers and achieve desired cost structures
• Manufacturing Process knowledge of various commodities (Stampings & Plastics)
• Able to lead structured supplier meetings and drive desired outcomes
• Be an excellent negotiator, drive creative solutions & self starter.
• Keep up commitments on time; Be Proactive and question logically
• Willing to learn / teach and share experience with team member

Preferred Previous Experiences

Special Knowledge Required Embrace & Collaborate 'Partner to Win' through daily work.

Special Skills Sets Required

Competency 'Desired Proficiency Level'

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 Good

Analytical Skills - Lean Manufacturing Good

Project Management Excellent

Knowledge Transfer Excellent

GPDS Knowledge - Buying Good / Fair

Six-Sigma concepts Advantage

Lean Advantage

Power Bi Advantage

Able to work global environment and manage relationships with regional supply base / Cross functional team; Proficiency in below competencies

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering – Mech / Auto / Mechatronics / Electrical / Electronics / Production / Computer Science / Instrumentation

Skills Required

Negotiation, Lean Manufacturing, Power Bi, supplier risk management , Project Management