Purchasing Specialist - (Program Buyer)

Purchasing Specialist - (Program Buyer)

Location Hinjewadi, Pune - Maharashtra, India

Pacesetting. Passionate. Together. HELLA, one of the leading automotive suppliers worldwide, has shaped the industry with innovative lighting systems and vehicle electronics. In addition, the company is one of the most important partners of the aftermarket and independent workshops. What motivates us : Shaping the mobility of tomorrow and fostering the central market trends such as autonomous driving, efficiency and electrification, connectivity and digitization as well as individualization. Every day, 36,000 employees worldwide are committed to this with passion, know-how and innovative strength.

YOUR TASKS

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Program Buyer to join our dynamic team.

Experience - 5 - 10 years in Purchase.

Key Responsibilities :

Product Knowledge :  Understand and manage products such as ECUs, Control Modules, Controllers, EMS, Connectivity devices, and Sensors.

Costing Knowledge :  Expertise in costing of Mechanical, Electronics, and Electrical components including Plastics, Metal, Diecasting, Mechanic Hybrids, and PCB.

BOM Costing :  Manage Mechanical-BOM and E-BOM costing.

Zero Base Costing :  Implement and manage zero base costing strategies.

VA-VE Process :  Lead VA-VE processes for plastics and hybrid components.

Material Knowledge :  Extensive knowledge of resin (plastic raw material), metals, and supplier base.

Supplier Base :  Develop and maintain relationships with plastics and mechanic hybrid suppliers.

Skills and Abilities :

Escalation Handling :  Address and resolve issues related to Delivery, Quality, and Cost.

Global Team Collaboration :  Work effectively with global matrix teams and develop suppliers to meet future business needs.

Cost Saving :  Generate cost-saving ideas through commercial benchmarking and competitive bidding.

SAP MM Module :  Proficient in SAP MM module; Project Management skills are a plus.

Computer Skills :  Proficient in MS Office and PowerPoint presentation skills.

Supplier Management :  Manage global suppliers to ensure Quality, Price, and Delivery.

Negotiation Skills :  Strong negotiation skills with knowledge of manufacturing processes and problem-solving abilities.

RFQ Process :  Manage the RFQ process and source with cost benchmarking.

Communication and Decision Making :  Excellent communication skills and ability to make fast decisions.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Engineering Graduate in Mechanical / Electronics is must.

Experience in an Automotive Tier 1 company in purchasing.

Job Location - Phase 1 - Hinjewadi.