We are hiring for the BIG4 Consulting Firm for Chennai Location!!
Designation : Associate Director -Automobile Procurement for a BIG FOUR
Mandates (Deal Breakers) :
- VA / VE Strategy (Value Engineering- Cost Reduction) for multiple categories.
- Automobile industry in Sourcing & Procurement.
- Exposure in Direct Buying in Auto industry.
- Implementing procurement platforms.
- MBA (Full time) from Tier1 college.
- Preference for Big3 / Big4 & other consulting boutique firm candidates.
About the role :
Key Responsibilities :
Drive sourcing initiatives for direct material categories within the automotive industry.Lead value engineering and cost reduction projects across multiple part categories.Partner with cross-functional teams (R&D, Quality, Manufacturing) to optimize design-to-cost.Develop and implement sourcing strategies to achieve sustainable cost savings.Negotiate with suppliers and build long-term strategic vendor 7+ years of relevant experience in sourcing / procurement, with strong exposure to direct materials.Proven track record in value engineering and procurement cost reduction.Prior experience in the automotive sector is a must.Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.Preferred education : MBA from SPJain, NITIE, IIMs, or equivalent top B-school.(ref : iimjobs.com)