Role & responsibilities
- Key responsibilities include Supplier Relationship & Performance Mgmt., Cost Mgmt., Risk / Compliance Mgmt.
- Price negotiation, execute long-term pricing contracts, year-on-year material cost reduction, Challenge LPP to improve the product profitability, localization, contracts / agreements coverage , on-time delivery.
- Possess strong abilities in Supplier Development for desired quality levels and in-process feasibility study to direct supplier in right direction.
- Tracking of Raw Materials Price variation and reporting the impact of it on components and Products level.
- Scouting for new technologies and suppliers for continuous. improvements and cost optimization.
- MIS
Education Requirement
Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering.Professional & Fluent English is mandatory.Experience Requirements
Experience in identifying, evaluating, and developing suppliers for machining, casting, forging parts (in Aluminium , Stainless Steel , Titanium, Brass, Copper etc.), Composites, heat treatments, Surface Treatments.Experience in sourcing Fasteners and Catalogue products.Experience in sourcing Raw Materials like special grade Aluminium (Aerospace Grade), Stainless Steel, Titanium etc. from Indian and International suppliers / manufactures.Experience in sourcing medium to large welded structures (Jigs, assembly Fixtures etc.) and Sheet metal parts in Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Mild Steel etc.Good Knowledge in surface treatments used in Defence and Aerospace, Supplier selection Criteria, Certification requirements, Supplier bases etc.Finding out potential suppliers for new projects, Evaluate the suppliers for the suitability, locating best cost supplier, negotiation for the price and terms.Cost estimation of new parts for benchmarking and Identifying cost saving opportunities with suppliers.10 to 12 years of Industrial Experience. Defence and Aerospace industry experience is an added advantage.Minimum of 4-6 years as Senior Buyer or Commodity in-charge for mechanical components in a large manufacturing company.Good Knowledge on Global supplier bases (China, Europe etc.)Excellent negotiation & communication skills.Passionate, proactive and problem solving.Experience in using ERP systems (SAP, Ariba)Skills Required
Sap Ariba, Erp System, Mechanical Engineering