As a Assistant Manager - Buyer, You will report to Manager Sourcing
Responsibilities/Duties:-
- Formulate and execute sourcing strategies for Machining, Casting, Forging, and other related commodities.
- Drive supplier development programs to enhance performance, improve quality outcomes, and ensure resilient supply continuity aligned with organizational priorities.
- Regularly benchmark the existing supply base and challenge the competitiveness of existing suppliers.
- Anticipate potential risks to the supply chain based on suppliers financial health, capacity, change in business profile, regulations, etc.
- Negotiate with suppliers to achieve manufacturing & aftermarket goals including Zero Based Costing.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with commodity suppliers.
- Resolving vendor disputes and any commodity related issues.
- Drive cost reduction initiatives like VAVE, localization, resourcing etc.
- Monitor commodity price trends, analyze cost structures and identify savings opportunities. Ensure supplier compliance with company policies and standards. Work closely with engineering, quality, production, and planning teams.Support new product development (NPD) sourcing activities.
To succeed, you will need
Qualifications/Knowledge & Work Experience
Bachelor of Engineering background (Mechanical, Production).
8 to 9 years experience in Strategic Sourcing/Purchasing/Procurement.
Able to read a technical drawing with tolerances & specification.
Experience in Casting, Forging, Machining, Rubber, Plastic, Prop., Hardware etc commodities.
Knowledge in supply chain processes and manufacturing processes.
Essential Functions/Skill /Competencies
Strong negotiation and commercial acumen .Analytical and data-driven decision-making
supplier relationship management
Risk assessment, market research, data analysis, contract management,
strategic thinking, communication skills, cost analysis & resilient Mindset.
In return, we offer
- Culture of trust and accountability
- Lifelong learning and career growth
- Innovation powered by people
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits
- Health and well-being
Job location
On-Site
This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Chakan, Pune India You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.
Contact information
Talent Acquisition Team: Swapnil Jadhav
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