Buyer – India AMS Purchasing

Primary and Secondary duties:

• Cost reduction to ensure budgeted targets
• Commercial settlements & PO amendment in case of Inflation/Deflation
• Contract creation for parts supplied by 3P / Global suppliers to AMS to ensure PPR to PO targets
• Follow-up of supplies to ensure zero backlog
• Close co-ordination with all stakeholders of AMS
• Follow-up for documentations for creating of new supplier code
• Maintain and improve the relationship with key Suppliers

Leadership/Team Management Responsibility:

• Negotiation for parts development
• Self-driven personality
• Speedy & aggressive in achieving organizational objectives on time

Education/Qualifications (Min): Diploma / Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Essential experience and skills:

1. 8~15 years of experience in Automotive/ Industrial industry preferred

2. Knowledge of various manufacturing processes like Casting, Machining, Forging, Sheet metal, Heat Treatment, Assembly processes etc and Proprietary parts

3. Experienced in sourcing, quality, costing, stakeholder management, team management, integrated supply chain, etc.

4. Understanding of supplier base, process knowledge, zero base costing/cost analysis & basic financial knowledge

5. Demonstrated strategic thinking, change management and negotiation skills along with global sourcing experience

6. System knowledge of ERP like SAP / LN etc; & relevant purchasing systems