Manager - Purchase - Automobile

We have been retained by a leading automobile company for the Purchase Manager Role.

The job description is as follow:

- The primary function of this position is the timely and cost-effective purchasing of components to support the company's projects & production plans (Hydraulic Components & System, Tubes & Hoses, Cylinders, Electricals, etc.

- Supporting the strategic procurement process, execution of domestic / overseas, supplier agreements to include negotiations, supplier selection/development, and contract management. Working with engineering/project management team to make sure that sourcing activities correspond to project needs.

- The Buyer will coordinate activities with supply-chain, logistics, operations, warehouse and finance personnel in efforts to meet particular supply and demand goals.

Few specific responsibilities :

1) Supplier base management - Development of supplier base and induction of new suppliers, suppliers up-gradation and build long term agreement with suppliers.

2) New components developments - Development of new components for new products as well for product improvement.

3) ) To closely work with Supplier development team & pro-actively support in resolving all issues related to Quality & cost.

4) To closely work with finance for resolving issues of supplier Debits/Credits wrt. Price changes, recharge to Supplier for Quality & expedite debits.

5) To continuously work for optimizing material cost and creating healthy productivity pipeline to have sustainable cost reduction program.

Key Requirements:

- 6 to 10 years of experience

- BE Mechanical & MBA

- Microsoft Office

- SAP knowledge preferred

- General knowledge of Automotive/ manufacturing, industrial relations, logistics and procurement procedures and techniques.

- Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.

- Must be able to work independently, as well as part of a team.