Purchase Head - Automotive Industry

- Ensure Capacity & Commercial Contract at Supplier to support & ensure delivery of parts for production meeting the Sales Target of Plant Location

- Developing Supply base for Global Supplies so as to benefit BU's financially, overall

- Achieve New Sourcing at optimum price to improve the profitability of each product, segments. Managing PVO of 120 Mil with Global Supply base & focused for Localization content to 70% (Overall)

- Preparing and executing strategy for Purchasing to support Start Plan for India in line with BU / Region & Global strategy

- Focused approach for Localization level to more than 70% (overall) Roadmap definition at the location for cost improvement, negotiation with suppliers ensuring the right results

- Working in close network for New business Acquisition thru improved material pricings so as to ensure competitiveness at Customer for gaining new customers and businesses

- Identify any need for supplier with new technology with optimum cost & faster development cycle time while working closely with the Suppliers and internal team

- Taking local & final decisions for material cost improvement for ensuring lowest possible cost leading to New Business Acquisition

- Identify the need of adjustment in present production capacities at Suppliers in accordance to growing business needs and make necessary steps, including proposal to local/senior management & ensuring timely approvals

- Maintain strong professional relationship with internal customers and suppliers, ensure quick resolution to their requirements, supplies and other issues to keep seamless operations Supplier Stability for long term mutual benefit & best cost utilization