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At Outsized, we match clients in financial services and management consulting to high-quality independent consultants and boutique/specialist firms for the execution of their key projects Our client, a global consulting firm, is engaged in a large scale cost transformation for a leading firm in the automotive industry To support on this initiative they are seeking a Sourcing & Procurement Consultant with prior cost optimisation experience in the Automotive industry Key Responsibilities: - Lead cost reduction initiatives across procurement, sourcing, and supply chain management in the automotive industry - Analyze product design, raw material costs, and manufacturing processes to identify cost-saving opportunities - Work closely with suppliers, procurement teams, and engineering departments to implement cost-effective solutions - Conduct benchmarking studies to compare cost structures with industry standards - Develop and implement enterprise cost transformation strategies tailored to automotive manufacturing and supply chain - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cost optimization without compromising quality and performance - Utilize data analytics, value engineering, and lean methodologies to optimize cost structures - Report progress and insights to senior stakeholders and business leaders Qualifications & Skills: - Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering (mandatory) - 5 to 10 years of experience with strong expertise in cost reduction, sourcing, and enterprise cost transformation within the automotive sector - Experience with value engineering, and cost benchmarking - Proficiency in cost modeling, should-cost analysis, and procurement strategies - Familiarity with lean manufacturing, six sigma, and process optimization - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach Preferred Background: Candidates from the following organizations will be given preference: - Consulting Firms - Automotive OEMs & Tier 1 Suppliers This opportunity will be on a 06 month, with potential for extnsion upto 12-18 months. The selected consultant will be required to relocate to Chennai for the entire duration of the project, with flexibility for flybacks to the consultant's base location in the weekends

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Sourcing & Procurement Consultant - Automotive Sector - Consulting Firm - Contractual 

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