Buyer - E&E1 SSU, AFS

Job Description

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables The role of Strategic Sourcing Manager is within the Electrical and Electronics (E/E1) group at Strategic Support Unit (SSU) at M&M. E/E1 group is central sourcing organization within SSU catering to Electric Vehicles, Automotive, Farm, Trucks/Buses, Construction, Two-wheeler, and Powerol businesses. The candidate will be responsible for managing commercials for the assigned commodities from RFI/RFQ stage, business award, and prototype through serial production. This role is a vital in keeping M&M abreast of all technology disruptions and maintaining technology pre-eminence of our platforms in our strategic markets. Keep abreast of technology trends, monitor industry dynamics, and understand the technology roadmap of critical suppliers and communicate it within org via. Commodity Strategy, DSS, and Tech-Shows Negotiate and structure commercial contracts with suppliers to ensure competitiveness in parts, development, and software costs, data ownership, localization plans, etc. Develop competencies such as component demystification, etc. Track the BOM cost for assigned commodities pre- and post - SOP Integration with internal stakeholders such as PD, IMCR, CDMM etc to ensure suppliers meet program milestones, delivering material on-time and quality, and implement cost savings opportunities via VA/VE Compliance of Ethics and Integrity policies as well as demonstration of Sourcing behaviours. Preferred Industries Automobile Farm Sector Education Qualification Bachelors : Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation or Mechatronics Engg General Experience 4-6 yrs. experience in Strategic Sourcing - Electronics domain in Automotive industry / Semiconductor companies / Electronics Products startup companies or Broad range of exposure across various high-tech commodities Critical Experience Strong business acumen, negotiations, analytical, and critical thinking, and communication Strategic sourcing & pricing background in electronics or strong candidate with technical knowledge in Infotainment / Display / Telematics etc System Generated Core Skills Analytical Thinking Communication Skills Influencing Skills Project Planning & Execution Risk Analysis Supplier Selection Pricing Price Optimization Supplier Risk Management Sourcing Strategic Sourcing Benchmarking System Generated Secondary Skills Negotiation Project Management Supplier Management Job Segment: Instrumentation, Electrical, Engineering, Automotive