Buyer

Job Description

Education - Bachelor Engineering degree Experience - 5 to 8 years of related experience (Automotive buying experience preferred) 1) Excellent research, data mining, analytical and problem-solving skills 2) Extremely good Presentation Communication skills (written and verbal) 3) Attitude to work in a challenging environment Attitude to improve is a must 4) Ability to understand cost drivers and achieve desired cost structures 5) Good Manufacturing Process knowledge of various commodities 6) Able to lead structured supplier meetings and drive desired outcomes 7) Be an excellent negotiator, drive creative solutions self-starter. 8) Keep up commitments on time; Be Proactive and question logically 9) Willing to learn/teach and share experiences with team members Manufacturing Process knowledge, Negotiation, Project Management, and GPDS skills Able to work in different time zone and manage relationships with regional supply base / Cross-functional / JV team; Proficiency in below competencies Negotiations Excellent Commodity Knowledge - Excellent Strategy Development - Excellent Analytical Skills - Part Cost Estimating - Good Buying Systems, Policies and Processes - Excellent Analytical Skills - Balance Sheet and Ratios - Good Analytical Skills - Lean Manufacturing - Good Project Management - Excellent Knowledge Transfer - Excellent Education - Bachelor Engineering degree Experience - 5 to 8 years of related experience (Automotive buying experience preferred) The primary responsibilities of the Buyer are the execution of strategies to deliver program targets, TVM goals, Global Commodity Business Plans covering regional objectives and execution of supply base development strategies