Buyer

Job Description

Manage commercial settlements for plastic parts, seating systems, and tooling, while developing sourcing strategies to mitigate cost, supply, and technology risks. Oversee supplier management, drive cost optimization, enable technology advancements, and ensure agile supply chains aligned with business objectives. Key Focus Areas: Cost management and supplier risk mitigation Capacity planning and new product development support Technology facilitation and sustainability initiatives Supplier base optimization and sourcing synergies Vendor onboarding, process improvement, and value engineering Scope: Enhance supplier and customer experiences, align sourcing strategies with manufacturing goals, leverage analytics and digitization, and ensure compliance while collaborating with stakeholders to achieve business objectives. . Preferred Industries Automobile Farm Sector Education Qualification Engineering Graduate (Plastics/ Mechanical/ Production) + MBA (preferred) General Experience 4 to 5 yrs relevant experience Critical Experience Experience in Automotive ICE & EV Vehicle program sourcing of Plastics parts. Hands on on process technologies & cost estimation for Seating System, Inj. Molding, Plastic Part joining & assy. assy. processes, Plastic RM price dynamics, Inj. Molding tools, Fixtures & Testing. Industry Networking with suppliers & Toolmakers Supplier Assessment & Evaluation on cost, quality & delivery Suppliers Risk Assessment on Finance, Safety & Labor Relations Commercial acumen, Process & Product knowledge Automotive Seating and plastic parts supplier base & Networking with Plastic & RM Suppliers Spend Analytics & Purchasing Digitization Efficient use of ERP / SAP 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