Buyer Mechanisms (SSU AD)

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Job Summary:

The Buyer Mechanisms will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for proprietary commodities such as shifter cables, drive shafts, and propeller shafts. The role involves vendor empanelment, techno-commercial evaluations, negotiations, and achieving cost-saving targets. The candidate must demonstrate strong industry intelligence, stakeholder collaboration, and ethical sourcing practices. This role also requires presenting business insights to senior leadership, identifying supply chain risks, and driving mitigation plans to support uninterrupted operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Sourcing & Procurement

• Develop long-term and short-term sourcing strategies aligned with business needs and industry trends.

• Conduct negotiations with suppliers for proprietary commodities to achieve cost-saving targets.

• Perform techno-commercial synthesis and support supplier onboarding.

• Identify suitable vendor panels and empanel vendors as per organizational targets.

• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry intelligence relevant to mechanisms sourcing.

Vendor Management

• Build strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, delivery, and cost efficiency.

• Monitor vendor performance and ensure compliance with company standards.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supplier base.

Risk Management

• Anticipate commodity-related business risks and develop appropriate mitigation plans.

• Evaluate supply chain vulnerabilities and proactively address bottlenecks.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with SSU leadership, accounts, business excellence teams, plant heads, spares sourcing heads, and government authorities.

• Resolve issues through effective cross-functional coordination and decision-making.

• Participate in SSU forums to project business indicators, performance insights, and key concerns.

Reporting & Governance

• Present updates, issues, and recommendations to senior management.

• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting on sourcing activities.

• Uphold ethics, integrity, and appropriate sourcing behaviors.

Key Skills Required:

• Sourcing Strategies

• Negotiation & Cost Saving

• Vendor Management

• Techno-Commercial Analysis

• Industry Intelligence

• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

• MS Office Proficiency

• Strong Communication & Stakeholder Management