Buyer - TRIMS (VAP & Accessories)

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables Primary Purpose: - Commercial settlement of Project parts: Interior softrims, , NVH, Carpets, Special process- Roto, FRP, VF etc along with investments- Tooling, SPM & Fixtures, ED&D Cost, DVP etc Work on sourcing strategies to de-risk AFS Businesses on Cost, Supply & Technology disruption Propose Strategic Supplier Basket and recommend Master Supplier Panels for AFS projects Implement strategies with Business Vision & Promise by creating agile & flexible supply chain Objectives: - Cost Management Capacity Planning Support new product development. Technology facilitation Supplier Risk Management Leverage sourcing synergies Optimize supplier base, Key Result Areas: - Supplier management of Interior Plastic parts family for Auto businesses Work to meet Org. Cost saving targets through various levers. Facilitate Cost competitive Process /Product technology/ alternate source Containment of Raw Material increases. Vendor on Board for new project meeting Business needs of Time / Cost & Capex Capacity planning at supplier’s end to meet AFS Budget plan Identify & implement new Process Technology across Sectors Increase Common source across sectors Work on Process Improvement & DWM Implementation of Sustainability initiatives. Value Engineering initiatives to save cost Scope & Dimension of Job:- Improve internal customer and supplier experience Differential sourcing strategy of part Family Anticipate & evaluate industry trend & recommend appropriate Sourcing Strategies Develop/ Align Sourcing Strategies to meet Manufacturing strategy of the Business, Use unconventional levers like spend analytics, digitization etc. Total Cost of Acquisition & improve efficiency of Business. Budgeting & Forecasting for commodity Interact with other Stake holders in the business-like Business Partnering, PD, SCM, CDMM to achieve Business goal. Planning, Organizing, Review & Control Meet Compliance requirements as per department policy Preferred Industries Automobile Farm Sector Education Qualification Engineering Graduate (Plastics/ Mechanical/ Production) + MBA (preferred) General Experience Min 5 ~ 7 Years: Worked in Automotive ICE & EV Vehicle program sourcing of Plastics, Interior trim Trim parts. “Hands on” on Commercial settlement of automotive components, Awareness of various Processes & technologies, Cost estimation for Inj. Molding, Plastic Parts, Softrims, Plastic RM price dynamics, Inj. Molding, Blow Moulding & Thermoforming tools, Fixtures & Testing. Industry Networking with suppliers & Toolmakers Critical Experience 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: Engineer, Automotive, Engineering