Drive India segment business plans for concerned segments & be an active member in the global network of buyers.
Building expertise within defined scope and understanding of complete supply chain (market benchmarking, suppliers, competition, new technologies, projects, new business models, total cost of ownership etc.)
Responsible for secure that supplier selection is aligned with the approved segment business plan with the right QDCF-TSR
Ensure valid agreements with all suppliers in production and extend contracts on time before expiry through deep dive methodologies to ensure the right QDCFTSR with existing suppliers.
Manage and align with critical stakeholders like Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing & Engineering during sourcing, project & operation phase.
You will be leading all purchasing activities along with the critical stakeholders related to the involvement of suppliers in development projects.
Perform activities required for the portfolio: e.g., negotiations, project implementation, crisis and risk management and total cost optimization.
Lead and Drive cost reduction activities (VA/VE, logistics optimizations etc) with suppliers & stakeholders to meet all commercial targets & forecast cost evolution for the scope of responsibility.
Deliver the defined KPI s on time and in accordance with set targets (Revenues, Uptime, Projects
Challenge, negotiate report changes after contract signature and ensure continuous fulfilment of project targets
Ensure that the supplier is prepared for production, including capacity and all needed system updates when needed
Monitor, identify and mitigate risks in cooperation with the supplier and Supplier Network teams for parts under development during the project phase and ensure a timely part transfer in the system to the commodity buyer
Work in close collaboration with suppliers to map and reduce the end to end supply chain & manufacturing CO2 emissions
Own, and drive continuous improvements, and excellence in your area, based on business needs and strategies

Qualifications:

University degree in BE / B.Tech in Mechanical/Automobile
Preferred knowledge with 5 -8 years of experience as a buyer in the automotive industry
Excellent decision-making skills, considering risks and opportunities, with an ownership mindset
Continuous Improvement and Excellence mindset with good communication skills
Strong analytical, prioritization, and negotiating skills
Strong business acumen with very good knowledge in project management
Good in Market Benchmarking, Business Intelligence Analysis , Scouting Suppliers
Good understanding of different manufacturing processes and best practice costing.
Excellent interpersonal, networking & stakeholder management skills - true connector working in different eco-systems
Positive and collaborative mindset and strong energy to contribute to the success of the Volvo Group
Proactiveness is an absolute must!
Experience in handling Supplier for Electromechanics and Supplier Proprietary COMPONENTS Commodity

For more information, please contact Ganesh Karthick

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