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Position Name: EV Buyer (Senior Manager) Years of Experience: 3-8 years Qualification: Bachelor's Degree or other Purpose of the Position This position is responsible for a market scouting of electric vehicle components & supplier portfolio of the EV components, costs evaluations, sourcing and supplier nomination process for the EV components. Next ensure and manage procurement activities related to capacity planning, evaluating change requests, issuing contracts, issuing orders (tools and components), tracking parts. Ensuring activities are carried out in accordance with the VW group's procurement processes. Check and negotiate cost optimization during an entire project lifecycle. Work Profile The individual would be responsible for Market scouting, creating supplier bidder list of EV components, creating and releasing RFQs. Should be involved in Negotiation, Preparation and Presentation of sourcing in sourcing committees. Would require to Issue procurement contracts after the nomination and approvals, release and amend part and investment orders, create GRN - capacity agreements with supplier. Support supplier related escalations topics (R&D, Logistics, Quality and related functions). Responsibilities and Tasks Pre series Activities Explore new technologies of electric vehicles and a connection to SAVWIPL projects and evaluate potentials. Monitor raw material of EV components and track it Scout for new potential suppliers and bring them on board with handholding Evaluate and track costs of EV components and agree on real cost of the project (VSI) Sourcing Activities Supplier identification and preparation of bidder list 20 % Registration of suppliers on Group purchase platform Gather inputs for releasing enquiry, Create and Release RFQs in system Follow-up offers from bidder, check completeness of offers (CBDs ) Request for Targets for part price and investments. Do a plausibility check of offers based on cost estimation Price negotiation and get final offers from suppliers. Preparation of cost comparison based on agreed technical proposals Gather Market information / Group benchmark overview for the parts under sourcing Support a preparing of sourcing presentations with cost overview & cost plausibility , alignment with group buyers. Present in Sourcing Committees (ISC / SSC / Pre-meeting / CSC Skoda MB & WOB or other VW Group Committees) In case of Non achievements of Targets prepare & Present options in TER (Targeterreichungsrunde - Target Approval Committee) Create and release Letter of Intent (LOI), Nomination Letter / eNA Get Sign off of Procurement Agreement / eNA with defined terms and conditions from suppliers. Support FS Team for Project Handover Documents and organize kick off meeting with supplier and CFT (QA , R&D , logistics , SRM) in case of any escalations. Request for vendor code generation and enter nomination and sample availability dates in TEVON (Note 1 /Note 3) Series Activity Ensure capacity planning in order to achieve production targets for respective responsible parts Series price settlements / claim settlements / Force-majeure Yearly price negotiations to achieve cost reduction targets as per agreed Business Plan and best possible costs level. Annual purchase order release / contracts Facilitate supplier related escalations topics (R&D , Logistics ,Quality and related functions) Scout for new potential suppliers and bring them on board with handholding Explore new technologies, alternate raw material, Value Engineering, proposals for cost reduction (SCOP and other similar committees & complexity reduction ) Do global sourcing and evaluate saving potentials for material cost reduction Monitor raw material & Forex trends Annual asset verification for tooling at suppliers end QMS / EMS: Provide necessary support for the implementation / sustenance of Quality, Energy, Environment and Information Security Management Systems within the Commodity. Tooling activities Process of Fund Request in AIP for releasing Tooling Order as per budget planning Release of Tooling Procurement Order on approval of Fund Request 10% Release of Procurement Orders in EBON / K-SRM , closing of supplier supplementary invoices for cost changes. Create GRN for tooling , Ensure Capitalization of tools Change Management Evaluating Change Management Documents ( AEKO, AeA, MY Point etc. ) 15 % Do plausibility check , negotiate the change requests , and provide evaluation in the requested format. Create & issue change request approval Coordination and agreement with suppliers for timelines and implementation. Development activities Commitment meeting and timeline agreements for parts under direct purchase responsibility Tracking and reporting the development activities Follow-up meetings and supplier visit

About Us Hyva Group is a leading global provider of innovative and highly efficient transport solutions for the commercial vehicle and environmental service industries. The company is committed to the development, production, marketing and distribution of components used in hydraulic loading and unloading systems on trucks and trailers. Its products are used worldwide across a range of sectors including transport, construction, mining, materials handling and environmental services providers. Founded in 1979, the company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn in The Netherlands and operates in more than 110 countries with over 3,500 employees around the world. The Hyva Group encompasses more than 30 subsidiaries globally, with an extraordinary sales and service coverage and 14 production facilities in Brazil, China, Germany, India, and Italy, with more than 20,000 customers. About the Role Hyva (India) is searching for a talented and motivated person to join our Procurement team at Navi Mumbai. This role will be responsible for procurement activities for the designated region, creating and implementing procurement tactics within the region and aligned with global and regional category strategies to obtain maximum value, according to local requirements and regulations. Your key responsibilities will include but not limited to: 1- Strategic Sourcing Sheet Metal Fabrication Identify, develop, and manage suppliers for sheet metal parts including laser cutting, bending, welding, powder coating, and assembly processes. Review and finalize technical drawings with suppliers in coordination with design and quality teams. Ensure sourcing decisions are cost-effective, meet lead time requirements, and align with quality standards. Conduct periodic supplier performance reviews based on quality, cost, delivery, and service. 2- Procurement Hydraulic Components (Bought-Outs) Source and procure hydraulic valves, cylinders, hoses, pumps, and related accessories. Develop alternate vendors and manage inventory levels to avoid line stoppages. Collaborate with Engineering and Design teams to standardize components and optimize cost. 3- Cost Management and Negotiation Drive cost reduction initiatives through value engineering, alternate sourcing, and volume leverage. Negotiate contracts and agreements to ensure best pricing, delivery, and payment terms. 4- Vendor Development & Management Develop and nurture vendor relationships for long-term strategic sourcing. Audit suppliers for capacity, capability, and quality system adherence. Resolve vendor-related issues in quality, delivery, and billing in coordination with internal stakeholders. 5- ERP & Documentation Manage procurement activities through ERP (SAP/M3/Oracle or similar). Maintain accurate and updated records for RFQs, POs, contracts, and supplier performance. 6- Cross-functional Collaboration Work closely with production, planning, supply chain, quality, logistics, and finance teams to ensure end-to end procurement efficiency. Participate in product development projects for sourcing support and supplier involvement during early stages. 7- Member Procurement Leadership Team Share best practices within the region and throughout the company; Align country, regional and global opportunities to increase buying leverage; Conduct monthly status quo review of activities, projects, savings etc.; Achieve, track and report annual planned savings target for direct and indirect spend in region; Understand local requirements, laws and business needs and communicate to Global Purchasing. Ensure compliance in the region with purchasing standards and procedures and legal guidelines; Identify areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results; Identify risks which could compromise the implementation of the global strategy About You To be successful in this role you will have: BE / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Industrial Engineering Relevant Experience of 7-9years Additional Supply Chain certification will be added advantage Hands on experience of Sheet Metal Fabrication. Strong technical understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes and hydraulic systems Proven negotiation skills and knowledge of cost structures Familiarity with ISO/TS quality systems and vendor audits Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools Preferred Attributes: Result-oriented with a strong sense of urgency and ownership Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Exposure to vendor management systems Willingness to travel to vendor locations as required Budget - Upto 13LPA Interested? Send your updated resume to sh.mane@hyva.com