Manager - Vendor Development

Role Overview: As an Assistant Manager/Manager - Vendor, your primary responsibility will be to plan and analyze vendors for the company. You will be required to develop monthly plans, coordinate with internal stakeholders, and ensure alignment with PPC goals. Additionally, you will be responsible for documenting vendor processes, selecting and onboarding vendors, creating monthly vendor dashboards, tracking QC and GRN bottlenecks, and coordinating with the PPC team for project details. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and present monthly plans against targets - Coordinate internal checkpoints to align with PPC goals - Document vendor process flows and analyze transportation lead times - Research and evaluate potential vendors for pricing, type, and AVL status - Initiate vendor onboarding in line with PPC schedules - Create monthly vendor dashboards capturing key milestones - Monitor QC and GRN bottleneck tracking for parts received - Conduct project-specific vendor outreach for pricing, lead times, and AVL status - Proactively engage PPC team for project details and timelines - Ensure cost approvals are initiated in advance and solicit vendor quotes for comparison - Track process delays and provide actionable feedback in Gemba/vendor review meetings Qualifications Required: - Previous experience in vendor management or a related field - Strong analytical and communication skills - Ability to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders effectively - Proficiency in project management and timeline coordination - Familiarity with cost approval processes and vendor selection criteria (Note: No additional details of the company were mentioned in the job description),