Strategic Sourcing Manager

What were looking for:

We are looking for a Professional with 5-10 years of Experience in Plastic Moulding Component Development for Injection moulded parts, NPD, Paint process with commercial knowledge & ZBC.

Manager is part of strategic sourcing Team and a key contributor to strategic Company purchasing goals. This role is responsible for delivering value, including year on year cost savings. Will provide operational support, including data analysis and reporting, market intelligence gathering, and projects tracking. Will work closely with key stakeholders to develop effective cost reduction strategies, implementation plans, leverage market and supplier knowledge to drive lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Will proactively implement strategies and areas of opportunity for new business opportunities, process improvement and cost efficiencies. Will work with cross-functional partners throughout the Company to support and deliver the best value in product selection, performance, quality, service, and pricing.

Manage all the component development activities to effectively achieve optimal total cost of ownership and manage supplier risk, while meeting the business stakeholders needs and objectives. Achieve cost savings through bidding, and negotiations. Guide cross-functional Team to find, assess, and select appropriate suppliers that will improve value to the organization and help attain targeted business results. Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery and cost improvements utilizing KPIs, scorecards, etc. Work with supplier and project members to secure timely delivery of agreed goods or services. Drives value, value creation, and savings within the assigned categories. Ensures optimal balance between value for money and cost savings is achieved, while ensuring quality and good customer service. Continually looks for opportunities for cost reductions and cost avoidance and to provide overall value. Ensure compliance with Company, environmental, legal and other requirements. Lead risk management strategy, managing market inflation and deflation by providing accurate cost forecasts and PPV variances. Influence technical design decisions to meet expectations, technical capabilities and business objectives. Support supplier performance management/development activities Drive best functional practice delivering continuous improvement

Education & Experience Requirements:

BE Mechanical Engineering/CIPET Must have expertise on Advance xls & PowerPoint. Relevant experience within the automotive industry preferred Experience in strategic sourcing analysis and strategy implementation. Experience in creation, negotiation, and administration of contracts. Effective time management, organization, and task prioritization skills. Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills within cross-functional teams Ability to work successfully in a multicultural organization