This role is responsible for sourcing of electrical cluster parts like Switches, Sensors, Infotainment, Display & Inst. Cluster etc
The role will guarantee that the sourcing is rightfully made in accordance with local/global strategy to ensure the competitiveness, reliability, and sustainability.
Primary and Secondary duties:\xc2\xb7 New Product development - To enable various activities of Design Reviews, Supplier Interactions, Development Plans, Technical support to meet project timelines.\xc2\xb7 Current Product Management - To support Plants supply-chain from supplier capacity and other operational challenges.\xc2\xb7 Quality & Reliability improvement by supporting CPM Profiles\xc2\xb7 Planning and undertaking Supplier Improvement plans thru Reactive/ preventive and Proactive approach to de-risk the business.\xc2\xb7 To interact with peers of various functions like Supply-chain, SQE, PD, Plant Quality, PDP and AMS.\xc2\xb7 Has to interact on activities like NPD bottlenecks, Suppliers evaluation, PIR resolution, Current product improvement, support to supply chain bottlenecks etc.\xc2\xb7 Supplier selection, negotiation, contract establishment in line with local/global strategy for new model/current product parts within target cost and time\xc2\xb7 Ensuring Purchasing processes and system are followed to establish business contracts with suppliers as per DoA\xc2\xb7 Managing material cost including raw material, economics, productivity etc;\xc2\xb7 Monitor, manage, and address the risks of supply base in delivery, finance & capacityLeadership/Team Management Responsibility:\xc2\xb7 India Commodity Leader (annual buying: +45 M$)Minimum Qualifications, Skills, Experience and Language(s):Education/Qualifications (Min): Degree / Diploma in Engineering + MBA (added advantage)Essential experience and skills:1. 7+ years of experience in Off-highway/ Automotive/ Industrial industry preferred2. Knowledge of Electrical parts and Industry overview is desired3. Exposure of purchasing/sourcing in a matrix environment (preferably with global sourcing experience)4. Understanding of supplier base, process knowledge, zero base costing/cost analysis.5. Experienced in sourcing, quality, costing, stakeholder management (including global businesses), team management, financial analysis etc.6. Demonstrated strategic thinking, change management, communication and negotiation skills * The candidate should have knowledge of various manufacturing processes of electrical / electronic parts.8. Knowledge of Purchasing processes & system.Desired Behavior Traits:\xc2\xb7 Ability to think strategically and effectively implement tactical business decisions\xc2\xb7 Bring new ideas/concepts from best in class organizations and implementation\xc2\xb7 Possess ability to communicate effectively across levels and display remarkable leadership reach\xc2\xb7 Has a global mindset, moves across different business models and cultures with apparent ease\xc2\xb7 Possesses intellectual curiosity and has a deep hunger to learn, grow and a willingness to experiment in order to learn.\xc2\xb7 High on ethics, integrity, and value systems