Duties and Responsibilities
Supplier/vendor management for all domestic and international part development
Cross functional collaboration with R&D to design vehicle, work on engineering and manufacturing challenges
Define sourcing strategy for assigned commodities to develop parts for different car programs
Focus on developing supplier, vendor for product development
Clear understanding of automotive parts development with special focus on Chassis /Suspension / wheel trims parts
Ensuring cost reduction by developing alternate suppliers
Product cost management for all responsible systems
Suggest solutions for design and process improvements
Able to handle multiple commodity engineers. Provide constructive feedback.
Visit vendors for part development, QC and process audit.
Negotiating contracts to get the desired pricing, analyzing multiple vendors to decide which vendor to use for a particular product / component
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
14+ years of experience in component development and sourcing Chassis /Suspension/ Wheel ends. EV industry experience will be added advantage
Understanding of component development and sourcing function
Sound knowledge of manufacturing processes and system processes (PPAP, APQP)
Good knowledge of manufacturing process like castings, machining and fabrications
Prior vendor development experience is must
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Kirti Gaikwad
HR EXECUTIVE
- Experience12 - 22 Years
- No. of Openings30
- EducationB.E
- RoleSourcing Department Head
- Industry TypeExport - Import / Trading
- Gender[ Male / Female ]
- Job CountryIndia
- Job TypeWork from Office