Reporting to: Senior Director, CVS Procurement
Value Spend: $ 100-120 Million
Span of control: South Asia
Job Description / Accountability for Commodity Manager
Implement sourcing strategies to support corporate and regional objectives, providing the company competitive advantage in the areas of sourcing Castings, Forgings, machined components, sub assemblies etc.,
Analyze and develop a consolidated supplier base to meet current and future commodity needs.
Create and maintain mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers to foster feedback and continuous improvement.
Negotiate and manage all contracts and agreements for assigned commodities
Manage suppliers, cost, quality, and delivery performance.
Understand, track, and forecast the key cost drivers and market factors for assigned commodities.
Implement appropriate sourcing strategies to control the company’s purchased material costs and to assure an adequate source of supply.
Develop cross-functional teams to understand company-wide needs and evaluate suppliers.
Drive continuous improvement in all aspects of the procurement and business processes.
Developing strategies for assigned procurement area to include spend analysis, market and geographic considerations, strategic importance, etc.
Managing and optimizing supplier performance, including continuous improvement, innovations, obsolescence and reduction in total cost of ownership.
Maintains and promotes sound relationships with suppliers and the business community
8-10 years of progressive procurement experience in an Automotive industryHands on
experience in sourcing / supply base for castings, forgings
Advanced knowledge of procurement principles, theories and processes.
Cross-functional business team environment experience preferred
Educational Requirements
Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Automobile engineering
Skill Requirements
Command in English, Numerate, Ability to Analyse,
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to lead, influence and motivate others.
Contact :Prakash
Ph:080 25421432, 25428433
Email:
ehs@vsnl.net