Buyer & NPD Manager - Plastic Lines (Connection Technology - Fuel, Brake & Air) # Interior & Exterior

• Lead the Buying profile for Plastic Lines (Connection Technology - Fuel, Brake & Air) (Interior / Exterior team)

  • Sound knowledge in the costing, negotiation and supplier management

  • Knowledge of supplier selection, Negotiation & Awarding - Identification and selection of capable & competent suppliers inline with global commodity/procurement strategy

  • Commodity expert in Nylon (PA11/12) Raw Material (Forecast, plan and settlement)

  • Develop commodity strategy and execute the same 

  • Contract management reviewing and interpreting legal contracts, identifying supplier concerns, and proposing mutually beneficial alternatives.

  • Possesses the ability to foresee potential risks and establish corresponding mitigation plans in advance

  • Achieve on respective area commercial efficiency target in turn to reach Trucks India ANP target

  • Raw material management for all the responsible suppliers and commodity lead role for Plastics Commodity to be ensured

• Lead the New Part Development of Plastic Lines (Connection Technology - Fuel, Brake & Air)  (APQP) 

  • Sound knowledge of APQP, PPAP, & other quality tools like Cause & effect, 8D analysis

  • Supplier management experience with respect to Quality & Delivery

• Knowledge of CAPEX & OPEX management

• Product knowledge of commercial vehicles, knowledge of Supplier Management processes

• Monitor supplier performance based on defined KPIs & improve supplier performance.

• Proficiency in managing relationships with stakeholders( team members, end-users) ensuring alignment of project objectives and expectations.

• Contributors in process improvement projects; review existing processes to identify inefficiencies or areas for optimization.

• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels to support process improvement initiatives.

• Provide management updates and track the same

• Adherence to the Daimler global procurement process and guideline

1. Lead the Buying profile for Plastic Lines (Connection Technology - Fuel, Brake & Air) (Interior / Exterior team)
   1. RFQ and awarding
   2. Costing, Analysis and Negotiation
   3. Contract Management 
   4. Supplier Relationship Management
   5. Annual Negotiation Period (ANP)
   6. Raw Material Management 
2. Lead the New Part Development of Plastic Lines (Connection Technology - Fuel, Brake & Air)  (APQP) 
   1. PPAP and PSW execution
   2. Problem solving and risk mitigation
   3. Supplier Risk Management 
3. Develop commodity strategy and execute the same (e-Auction, BSC, Supplier Consolidation/Resourcing etc)
4. Execute the non-financial KPIs on timely manner (toolings, supplementary invoices, change management etc)
5. Continous Learning & trainings (offline & online) for individual development 

Educational Qualifications Bachelors/Masters/Equivalent degrees in Engineering or Business Administration

Professional Experience: 8-14yrs relevant professional experience in Auto OEMs or reputed Tier1s, prefereably in Plastic Lines  (Connection Technology - Fuel, Brake & Air) commodity

Soft Skills

• Good communication, presentation & analytical skills
• Collaborate & work with CFT – relationship management
• Computer ERP and MS office proficiency 

Key Skill Set required.

1. Sourcing; Costing, Negotiation and Supplier Mgmt  

2. Operational & Transactional Procurement 

3. Contract Management & Strategy 

4. CAPAX & OPEX budgeting 

5. APQP & PPAP