Job openings for sourcing department head in pune

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