Buyer & NPD Manager # Proc. & NPD – Interior & Exterior (Proprietary Parts)

Key Soft Skills

• Effective Communication, presentation & analytical skills
• Collaborate & work with CFT – relationship management

• Computer ERP and MS office proficiency 

   

Key Competencies/skills required.

- Sourcing, Costing, Negotiation, Supplier Management and NPD 

- CAPAX & OPEX budgeting and plan vs actual project management

- APQP & PPAP

• Lead the Buying profile for Interior / Exterior Commodity ( Proprietary Parts)

  • 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 Plastics 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  Proprietary Parts (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

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

Professional Experience: 8-14yrs relevant professional experience in Auto OEMs or reputed Tier1s, preferably in Proprietary Parts (Door Modules, HVACs, Lighting, Mirrors, etc)