Job description
Dimension / scope of the job:
The purchasing manager will lead and control all the purchasing activities for federal-mogul goetze india ltd, bangaloreThis includes the direct material (raw material & components), indirect material, services, job works and capex purchases.
Role & responsibility of the postion
Provide leadership and utilize expertise to shape processes and supply directions / strategies throughout the organization.
As the subject matter expert (sme), need to handle direct materials like steel, pig iron, various ferro alloys, casting and machined components, various plating process.
Effectively manage the day to day procurement activities of the plant ensuring smooth running of the plant for both direct, indirect, capital equipment and services
Oversee plant indirect spend and manage opportunities within the plant managed spend areas from opportunity detection through project development to implementation.
Oversee the direct spend and manage opportunities within the plant managed spend areas from opportunity detection through project development to implementation.
Actively participate and take the lead in further improvements of purchasing tools, processes (gpp and local) and guidelines from an indirect purchasing perspective.
Actively work with the team and other stakeholders and buyers on improving the supply base, spend management, single source risk mitigation and payment terms.
Improve suppliers on quality and delivery.
Leadership, expertise and direction to buyers in negotiation strategy and during negotiations.
Effectively manage the overseas supplier base and lead the localization activities
Work closely with overseas counterparts and implement global guidelines, targets and projectsEffectively communicates the developments and opportunities with the team
Give training and coaching to buyers where required.
Monitor and execute purchasing business plan for this plant.
Ensure purchasing audit compliance (quality system, processes and purchasing process controls)
Execute supplier contracts at plant levels.
Required skills
Skills profile
Technical
Experience handling the plant purchasing activity independently including direct material, indirect material, capex and services
High level supplier negotiations and materials managementSpecialty in handling raw materials like steel, pig iron, ferro alloys, casting, forgings and machined components.
Exposure to deal with overseas supply base
Project management
Erp functional knowledge- sap
People
Team management
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Supplier management.
Required experience
Essential
Bachelor`s degree in engineering, business, materials management or logistics
Minimum 15 years’ experience in strategic direct purchasing and indirect purchasing, imports of materials
Minimum of 15 years’ experience in purchasing or materials management with a preference for high-volume manufacturing industries
Preferred
Mba is preferred
Demonstrated background and proven experience with high level supplier negotiations and materials management.
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Posted 9 days ago
