AM/DM - Commodity Buyer (Iron casting)

Your Resposibility as AM Commodity buyer - Iron casting :

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Iron Castings.
• Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, tooling, logistics, and contracts.
• Achieve annual cost reduction targets through strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers.
• Drive supplier localization and dual-sourcing programs.
• Manage supplier performance, capability development, and business continuity.
• Support new product development and engineering change activities.
• Monitor supplier financial health, capacity, and operational risks.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across quality, cost, and delivery.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 812 years of experience in Purchasing/Strategic Sourcing.
• Experience working in foundary is preffered
• Experience sourcing castings for Commercial Vehicle and Off-Highway components such as Calipers, Crankcases, Axle Housings, Differential Housings, Wheel Hubs, Transmission Housings, and Transaxles.
• Strong knowledge of Iron Casting manufacturing processes, machining, and metallurgy.
• Expertise in cost analysis, should-costing, VA/VE, and TCO methodology.
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and IATF 16949 requirements.
• Proficient in SAP/ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Sharifunnisa Mohammed