Sr Project & Commodity Buyer

Job Summary

Senior Project & Commodity Buyer

Location: Bangalore, IN

Position Type: Professional

Permanent/Temporary: Permanent

Responsibilities

• Will be responsibe for Vehicle fluid management Scope -Rubbers & Cooling ,Tubes, Pipes and Hoses
• Drive India segment business plans for concerned segments & be an active member in the global network of buyers.
• Building expertise within defined scope and understanding of complete supply chain (market benchmarking, suppliers, competition, new technologies, projects, new business models, total cost of ownership etc.)
• Responsible for secure that supplier selection is aligned with the approved segment business plan with the right QDCF-TSR
• Ensure valid agreements with all suppliers in production and extend contracts on time before expiry through deep dive methodologies to ensure the right QDCFTSR with existing suppliers.
• Manage and align with critical stakeholders like Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing & Engineering during sourcing, project & operation phase.
• You will be leading all purchasing activities along with the critical stakeholders related to the involvement of suppliers in development projects.
• Perform activities required for the portfolio: e.g., negotiations, project implementation, crisis and risk management and total cost optimization.
• Lead and Drive cost reduction activities (VA/VE, logistics optimizations etc) with suppliers & stakeholders to meet all commercial targets & forecast cost evolution for the scope of responsibility.
• Deliver the defined KPI s on time and in accordance with set targets (Revenues, Uptime, Projects)
• Challenge, negotiate report changes after contract signature and ensure continuous fulfillment of project targets
• Ensure that the supplier is prepared for production, including capacity and all needed system updates when needed
• Monitor, identify and mitigate risks in cooperation with the supplier and Supplier Network teams for parts under development during the project phase and ensure a timely part transfer in the system to the commodity buyer
• Work in close collaboration with suppliers to map and reduce the end to end supply chain & manufacturing CO2 emissions
• Own, and drive continuous improvements, and excellence in your area, based on business needs and strategies

Qualifications

• University degree in BE / B.Tech. Preferably in Mechanical/Automobile or related
• Preferred knowledge with 8-13 years of experience as a buyer in the automotive industry
• Excellent decision-making skills, considering risks and opportunities, with an ownership mindset
• Continuous Improvement and Excellence mindset with good communication skills
• Strong analytical, prioritization, and negotiating skills
• Strong business acumen with very good knowledge in project management
• Good in Market Benchmarking , Business Intelligence Analysis , Scouting Suppliers
• Good understanding of different manufacturing processes and best practice costing.
• Excellent interpersonal, networking & stakeholder management skills - true connector working in different eco-systems
• Positive and collaborative mindset and strong energy to contribute to the success of the Volvo Group
• Proactiveness is an absolute must!
• Experience in handling CAB segments such as - Hoses, Plastic tubes, Fuel pipes, steering and discharge fittings, Pneumatic manifolds, cooling and fuel line fittings

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