Strategic Buyer- Chennai & Pune Location

Role & responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across India, supporting regional and global procurement initiatives.
• Manage direct and indirect procurement, including OPEX, CAPEX, and IPO purchases, in line with Group policies.
• Lead RFQs, supplier selection, commercial evaluations, negotiations, and purchase order processes.
• Drive cost optimization, annual savings targets, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities through supplier consolidation, value engineering, and competitive sourcing.
• Monitor and report procurement savings in collaboration with Finance.
• Drive supplier development, performance improvement, and successful PPAP completion, where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, budgets, ethics, and Vision Zero audit requirements.
• Collaborate with Global Procurement and cross-functional teams to support sourcing strategies and new product launches.
• Demonstrate accountability, uphold Dinex Values, achieve ambitious targets, and travel as required.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering with 8-10 years of procurement experience in the automotive industry.
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of CNC-machined parts, sheet metal assemblies, and steel raw materials.
• Experience in capital investments, CAPEX, and indirect procurement.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, data analysis, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Working knowledge of APQP, claims management, 8D problem-solving, and project management.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards.
• Understanding of health, safety, and environmental practices.

Key Success Factors:

- Annual procurement savings / cost avoidance

- OPEX and CAPEX procurement compliance

- Successfully support localization projects within agreed timeline

- Ensure timely supplier readiness for new product launches.

- Improve supplier delivery and quality performance.

- Procurement cycle time for In-Direct Opex and Capex items

- Vision Zero – Procurement Excellence Audit score >90%

- Develop competitive regional supplier base and develop long term supplier partnerships

- Realized savings validated with Finance

- Reducing Packaging and Logistics cost – YOY target