Buyer & NPD Manager

Job description

- Lead the Buying profile for Interior / Exterior Commodity **(Plastic & Paints/Chemicals/Sealants Commodity)** - Lead the New Part Development of **Plastic & Paints/Chemicals/Sealants Commodity** (APQP) - **Soft Skills** - Good communication, presentation & analytical skills - Collaborate & work with CFT - relationship management - Computer ERP and MS office proficiency - **Key skill Set required.** - - Sourcing; Price negotiation for **Plastic & Paints/Chemicals/Sealants** Commodity - - Knowledge of Global sourcing & VAVE - - CAPAX & OPEX budgeting - - APQP & PPAP **Educational Qualifications - Bachelors/Masters/Equivalent degrees in Polymer technology / Tool & Die making from reputed institutes like CIPET or NTTF etc** **Professional Experience : 6-10yrs relevant professional experience in Auto OEMs or reputed Tier1s** - Lead the Buying profile for Interior / Exterior Commodity **(Plastic & Paints/Chemicals/Sealants Commodity)** - 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 **Plastic & Paints/Chemicals/Sealants Commodity** (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 Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.