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Valeo

Graduate Engineer Trainee - Purchase

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  • Posted 13 days ago
  • Over 100 applicants

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Support

  • Assist in issuing RFQs, collecting quotations, and preparing cost comparison sheets.
  • Support purchase order creation, follow-up, and supplier communication.
  • Ensure timely delivery of materials to meet production schedules.

Vendor Development

  • Coordinate supplier data collection, capability assessment, and onboarding formalities.
  • Participate in supplier evaluation for quality, cost, delivery, and compliance.
  • Support new part developments and prototype sourcing activities.

Costing & Negotiation Support

  • Assist in cost breakdown analysis of mechanical, electrical, and plastic components.
  • Benchmark raw material prices, logistics, and tooling costs.
  • Prepare negotiation summaries and savings trackers.

Process & Documentation

  • Maintain and update supplier master data, contracts, and audit documentation. Support PPAP / APQP documentation and ECN (Engineering Change Note) implementation.
  • Track supplier performance KPIs (OTIF, PPM, Cost, Responsiveness).

Cross-Functional Coordination

  • Work with Quality, R&D, and Production teams for supplier approvals, rejections, and issue resolutions.
  • Participate in daily meetings (SQCDP / MPS / SIOP) to support material readiness.

Learning & Development

  • Understand end-to-end automotive sourcing processes from RFQ to mass production.
  • Learn about international sourcing, import management, and localization projects
  • Participate in structured rotation programs within SCM and Purchase functions.

Educational Qualification

  • B.E / B.Tech in Mechanical / Automobile / Production / Industrial Engineering.
  • 20232025 batch preferred.

Key Skills Required

  • Good understanding of manufacturing processes and automotive components.
  • Basic knowledge of raw materials (steel, rubber, plastic, fasteners).
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP) preferred.
  • Strong Excel and analytical skills.
  • Good communication and coordination ability.
  • Eagerness to learn and take ownership.

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Job ID: 135385171

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