What You'll Do
This position involves sourcing of parts required for VG-After Market (Support Aftermarket growth in the Buy & Sell model) for VG in India. This includes achieving material cost, managing material inflation / deflation & supporting materials team to meet production and inventory control.
This position is responsible for sourcing , having following responsibility:
- Identify right (technically and commercially) suppliers to support AFM growth and product expansion
- Preparing a complete RFQs and sending these RFQs to strategic suppliers. Clarifying technical details with engineering and commercial issues with GM purchasing for these RFQs.
- Review & comparison of quotations. Negotiate pricing with suppliers to meet the target costs estimated in business case.
- Get aligned with regional category managers for supplier selection.
- Monitor and track the commodity trends.
- Develop a strong Supplier - Eaton relationship with a partnership concept.
- Collaborate with supplier and Initiate cost reduction projects/VAVE to drive cost out.
- Work along with SDEs to address supplier quality issues.
- Implementation and adherence to the Eaton aftermarket procurement process.
- Demonstrate very high level of Integrity and Drive compliance to the Eaton Code of Ethics and hold suppliers accountable for ethical conduct in all the transactions.
- Adherence to regulatory requirements and governance.
- Supplier Relation Management: Manage supplier Relationship with key stake holders across supplier structure and ensure seamless flow of business, regular supplies, handling quality concerns with prompt actions and managing the payment cycle.
- Work closely with Aftermarket sales team for forecasts and work with materials team on ramp up/down for respective projects.
- Work with marketing team for product packing, branding and artwork.
- Work closely with the sales and marketing team to look for supplier partners for range extension and product expansions
- Stay vigilant on any risk to due to supplier challenges or expanding directly in the market.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's in mechanical / production / Automobile Engineering or MBA in Operations
- 3 to 4 years of experience in sourcing, procurement in Auto Component
Skills
- Awareness of quality systems
- Knowledge on Vendor development /Quality check methodology
- Excellent communication skills in English (written & verbal)
- Relationship with suppliers as well as customers Internal and External
- Cross Functions Team Working Skills due to Matrix Organization reporting
- Analytical skills
