Trim Exterior Buyer

1. Sourcing activities: Supplier research, Spec review, RFQ / Bidding, Quote Analysis & Supplier

selection, Bidding pool enhancement.

2. Parts Development: Tool development, project milestones management, Active participation in

generation of early phase cost and design optimization ideas, EO / 4M management.

3. Price finalization of Trim parts & plastic painted parts & Tooling Cost settlement.

4. Cost Innovation activities (LTA, Localization, VAVE, Benchmarking Alt. sourcing,

Productivity Improvements, Cost audits & Cost workshops)

5. Regulations & Compliance such as ARAI certifications, BIS QCO's etc.

6. Vendor Capacity management. (SOP & Serial life demand fluctuations)

7. Supplier Parts Quality Issues: Support quality team in implementing countermeasures for

parts related quality issues.

8. Contracts Management: Basic Purchasing Agreement, Leave & Licence agreements

Timely Sign off and renewals.

9. Database Maintenance & Reports: Proper maintenance of all important data and documents.