Buyer & NPD # Proc. & NPD - CIW & Stamping

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a seasoned procurement professional for CIW & Stamping. You will lead the buying profile, drive supplier management, and shape commodity strategies to meet global procurement standards.

The role requires 8–14 years in auto OEMs/Tier-1s, with strong APQP/PPAP, budgeting, and negotiation skills. Expect collaboration with cross-functional teams and adherence to Daimler processes.

Qualifications

• 8–14 years of relevant professional experience in Auto OEMs or Tier-1s.
• Preferably experience in CIW & Stamping.
• Sound knowledge of costing, negotiation and supplier management.
• Ability to identify supplier capabilities aligned with global strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the buying profile for CIW & Stamping with strategic supplier engagement.
• Develop and execute commodity strategies; manage contracts and risks.
• Lead APQP, PPAP and supplier quality/delivery oversight.
• Oversee CAPEX & OPEX budgeting related to procurement.
• Monitor supplier performance using defined KPIs and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align project objectives and timelines.
• Ensure adherence to Daimler global procurement processes and guidelines.

Skills

Sourcing

Costing

Negotiation

Supplier management

NPD

Global sourcing

VAVE

APQP

PPAP

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Engineering or MBA

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Professional Experience

8-14yrs relevant professional experience in Auto OEMs or reputed Tier1s, preferably in CIW & Stamping

Soft Skills

• Good communication, presentation & analytical skills
• Collaborate & work with CFT - relationship management
• Computer ERP and MS office proficiency

Key skill Set required.

• Sourcing, Costing, Negotiation, Supplier Management and NPD
• Knowledge of Global sourcing & VAVE
• CAPAX & OPEX budgeting
• APQP & PPAP

Bachelors/Masters/Equivalent degrees in Engineering or Business Administration

Responsibilities

• Lead the Buying profile for CIW & Stamping
  • 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 Steel 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 CIW & Stamping
  • 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

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