Capacity Planning and Supplier Development Engineer - Automotive Components

Mahindra And Mahindra Limited; Chakan; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited in India is seeking a Capacity Planning - Vehicle Proprietary role focused on strategic procurement and supplier management. The role emphasizes optimizing costs, aligning with ESG, and ensuring uninterrupted material flow for automotive production.

You will lead supplier scouting, negotiate pricing, maintain costing models, and develop sourcing strategies across exhaust and other proprietary components, working with engineering and product teams to drive value

Qualifications

• BE / B.Tech in Mechanical or Production Engineering, with strong analytical abilities.
• MBA preferred for supply chain management and cost optimization.
• 6–10 years' experience in purchasing or development in manufacturing, auto or heavy machinery.
• Hands-on SAP and MRP proficiency for procurement planning and ERP workflows.
• Strong communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure uninterrupted material flow.

Responsibilities

• Lead capacity planning with critical suppliers to ensure steady supply.
• Identify cost reduction ideas and negotiate favorable terms.
• Develop sourcing strategies and benchmark technology and prices.
• Maintain MIS reports and supplier performance dashboards.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams on value engineering opportunities.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Influencing Skills

Project Planning & Execution

Risk Analysis

Supplier Selection

Pricing

Price Optimization

Supplier Risk Management

Sourcing

Strategic Sourcing

Benchmarking

Negotiation

Project Management

Supplier Management

Education

BE / B.Tech in Mechanical / Production Engineering

MBA

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

Capacity Planning - Vehicle Proprietary Responsibilities & Key Deliverables Knowledge about Exhaust Hot End/ Cold end, Precious metals & its processes etc Conduct thorough scouting of potential suppliers for proprietary components like Exhaust etc. Perform detailed industry mapping to identify leading suppliers and emerging trends. Evaluate suppliers based on technical capabilities, cost, quality, and sustainability. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and innovation. Lead price negotiations, ensuring competitive pricing aligns with company standards and budget. Regularly update costing models to reflect market conditions and supplier pricing. Assess financial health and risk indicators of suppliers to mitigate potential supply chain risks. Identify and implement cost reduction ideas during negotiations. Develop plans for cost savings without compromising quality or delivery timelines.

• Collaborate with engineering and product development teams on value engineering opportunities. Exhibit strong negotiation skills for favorable terms and pricing from suppliers.
• Maintain robust relationships with suppliers for smooth negotiations and long-term partnerships. Implement strategies for effective price containment aligned with cost management objectives. Devise sourcing strategies considering current and future business needs and industry dynamics.
• Conduct benchmarking studies to compare technology and prices across the industry. Use benchmarking data for informed decision-making to ensure competitiveness. Demonstrate strong coordination and communication skills within cross-functional teams. Engage with suppliers to ensure compliance with ESG guidelines. Conduct capacity planning and signoff with critical suppliers to ensure smooth supplies. Regularly update prices to ensure accuracy, considering RM and Forex indexing. Provide support to other business units, including spares. Develop differential sourcing strategies.

Preferred Industries Automobile Farm Sector Education Qualification BE / B. Tech in Mechanical / Production Engineering MBA Preferred General Experience 6 to 10 years Critical Experience Progressive experience in purchasing / Development within manufacturing environments, preferably within the automotive or heavy machinery sectors. Hands-on experience with SAP and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems is expected, enabling robust planning, tracking, and execution of procurement activities. Demonstrated capability in analyzing data and generating comprehensive Management Information System (MIS) reports is desirable. Strong communication skills and ability to effectively liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to maintain uninterrupted material flow under tight schedules are critical to excel in this role. Proficiency in SAP software is mandatory to efficiently handle procurement workflows, inventory tracking, and supplier management within integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) environments. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic production context are essential. The role demands proactive problem-solving abilities and strong interpersonal communication to navigate cross-department collaborations and supplier engagements effectively.

System Generated Core Skills Analytical Thinking Communication Skills Influencing Skills Project Planning & Execution Risk Analysis Supplier Selection Pricing Price Optimization Supplier Risk Management Sourcing Strategic Sourcing Benchmarking

System Generated Secondary Skills Negotiation Project Management Supplier Management Experience Level Senior Level