Capacity Planning - Vehicle Proprietary

Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd.; Chakan; Vor Ort; INR 1.500.000 - 2.100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd. in India is seeking an experienced purchasing professional to drive strategic sourcing, supplier development, and cost optimization within a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive or heavy machinery.

You will manage SAP-based procurement workflows, perform data-driven MIS reporting, and collaborate with engineering, production, and finance to ensure uninterrupted material flow and on-time delivery.

Qualifikationen

• Progressive experience in purchasing / development within manufacturing environments, preferably automotive or heavy machinery.
• Hands-on experience with SAP and MRP systems.
• Experience in analyzing data and generating MIS reports is desirable.
• Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to maintain uninterrupted material flow.
• Proficiency in SAP software is essential for procurement workflows and supplier management.

Aufgaben

• Conduct thorough supplier scouting for proprietary components like Exhaust.
• Evaluate suppliers on technical capabilities, cost, quality, and sustainability.
• Lead price negotiations to ensure competitive pricing and budget alignment.
• Update costing models reflecting market conditions and supplier pricing.
• Assess supplier financial health and risks to mitigate disruptions.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams on value engineering opportunities.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers for long-term partnerships and favorable terms.
• Implement price containment strategies aligned with cost management objectives.
• Develop sourcing plans considering current and future business needs and industry dynamics.
• Benchmark technology and prices to inform decisions and ensure competitiveness.

Kenntnisse

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Project Planning & Execution

Price Optimization

Sourcing

Strategic Sourcing

Ausbildung

BE / B. Tech in Mechanical / Production Engineering

MBA Preferred

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Jobbeschreibung

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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

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 activitie.

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

Project Planning & Execution

Price Optimization

Sourcing

Strategic Sourcing

System Generated Secondary Skills

Negotiation

Project Management

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