Commodity Sr. Buyer Specialist - Forging

CNH Industrial Group; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Savings & Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Fertility & Family building support

Employee Assistance Programs

Charitable contribution matching and /

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

CNH Industrial Group in Pune, India, is seeking a Commodity Senior Buyer Specialist for the Forging category. You will oversee India Metallic – Forgings procurement with an annual spend of about ₹100 Crore, reporting to the India Metallic Category Manager – Forgings, Machining and Hardware.

The role focuses on sourcing strategy, supplier selection, negotiations, and ensuring continuity of supply. The ideal candidate has 15–20 years in automotive/industrial purchasing, deep forging supplier

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of experience in purchasing, sourcing or commodity management within Automotive / Off‑highway / Industrial sectors.
• Strong hands‑on experience with forging suppliers, including process capability, capacity planning, tooling, die development, quality systems, cost structures and supplier performance improvement

Responsibilities

• Manage buying activities for the Forgings category with annual spend responsibility of approximately ₹100 Cr
• Lead supplier selection, RFQ management, techno-commercial evaluation, negotiations and contracting for forging parts to deliver cost, quality, capacity and timeline objectives
• Strengthen forging sourcing base by developing supplier capability, building capacity, identifying alternate sources and ensuring readiness for current and future CNH India business requirements
• Work closely with suppliers to address capacity constraints, improve process capability, drive quality improvements and ensure sustainable supply performance
• Ensure compliance with Purchasing processes, systems, and Delegation of Authority (DoA)
• Lead annual cost negotiations including YOY productivity, raw material variations, commercial and technical cost reductions in collaboration with cross‑functional teams
• Manage and control material cost drivers including raw material indices, inflation, productivity, and supplier economics

Skills

Forging suppliers

Supplier management

Negotiation

RFQ management

Cost optimization

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Commodity Sr. Buyer Specialist - Forging

Job Description

Requisition ID: 5804 Job Location: Pune - India Category: Purchasing Job Type: Full Time Working Mode: Fully On-Site

About Us

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.

From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.

Grow a Career. Build a Future!

Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.

Job Purpose

This role is responsible for managing buying activities for the India Metallic – Forgings category, with an annual buying responsibility of approximately ₹100 Cr. The position will report to the India Metallic Category Manager – Forgings, Machining and Hardware and will manage a high-complexity supplier and part portfolio, ensuring sourcing execution, cost competitiveness, quality deliverables, capacity readiness and business continuity.

Key Responsibilities

Manage buying activities for the Forgings category with annual spend responsibility of approximately ₹100 Cr, covering high-complexity suppliers and parts

• Support the India Metallic Category Manager – Forgings, Machining and Hardware in deploying sourcing strategy for forging commodities and related supplier segments
• Lead supplier selection, RFQ management, techno-commercial evaluation, negotiations and contracting for forging parts to deliver cost, quality, capacity and timeline objectives
• Strengthen the forging sourcing base by developing supplier capability, building capacity, identifying alternate sources and ensuring readiness for current and future CNH India business requirements
• Work closely with suppliers to address capacity constraints, improve process capability, drive quality improvements and ensure sustainable supply performance
• Ensure compliance with Purchasing processes, systems, and Delegation of Authority (DoA)
• Lead annual cost negotiations including YOY productivity, raw material variations, commercial and technical cost reductions in collaboration with cross‑functional teams
• Manage and control material cost drivers including raw material indices, inflation, productivity, and supplier economics

Experience Required

15–20 years of experience in purchasing, sourcing or commodity management within Automotive / Off‑highway / Industrial sectors

Strong hands‑on experience with forging suppliers, including process capability, capacity planning, tooling, die development, quality systems, cost structures and supplier performance improvement

Preferred Qualifications

Mechanical Engineering Background

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off

Build a Career Doing Meaningful Work

Join us at the forefront of precision technology, driverless solutions, electrification, and alternative fuels. Be part of a team that makes a difference with their innovative thinking and inspired creativity.