Deputy Manager-TRIMS (AD CDMM)

Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd.; Chakan; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited requires a seasoned procurement specialist to drive cost-competitive part development and supplier collaboration in Maharashtra. You will manage end-to-end procurement plans, validate vendor capabilities, and ensure adherence to MPDS milestones while controlling cost and delivery timelines.

The role involves PPAP/APQP, vendor negotiations, and cross-functional coordination with design teams to achieve first-time-right solutions and robust quality performance.

Qualifications

• BE degree with relevant procurement and cost engineering exposure.
• Experience in APQP, PPAP, and MS Office tools for costing.
• Knowledge of SAP MM and supplier cost negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for delivery with respect to allocated platforms.
• Develop plan to procure components with vendors within time, cost, and quality objectives.
• Vendor analysis and capacity assessment; ensure MRD targets.
• Support pricing cell in cost estimation and component costing.
• Coordinate with Design team to ensure first time right delivery.
• Conduct variance analysis on quality, cost, and delivery; implement corrective actions.
• Participate in tooling investments and vendor selection per policy.
• Meet MPDS gateways and participate in feasibility studies.

Skills

PPAP, New Part Development System

APQP

SPC

Zero base costing

Price negotiation

SAP MM

MS Office

Commercial costing

Education

BE

Tools

SAP MM module

MS Office

Job description

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Description of the job and key result areas:
Accountable for Delivery of all DE with respect to the allotted platforms.
Ensure that the respective DE Officers are delivering on the TCP (Time, Cost, and Performance) requirements of Platforms.
Draw up a plan to develop/procure components with vendors within time, cost and quality objectives
Vendor analysis and rationalization for capacity assessment, time frame agreement
To ensure the material and tooling cost are settled within the budgeted values
To support pricing cell in cost estimation activities component wise and details costing of the components/new part
Effective co-ordination with the Design team to ensure first time right and end delivery of product
Variance analysis at each stage of development in terms of Quality, Cost and Delivery and corrective action
Developing and implementing innovative approaches in cost reduction
To assess / negotiate investments involved for toolingÂs / vendor aid requirement for components development
To support the pricing cell in selection of vendor as per guiding policy for the part
To meet MRD (Material Receipt Date) targets
To meet the Gateways as per MPDS (Mahindra Product Development System) targets for projects.
To get actively involved in project feasibility studies
Responsible for quality, Cost and delivery (QCD) targets for all new products and improvements in existing products
Support STA counterpart in part development as per APQP process and Project timelines

Knowledge/Skills Required:

• PPAP, New Part Development System (MP, EP, VP, PP), APQP, SPC, and Problem-solving techniques
• Zero base costing
• Price negotiation
• GD and T knowledge
• Hands on experience on SAP MM module
• MS Office Knowledge (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Commercial knowledge on various taxation and Inco terms

Experience

6-10 years

Industry Preferred

OEM

Qualifications

BE

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