Dy Manager -DE- DAC ICE CDMM

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited [Automotive and Farm Equipment Business]; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited in India seeks an experienced professional for procurement and cost engineering in the automotive supply chain. You will study drawings for manufacturability, plan vendor-based development, and coordinate with design teams to ensure first-time-right delivery while managing costs and timelines.

Key qualifications include BE, 5–15 years of OEM experience, and hands-on SAP MM, MS Office, and incoterms expertise. The role emphasizes cost control and APQP processes.

Qualifications

• PPAP, MP/EP/VP/PP, APQP, SPC and problem solving techniques.
• Zero base costing and price negotiation experience.
• GD&T knowledge and understanding of manufacturing tolerances.
• Hands on SAP MM experience and MS Office proficiency.
• Commercial knowledge on taxation and Incoterms.

Responsibilities

• Study the received drawings to confirm manufacturability.
• Plan development and procurement with vendors within time, cost and quality objectives.
• Prepare customer input requirements (CIR).
• Vendor analysis and capacity assessment with time frame agreement.
• Ensure material and tooling costs stay within budgeted values.
• Support pricing in component cost estimation and detailed costing.
• Coordinate with Design to ensure first-time-right and on-time delivery.
• Perform variance analysis for quality, cost and delivery with corrective actions.
• Develop and implement cost reduction approaches.
• Assess investments for tooling and vendor aid for components development.

Skills

PPAP

New Part Development System

APQP

SPC

Problem solving

Zero base costing

Price negotiation

GD&T knowledge

Incoterms

Commercial taxation understanding

Education

BE

Tools

SAP MM

MS Office

Job description

Job Description:

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

• To study the received drawing and to confirm the manufacturability
• Draw up a plan to develop/procure components with vendors within time, cost and quality objectives
• To prepare customer input requirements (CIR)
• 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 tooling s / 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

5 to 15 years

Industry Preferred

OEM

Qualifications

BE

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to cultivating a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, caste, race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender identity, nationality, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, educational background, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy or childbirth, veteran status, citizenship status, ancestry, financial status, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.

We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our teams. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants.

Together, we rise by embracing differences and building a future that reflects the communities we serve.

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