Operational Buyer - Powertrain And Engine Components

Lincoln Motor Company; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Motor Company is seeking an Operational Buyer in Chennai, India, to manage Engine and Powertrain commodities. You will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure uninterrupted supply, optimize costs, and support production requirements.

The role requires strong sourcing and purchasing expertise, with excellent negotiation skills and a proactive approach to supplier management. Automotive industry experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management, or Operational Purchasing.
• Automotive industry experience is preferred.
• Experience managing suppliers, purchasing operations, and cost reduction programs.
• Engineering degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Release purchase orders and tool orders while meeting KPI targets.
• Negotiate and implement engineering changes with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support annual cost reduction initiatives and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop and implement capacity plans to support production demand.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure continuity of supply.
• Manage supplier claims and support obsolescence, warranty recovery, and end-of-program settlements.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, finance, and supply chain teams to support business objectives.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering or MBA

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description:

The Operational Buyer will be responsible for managing various Engine, Powertrain, and allied component commodities. This role requires close collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure uninterrupted supply, achieve cost reduction objectives, and support vehicle and powertrain production requirements.

The successful candidate will bring strong sourcing and purchasing expertise, excellent negotiation skills, and a proactive approach to supplier and supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Release purchase orders and tool orders while meeting all assigned KPI targets.
• Negotiate and implement engineering changes with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support annual cost reduction initiatives and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop and implement capacity plans to support vehicle and powertrain production demand.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure continuity of supply.
• Manage supplier claims and support resolution of obsolescence, warranty recovery, and end-of-program settlements.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, finance, and supply chain teams to support business objectives.

Qualifications

Experience

• 4-8 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management, or Operational Purchasing.
• Automotive industry experience is preferred.
• Experience managing suppliers, purchasing operations, and cost reduction programs.

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering required.
• Masters Degree in Engineering or MBA preferred.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP and other ERP systems.
• Knowledge of Power BI and data analytics tools.
• Interest in leveraging AI and automation to improve business processes.

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork orientation.
• High level of accountability, perseverance, and attention to detail.