Platform Purchase Head

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited [Automotive and Farm Equipment Business]; Chennai; Presencial; INR 2.500.000 - 4.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, a leading OEM in automotive and farm equipment, seeks a senior professional to drive part development programs and supplier alignment. You will lead technical sign-offs, SBC/quote synthesis, and Make vs Buy decisions to achieve TCP targets across platforms.

The ideal candidate has 15–20 years of experience in automotive engineering, with a B.Tech/BE in Mechanical or Automobile and an MTech qualification, and a track record of delivering on cost, schedule, and

Formación

• Bachelor level engineering with a Masters in technology is preferred.
• Experience in an OEM auto/farm equipment context is essential.
• Strong exposure to cost, schedule, and quality targets in development.

Responsabilidades

• Finalize SoR/drawings with supplier cost inputs and feedback.
• Ensure timely technical sign-off with feasibility checks.
• Deliver SBC & quote synthesis aligned to business case assumptions.
• Coordinate vendor onboarding and VOB declarations to protect TCP.
• Maintain BOMs and meet Capex for part development.
• Drive Make vs Buy decisions in line with platform TCP targets.

Conocimientos

Technical coordination

Cost feasibility

SBC synthesis

Vendor management

PPAP delivery

Make vs Buy decisions

Educación

B.Tech/BE (Mechanical/Automobile) with MTech

Descripción del empleo

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Technical:

• SoR/drawings: Timely finalization with inputs on supplier and cost feasibility inputs in coordination with PEH–Ensures timely & comprehensive feedback from SBC (material cost) assessment–Ensures timely & comprehensive feedback from supplier
• Technical sign-off:Timely completion of technical sign-off along with PEHto ensure that only the suppliers capable of meeting TCP targets are signed-off

Techno-Commercial:

• SBC & Quote Synthesis: Deliver on TCP targets for part development–Timely completion of SBC in line with Business Case assumptions.–Ensure quality and timely completion of quote synthesis (incl. supplier feedback, capex / investments, part pricing & process details)–Ensure supplier capacity to provide parts as per projected volume in time & at scale–Decision on cost trade-offs across commodities minimizing TCP deviations at vehicle-level–Ensure that underlying assumptions of SBC, SOR & quote synthesis are similar, so that, SBC and supplier quote are in striking distance of each other–Suppliers in the panel should be capable of meeting TCP targets for each part

Commercial:

• Supplier Panel & VoB: Coordinate with SSU to ensure timely closure with help of PSL–Ensure only the vendors who cleared technical sign-off get onboarded.–Declare VOB to protect TCPonlyin case SSU fail to nominate within stipulated time.

Part development:

• Maintain partwise BOM and meet the associated Capex related to part development
• Delivery as per material cost targets & within budgeted investment for bought-out parts
• Delivery of right quality parts as per Project MRD2
• Timely completion of vendor PPAPand handover to SQE& SCM

Other Business decisions:

• Finalize the project budget: Provide part development related inputs to PFH for business case
• System-level target drill-down: Provide feedback on techno-commercial feasibility to PEH
• Make vs Buy decisions: Timely finalization in line with platform TCP targets, in coordination with PMH, PFH & CPH

Experience

15 - 20 Years

Industry Preferred

OEM

Qualifications

B.Tech/BE (Mechanical/Automobile) With Mtech

Our commitment to 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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