Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
- Manage end-to-end procurement of sheet metal components for electric two-wheelers.
- Source components such as brackets, chassis parts, mounting plates, battery enclosures, sheet metal covers, and fabricated parts.
- Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers as per company requirements.
Costing & Commercial Negotiation
- Conduct cost analysis, price benchmarking, and commercial negotiations with suppliers.
- Drive cost reduction initiatives through VA/VE, localization, and alternate sourcing.
- Finalize component pricing, tooling costs, payment terms, and commercial agreements.
Supplier Development & Management
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with sheet metal vendors.
- Evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and technical capabilities.
- Coordinate with suppliers for new product development, samples, and production readiness.
New Product Development (NPD)
- Work closely with R&D, Design, Quality, and Manufacturing teams for new product development.
- Review component drawings, specifications, BOMs, and engineering changes.
- Ensure timely development of prototypes, tools, dies, fixtures, and production parts.
Quality & Delivery Management
- Coordinate with the Quality team to resolve supplier quality issues and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure timely delivery of materials as per production plans.
- Monitor supplier performance, rejection rates, and delivery adherence.
Inventory & Supply Chain Management
- Ensure material availability while optimizing inventory and procurement costs.
- Monitor purchase orders, lead times, shortages, and supplier commitments.
- Develop alternate sources for critical components to minimize supply risks.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Coordinate with Production, PPC, Quality, Finance, R&D, and Supply Chain teams.
- Maintain procurement MIS, cost-saving reports, supplier performance reports, and purchase documentation.
Educational Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
- Additional qualifications in Supply Chain Management or Procurement will be an advantage.
Experience
- 712 years of experience in automotive procurement or strategic sourcing.
- Relevant experience in sheet metal components is mandatory.
- Experience in the automotive OEM or Tier-1 supplier industry is preferred.
- Experience in electric vehicles or two-wheeler manufacturing will be an added advantage.