Sr. Executive-Sourcing

KOHLER India; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

KOHLER India is seeking a proactive sourcing and procurement specialist to join the Global Direct Purchasing team. You will lead sourcing, supplier development, and NPD/AD-driven activities, driving cost reductions and PPAP readiness across BOMs and RM parts.

Responsibilities include managing techno-commercial offers, PO creation in SAP, supplier qualification, risk assessment, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and quality teams to ensure on-time delivery and optimal value.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing and supplier development.
• Knowledge of cost reduction and should-cost models.
• Experience with SAP for PO processing.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of New Products and Suppliers from RFP/RFQ to Product Launch.
• Own qualification and verifications testing at supplier end and ensure part approvals with Quality teams.
• Prepare techno-commercial offers and submit Quote synthesis to Price Panel/Stakeholders.

Skills

Lead Sourcing

Vendor Development

Costing Expertise

Negotiations

Cross-functional Coordination

Tools

SAP

PPAP

Job description

• New Product Development (NPD), Advanced Development (AD) and Product Purchasing.
• Work under Global Direct Purchasing function to develop / source - BOM / RM parts, Lead Sourcing, Alternate Sourcing & Vendor Development activities.
• Lead development of New Products and Suppliers for the assigned categories / commodities and own the NPD process right from RFP / RFQ stage to Product Launch / SOP by following each GATE Review of Sourcing & VAVE/APQP/PPAP processes.
• Lead Global and / or Domestic Advanced Development (AD) and Continuous Development (CPD) Projects.
• Costing Expertise.
• Preparing and running ZBC, Should Cost model and understand key cost drivers for long-term, sustainable cost reduction.
• Cost Management.
• Costing & Negotiations with the suppliers to finalize techno-commercial terms and conditions.
• Identify cost savings opportunities/projects and implementation of cost reduction ideas.
• Technical Process Expertise/ Process Improvement.
• Develop required tooling capabilities with minimal supply and technical risks.
• Develop and support the sourcing process by pro-actively identifying and assessing potential / series suppliers (Global / Domestic), participating in an internal and external technical review with suppliers and engineering teams.
• Receiving the techno-commercial offer, preparation & submission of Quote synthesis to the Price Panel / Stakeholders for Vendor Onboarding, Release of LOI / Nomination letter to Suppliers.
• Preparation of Purchase Orders in SAP, PO's amendments for legacy Parts & Tooling cost estimation.
• Sourcing and VD.
• Own Qualification and Verifications testing at the supplier end and ensure part approvals through Quality teams.
• Co-ordination with Suppliers forPPAPrun planning & submission ofPPAPdocument & availability of Parts as per the build plan.
• Supplier capability & capacity assessment with an ability to select the right supplier at the right cost & quality.
• Off-loading of machine, Capacity planning and tool duplication.
• Raising of Price revision request as & when required.
• Support VAVE activities, VQMC / SQE for Concern resolution and apply various tools and techniques, such as FMEA, VAVE, Engineering document preparation, Process sheet, control plan,PPAP to optimize the product cost.
• Participate in cross functional Risk Assessment meetings. Coordinate further for aligning on the designs and manufacturing feasibilities.
• Teaming up with Engineering, SQE, Suppliers, and Customers to harmonize discrepancies in product specifications and evaluate cost reduction or quality improvement opportunities.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of costing and value engineering activities on product profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Understand supplier’s risks (Financial, technical, delivery etc.) and promptly work on mitigation plans to lower/eliminate the risks.
• Conduct various supplier related audits on potential, new and current suppliers to meet company requirements by utilizing Supplier Capability Assessments, Manufacturing Capability Audits, Control Plan Audits, etc., and take necessary actions as required.
• Relationship Management.
• Act as Kohler’s ambassador and ensure bridging the technical gaps between supplier and internal stakeholders.
• Report the results and recommendations to the senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure On-time material deliveries by close coordination between Production Control, 3rd party Logistic team & Customer.
• Follow and Enforce company’s Global Procurement Policy and procedures.
• Understand and abide Kohler’s Global Procurement Policy.
• Enforce this across the business and stakeholders for Purchasing or related activities.
• Standard Operating Process (SOP) Setup.
• Constantly search and seek out improvement in Purchasing processes and practices that eliminates non-value-added activity and incorporates relevant best practices.
• Work effectively with all the concerned and functions.
• Develop, Maintain, and enhance relations with the stakeholders. Understand all stakeholder/internal customer requirements.
• Forecast growth opportunities, prepare roadmaps, and build capabilities for future readiness.
• Be actively involved in global Purchasing Support enhancement projects.