Vendor Development Head

Roots Group of Companies; Thoppampatti; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Roots Group of Companies is seeking a procurement specialist to drive supplier selection, evaluation, and capacity studies for new developments.

The role requires knowledge across machining, injection molding, rubbers, electronics, and GDC/PDC processes, with emphasis on cost optimization and robust supplier partnerships. You will collaborate with design teams to release parts and ensure PPAP/APQP/IATF compliance.

Qualifications

• New supplier selection and evaluation
• Supplier capacity study for new developments
• Procurement of import parts knowledge
• Developing new parts released from design
• PPAP, APQP and IATF knowledge
• Inventory management and non-moving monitoring

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier selection and evaluation processes
• Conduct supplier capacity studies for new developments
• Coordinate procurement of import parts
• Develop and release new parts from design teams
• Apply PPAP, APQP and IATF standards in sourcing

Skills

Procurement

Supplier evaluation

PPAP/APQP/IATF

Negotiation

Inventory management

Communication

Machining/Injection molding

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• New supplier selection and evaluation process
• Supplier capacity study for new developments
• Knowledge about Procurement of import parts.
• Developing the new parts released from design
• Detail Knowledge about Machining, press components, Injection molding, Rubbers, Electronics , GDC & PDC process.
• Negotiating and costing excellence
• Detail Knowledge about PPAP,APQP and IATF.
• Inventory management & Non moving monitoring process
• Good skills in value engineering process
• Good communication skills in verbal and mail.