Vendor Development Manager

INJECTOPLAST; Kanpur; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

INJECTOPLAST in Kanpur is seeking a Vendor Development Manager to lead our supplier network for sheet metal, brass, copper and rubber parts used in automotive applications.

You will assess vendor capabilities, drive quality improvements, negotiate long-term contracts, and ensure adherence to IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 standards. Strong negotiation, analytics, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• B. Tech in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering is required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the automotive industry.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential vendors for sheet metal, brass, copper, and rubber components.
• Evaluate vendor capabilities, quality, and reliability for automotive applications.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration to meet automotive industry standards.
• Negotiate long-term contracts and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Monitor vendor performance metrics such as quality, delivery, and lead times.
• Implement corrective actions to ensure compliance with automotive standards.
• Familiarity with standards like IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO/TS 16949.
• Understand sheet metal, brass, copper, and rubber component manufacturing processes.
• Build and maintain relationships with old and new vendors.
• Regularly analyze market value of different products.

Skills

B. Tech (Mechanical/Automobile)

10+ years automotive industry

Negotiation

Analytical and problem-solving

Communication

Education

B.Tech in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering

Job description

Vendor development Manager:

• Identify potential vendors for sheet metal, brass, copper, and rubber components
• Evaluate vendor capabilities, quality, and reliability for automotive applications
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration to meet automotive industry standards
• Work with vendors to improve quality, delivery, and service for automotive components
• Build and maintain good relationships with old and new vendors.
• Regularly analysing and understand the market value of different products.
• Monitor and evaluate vendor performance metrics (e.g., quality, delivery, lead time)
• Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions to ensure compliance with automotive industry standards
• Negotiate long term contracts and agreements with vendors
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction through vendor development and negotiations
• Implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining quality and delivery standards
• Familiarity with automotive industry standards (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO/TS 16949)
• Understanding of automotive component requirements and regulations
• Knowledge of automotive quality management systems (QMS)
• Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies (e.g., APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans)
• Understanding of sheet metal, brass, copper, and rubber component manufacturing processes

Skill Required:

• B. Tech from Mechanical/automobile engineering
• Must have experience of automobile Industry
• Should have excellent negotiation skills.
• Min 10 yrs experience of automotive industry.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability with communication skills