Agm Mmd

Role & responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies for forging castings and other raw materials finished components aligning procurement decisions with long-term business goals and product roadmaps.
• Identify evaluate and onboard high-quality domestic and international suppliers with a strong emphasis on capabilities relevant to auto component manufacturing.
• Establish and monitor stringent supplier performance metrics (Quality Cost Delivery and Service - QCDS). Drive supplier relationship management (SRM) to foster strategic long-term partnerships.
• Spearhead cost reduction and cost avoidance initiatives through systematic negotiation benchmarking and Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) programs in collaboration with R&D and Engineering teams.
• Conduct complex price negotiations manage commodity price fluctuations and provide accurate material cost forecasts to senior management.
• Draft review negotiate and finalize all major procurement contracts long-term agreements (LTAs) and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) with suppliers.
• Ensure all sourcing and contracting activities comply with company policies legal requirements and ethical standards. Mitigate supply chain risks particularly related to single-sourcing and geopolitical volatility.
• Work closely with Finance (for budgeting/forecasting) Quality (for supplier quality assurance) and Operations (for timely material flow) to ensure alignment.

Preferred candidate profile:

• A bachelors degree in engineering (Mechanical/ Automotive/ Production)
• 14 - 20 years of experience in materials management procurement and distribution in the auto components or manufacturing industry.
• Experience in Supplier and components development of castings and forgings.
• Cost reduction initiatives thru VA / VE Negotiation Localization.
• Subcontracting process knowledge negotiation and commercial skill and knowledge in various manufacturing processes.
• Strong knowledge of SAP advanced proficiency in MS Excel and data analysis for decision-making.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate teams effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing supply chain best practices and vendor relationship management.

Required Experience:

Director