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• Release purchase orders and tool orders while meeting all assigned KPI targets
• Negotiate and implement engineering changes with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Support annual cost reduction initiatives and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Develop and implement capacity plans to support vehicle and powertrain production demand
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure continuity of supply
• Manage supplier claims and support resolution of obsolescence, warranty recovery, and end-of-program settlements
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal teams
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, finance, and supply chain teams to support business objectives

Operational Buyer – Powertrain & Engine Components

• Develop and execute negotiation strategies to achieve program targets related to tooling and piece-price costs
• Support program sourcing activities and deliver competitive commercial agreements
• Partner with cross-functional teams to meet program milestones and business objectives
• Lead supplier negotiations to achieve year-over-year cost reduction targets
• Utilize cost analysis and benchmarking tools to drive best-in-class pricing
• Identify and implement value engineering opportunities that improve total value across the supply chain
• Support the development of a high-performing and sustainable supplier base
• Monitor supplier performance in quality, delivery, and cost
• Identify supply risks and implement mitigation plans
• Drive localization and regional sourcing initiatives where appropriate
• Participate in global commodity reviews and strategic planning activities
• Develop and execute regional commodity strategies aligned with global business objectives
• Leverage global sourcing opportunities to maximize value and competitiveness
• Ensure uninterrupted supply to support production requirements
• Resolve supplier and supply chain constraints that could impact operations
• Influence and lead cross-functional teams within a global and multicultural environment
• Share knowledge, mentor team members, and contribute to team development initiatives
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and process discipline

Commodity Buyer – Casting, Forging, Machining Components

• Follow up on daily purchase orders (POs) to suppliers
• Obtain and track PO confirmations for delivery dates, quantities, and pricing
• Escalate unconfirmed or delayed responses in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate documentation of supplier commitments
• Request and update supplier lead times
• Validate and communicate lead-time changes to Buyer Planners
• Gather and confirm updated supplier pricing
• Support ERP data accuracy in JDE
• Support Buyer Planners in managing material shortages
• Follow up on past-due or at-risk orders
• Expedite purchase orders based on production priorities
• Provide status updates on critical parts
• Create, update, and maintain Kanban cards as ad-hoc
• Support ad-hoc supply-chain activities
• Maintain organized supplier communication records
• Assist with data cleanup, reporting, and system updates
• Collaborate with Buyers, Production, and Planning teams

• Execute procurement strategies for assigned goods and services
• Fulfill inquiry and purchasing activities within time and budget
• Ensure all information necessary for issuing inquiries is available
• Check purchasing conditions applicable to projects and report discrepancies to the Project Procurement Manager
• Expedite bids
• Conduct vendor negotiations
• Prepare purchase order documents on time and check their quality
• Contribute to recovery of amounts from important clients related to back-charges notified to vendors

Buyer jobs in India

Operational Buyer – Powertrain & Engine Components

Commodity Buyer – Casting, Forging, Machining Components

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