Trim Exterior Buyer

Job description

Job Description

Sourcing activities: supplier research, spec review, RFQ / Bidding, quote analysis & supplier selection, Bidding pool enhancement Parts Development: Tool development, project milestones management, Active participation in generation of early phase cost and design optimization ideas, EO/4M management Price finalization of Trim parts & plastic painted parts & tooling cost settlement Cost Innovation activities: LTA, Localization, VAVE, Benchmarking Alt. sourcing, productivity improvements, cost audits & cost workshops Regulations & Compliance such as ARAI certifications, BIS QCO’s etc.

Vendor capacity management

(SOP & Serial life demand fluctuations)

Supplier Parts Quality Issues

support Quality team in implementing countermeasures for parts related quality issues Contracts Management: Basic Purchasing Agreement, Leave & Licence agreements – timely sign off and renewals Database Maintenance & Reports: Proper maintenance of all important data and documents