Tata Motors · Pune, MH, IN
Sr Manager – Purchase
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Sr Manager
- Purchase will work with the relevant teams to award the portfolio of contracts in order to maximize added value from 3rd Party Goods and Services and achieve business objectives in a timely manner within TML procurement procedures.
Job Responsiblities
- Prepare DMC (Direct Material Cost) and Capex estimation for the upcoming models
- Identify vendors with advance technology, prepare business plan and validation of vendors and initiate vendor empanelment process
- Review SOR on Technical specifications in order to shortlist vendors
- Review tech specification/ drawing shared by Product development for a particular commodity
- Prepare RFQ document for floating to Vendors & ensure TRSO signoff from SQ.
- Analyse quotation received for RFQ.
- Prepare Cost Estimate for parts as per TML Standard Cost Estimation Process
- Propose a shortlist of most suitable vendors after negotiation
- Recommend SOB for vendors as per organizations long term sourcing strategy
- Obtain internal approval for vendor finalization through sourcing council and release PO
- Monitor and Review financial health, operations, IR health, etc. of the suppliers for long term sustainability
- Identify vendors which can be groomed as long term partners for TML
- Supplier negotiation
- Assess the current situation (Business Environment- External) along with SQ and SCM and tactfully negotiate the terms and conditions with the suppliers
- EVI (Early Vendor Involvement) – develop vendors for critical long lead time items
- Evaluate vendors to track target cost, in case of cost escalation / quality issues initiate re-sourcing along with SQ and SC for identified commodity
- Process and Supply chain Optimization by localization of the component by resourcing or by introduction of alternate technologies with the help of vendors
- Collaborate with ERC on cost reduction initiatives through VAVE (Value addition – value-engineering initiatives), change in design or process improvement. Work along with vendors to get optimal advantage
- Compare current part with the Proposed change and review the commercial impact
- Release of RFQ for the shortlisted list of vendor
- Track market commodity prices for costing references
- Drive cost reduction through Commercial reduction, VAVE, Resourcing & SOB mix
- Ensure amendment of Purchase orders on the revised pricing Education BE/B Tech Work Experience 3-9 years Tata Motors Leadership Competencies Customer Centricity
- Anticipating, understanding and focusing efforts on meeting the customer (stakeholders) needs or expectations
Developing Self and Others
- Recognizing continuous development is essential for success and taking steps to develop self and helping others to excel
Driving Execution
- Translating strategy into action and execution Leading by Example
- Encouraging and following ethical standards
Leading Change
- Recognizing the need for change, initiating and adapting to change
Motivating Self and Others
- Inspiring teams and individuals Functional Competencies Tags
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