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Tata Motors · Pune, MH, IN

Sr Manager – Purchase

Pune, MH, INManager or lead

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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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