Buyer

Skan HR is India's leading Aerospace and Defence search firm. For our OEM client, we invite applications from professionals who meet the criteria given below. This is a full time work from office position with no options for hybrid or remote work. Missions Primary responsibilities are: • Supports/contributes to the procurement strategy setting and implementation • Develop country knowledge, Identification/recommendation of new supplier and evaluate suppliers as per process • Support commodity leaders for RFP’s, RFQ’s and contract negotiations with Indian suppliers according to processes • Manage contract execution as per agreement with Indian supplier • Support commodities and other departments in suppler relationship management and Identified action implementation. PRINCIPAL DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES Sourcing & purchasing activities: • Conducts sourcing activities as per commodity leader request • Drives supplier’s assessment and support approval process in coordination with commodity leader • Support commodity leader in RFI / RFP / RFQ process with suppliers • Support commodity leader in his contract and commercial negotiations with suppliers (NDA, purchase agreements or purchasing data) • Ensure that suppliers meet their contractual obligations • Reduce the costs of purchased materials, propose alternate methods of cost savings including new sources, contract negotiation, integrated suppliers, etc. Contract management: • Manages contractual relationship with Indian supplier all contract long. Support contracts amendments negotiations if required. • For non-recurrent activities (such as feasibility studies, product development / test / validation /approval, services …) : checks that all contractual milestones (required from / by the supplier) are fulfilled on time and with the required technical / quality level. Commercial relationship: • Manages the day to day commercial relationships with the supplier (positions on commercial claims or quotes from supplier, preparation of meetings…) • Maintains knowledge base of pricing and quotations • Maintains up-to-date organizational charts and financial status of its supplier • Communicates regularly with the supplier to be aware of, and anticipates changes in the supplier organization/methods/industrial strategies that may have an impact on business and generate risks Reporting: • In charge of in-house relationship with other department in order to facilitate communication and ensure “One Voice” to the supplier • To organize efficient reporting to commodity leaders • To ensure cost saving/performance reporting to commodity leaders in charge Qualifications and experience • Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferably with MBA. • Minimum of 10 years of vendor/supplier management experience, with at least 3-5 years in relevant Supply Chain roles, preferably within the Aerospace Industry. • Through knowledge of methods, practices and techniques of contract negotiations. • Through knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures, preferably with the general business aviation industry or aerospace industry. • Through experience in international context and global sourcing. • Global-minded, assertive, results-oriented and at the same time team-oriented leader with strong negotiation skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Solid organizational, time-management and planning skills • Demonstrated analytical and project management skills • Goods Excel and Data base management skills Additional competences • Proven leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and guide a diverse team towards common goals • Autonomy, self-motivation, and strong leadership to drive programs effectively • Global-minded, assertive, and results-oriented leader with strong negotiation skills • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify areas for improvement and implement effective solutions. Demonstrated analytical and project management skills • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse stakeholders • Results-oriented mindset, with a track record of driving positive change within a supply chain environment • Demonstrated expertise in production and manufacturing principles and processes • Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing relationships with key stakeholders • Experience in Lean/Six Sigma principles

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