Category Manager - Metallic

JOB PURPOSE Responsible for procurement category of Sheet Metal, Casting, Forging and Machining processes for the Businesses. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. Category Procurement – Manage procurement of the Forging and machining process items, Sheet Metal, Casting ; Identify the category strategy; Ensure the procurement at reasonable cost through various means. Responsible for end-to-end sourcing activities and ensure no supply disruptions. 2. Responsible for alternate source development by keeping a tap on quality and cost. Ensure the closure of all audit NCs from vendors before releasing the next order. • Procurement of Forging and machining process items for Electrical and Polymer BU. (Appx. 600 Cr.) for the products like Transmission , Magneto, Starter Motors and all parts required turning operations. Main Components to be handled – Cold and Hot Forged Parts, Shafts and Gears, Machined components, etc • Identify the category strategy and a rolling program of areas to be addressed within the procurement category • Execute sourcing activities which generate benefits and achieve financial savings targets through insight and analysis of category areas such as spend consolidation, spend analysis, supplier performance analysis. • Effectively manage saving targets.by sourcing alternate vendors, alternate processes, VA/VE, price negotiations, rate amendments etc. • Control part level cost with effective Zero Base Costing/ Clean Sheet Costing • Alternate Source Development by identifying potential list of suppliers, pre assessment of potential vendor, issue of drawings and finalization of source. • Work closely with identified supplier and BU Materials for PPAP Audit and closure of Non-Conformances before awarding regular business to alternate supplier. • ECN cost finalization and SCRN for supplier change. Co-ordinate VAVE for smooth handover to production 3. New Vendor finalization – Responsible for finalization of the new vendor, through commercial settlement with a view to maintaining the standard costing for category and compliance related to quality standards • Carry out commercial settlement in terms of standard costing for Category • Co-ordinate with Quality team for assessment of product and validation of Supplier • Complete negotiations with the vendors and finalize minimum order quantity, Inventory cost, lead time • Co-ordinate for PPAP and other quality related compliance documentation. • Release Purchase Order EDUCATION / QUALIFICATION BE / B.Tech - Full-time (Mechanical / Production preferred) WORK EXPERIENCE • 12-15 Years of experience in Automotive / Auto Component Industry • Strong exposure to Forging, Sheet Metal and Machining Components & Vendors KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS • Technical Product knowledge • Supply Chain ERP knowledge • Supply Chain process& Vendor Management knowledge • Raw Material market knowledge

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