1706724 Buyer

Overview

Identify, evaluate and develop suppliers to support business requirements for quality, cost, delivery and innovation, working closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing and Quality teams.

What you'll do

• Identify, evaluate and qualify suppliers based on technical capability, quality standards, capacity and cost competitiveness.
• Lead supplier selection and sourcing activities for new products and existing programs.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to understand technical requirements and ensure supplier capability alignment.
• Conduct supplier assessments, audits and performance reviews.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through should-cost analysis, value engineering and supplier negotiations.
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and supply chain requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve supply, quality and delivery issues.
• Monitor market trends, industry developments and supply risks to proactively manage sourcing challenges.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations and sustainability requirements.
• Prepare and present sourcing recommendations, supplier scorecards and project updates to management.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 6-8 years of experience.

Nice to have

• Strong knowledge of industry best practices, key business drivers and competition in the marketplace.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to lead small projects and build consensus, as needed.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, India.
• Full time, assignee / regular employee.
• No travel required.
• Relocation eligible.