Buyer & NPD Manager - Plastic Lines (Connection Technology - Fuel, Brake & at Daimler Truck

Sriperumbudur, tamil nadu, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sourcing, Costing, Negotiation, Supplier Management, Operational Procurement, Transactional Procurement, Contract Management, Strategy, CAPEX, OPEX, APQP, PPAP, Nylon (PA11/12) Raw Material Management, Risk Mitigation, Stakeholder Management

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

* Lead the Buying profile for Plastic Lines (Connection Technology - Fuel, Brake & Air) (Interior / Exterior team) * Sound knowledge in the costing, negotiation and supplier management * Knowledge of supplier selection, Negotiation & Awarding - Identification and selection of capable & competent suppliers inline with global commodity/procurement strategy * Commodity expert in Nylon (PA11/12) Raw Material (Forecast, plan and settlement) * Develop commodity strategy and execute the same * Contract management reviewing and interpreting legal contracts, identifying supplier concerns, and proposing mutually beneficial alternatives. * Possesses the ability to foresee potential risks and establish corresponding mitigation plans in advance * Achieve on respective area commercial efficiency target in turn to reach Trucks India ANP target * Raw material management for all the responsible suppliers and commodity lead role for Plastics Commodity to be ensured * Lead the New Part Development of Plastic Lines (Connection Technology - Fuel, Brake & Air) (APQP) * Sound knowledge of APQP, PPAP, & other quality tools like Cause & effect, 8D analysis * Supplier management experience with respect to Quality & Delivery * Knowledge of CAPEX & OPEX management * Product knowledge of commercial vehicles, knowledge of Supplier Management processes * Monitor supplier performance based on defined KPIs & improve supplier performance. * Proficiency in managing relationships with stakeholders( team members, end-users) ensuring alignment of project objectives and expectations. * Contributors in process improvement projects; review existing processes to identify inefficiencies or areas for optimization. * Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels to support process improvement initiatives. * Provide management updates and track the same * Adherence to the Daimler global procurement process and guideline

Responsibilities

This role involves leading the buying profile for Plastic Lines (Connection Technology - Fuel, Brake & Air) for the Interior/Exterior team, requiring expertise in costing, negotiation, and comprehensive supplier management, including raw material oversight for Nylon (PA11/12). The manager will also lead the New Part Development (NPD) process for these plastic lines, ensuring adherence to quality standards like APQP and PPAP.