Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for a diverse range of automotive spare parts, ensuring cost-effectiveness and supply chain resilience.
• Negotiate high-impact contracts with global suppliers, focusing on favorable pricing, payment terms, and quality assurance for critical components.
• Manage supplier relationships proactively, conducting regular performance reviews and fostering collaborative partnerships to drive innovation and mitigate risks.
• Analyze market trends and commodity pricing for automotive parts, identifying opportunities for cost savings and advising on procurement strategies.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience specifically in automotive spare parts procurement.
• Proven track record of successfully negotiating complex supply agreements and achieving significant cost reductions.
• Deep understanding of the automotive aftermarket, including various vehicle makes, models, and their associated parts.

Employment Type

• Full-time

·      Highly accomplished and results-driven professional with 10+ years of experience in managing diverse aspects of logistics, procurement, and factory operations along with a proven track record in the strategic procurement of raw materials, ensuring cost-effectiveness and compliance with quality standards

·      Profound working expertise in negotiating with suppliers and managing the procurement of raw materials, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to quality standards. Proficiency in overseeing the transmission of products for quality checks, maintaining high quality and compliance with industry standards

·      Adept at overseeing the transmission of goods for quality checks and playing a key role in the sourcing process. Skilled in hiring and managing casual labor, optimizing workforce efficiency. Demonstrates strong leadership in driving sales and service excellence, focusing on improving operational workflows and enhancing customer satisfaction.

·      Deft in overseeing factory operations, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to safety regulations. Good at defining and implementing forward-thinking procurement strategies, leveraging in-depth research and diverse resources

·      Familiar with using Microsoft Office Suite tools, Tally, and SAP (ICA); Conversant in developing and executing cost-saving strategies across procurement and logistics

·      Influential in pioneering the development of standardized practices for materials management and end-to-end supply chain planning. Known for excellent problem-solving abilities and a commitment to maintaining high standards in all facets of logistics and factory management