Snr Program Purchase Buyer

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Experience:

12+ years, prior experience in industrial B2B environment is desired.

Job Type: Full-Time / Regular

Qualification – BE/

B. Tech, Diploma holder (Mechanical).

The position of Program Purchase Buyer is responsible to take complete ownership of Direct/Indirect purchasing, Inventory Management, Budgeting, Vendor Development, Statutory and legal compliances, IATF compliance.

• Coordinates suppliers on new parts development for Proto and Series development for product launches.
• Ensure effective and efficient procurement processes are deployed and adhered via SAP system.
• Provides active representation on the project teams‑PM/Engg & supplier follow‑ups until SOP +90 days to ensure Quality, Delivery, Cost support to program SOP launch.
• Having good know‑how on technical processes and their cost evaluation for best cost negotiations with suppliers to meet program target.
• Negotiates technical and/or supply agreements with suppliers involved in "early supplier involvement" to ensure Tenneco design and developed technology is protected.
• Work closely with overseas counterparts and implement global guidelines, targets and projects.
• Ensure purchasing audit compliance (Quality system, processes and Purchasing Process Controls).
• Utilizes supplier selection in alignment with purchasing strategies and new product performance requirements.
• Drives value analysis/value engineering activity during launch phase.
• Supports improvement of supplier launch procedures to minimize inventory obsolescence and supports lean manufacturing needs in alignment with operational expectations. Other duties as assigned.
• Identify and develop efficient vendors for material supplies and outsourced manufacturing activities.
• Negotiate with suppliers on lead‑time, cost and quality so as to obtain the maximum benefit for the company.
• Manage suppliers to meet objectives related to cost, delivery performance, schedule, and quality.
• Responsible and accountable for planning and executing as per approved budgets.