- Strategic Sourcing incl. technical evaluation and commercial negotiation to meet project targets
- Define Commodity Strategy for Key Buying Components – Tipper & Rigid Bodies, Mixers, Hydraulic Kits, Bumpers, Cabin-In-White and Stampings
- Identify best in class supplier to meet Q/C/D deliverables
- Ensure adherence to and improvements in contract & change management process
- New Product Development (APQP/PPAP) to fulfill project timelines
Achievement of Yearly ANP targets set for joint material cost efficiency
Achievement of Yearly RM Forecast based on market trends & enhance MPN coverage
Participation in CTMs, Stakeholder/Partner Management
Develop high performing & competent team
Participate in internal management meetings and manage stakeholders/partners
Steering of Flat Steel Raw Material, Suppliers Consolidation & Best Sourcing Country
| 1. | To set goals, objectives and priorities for Sourcing and Parts development team members &ensure both financial & non-financial KPIs are on closely tracked and surpassed |
| 2. | Establish mid to long-term Procurement strategy for Key commodities, participate and jointly develop Global lead buying strategies together with Global Lead Buyers |
3.
| Close monitoring of ANP targets (weekly), identify opportunities & mitigate risks timely and ensure achievement of joint material cost efficiency targets set for the year/achievement of material cost efficiency target of ~2% year-over-year and so on |
| 4. | Provide raw material forecasts (monthly), track plan Vs actuals, report deviations from time to time and help steer RM management inline with Global RM management guidelines |
| 5. | Review adequacy of techno-commercial agreements, awarding plan, proto parts ordering, timely release of Tooling POs, series contracts for New Product Projects & Change requests |
| 6. | On Time Order - to - delivery for C/D Sample, PPAP completion and Ramp-up support (including timely escalations to key stake holders) for all New Product Projects |
| 7. | APQP/PPAP documentation for all new part awarding, IMCS, FQM, ECN, Supplier Relocation, Tool Modification, Relocation & Resourcing projects as per agreed timelines |
8. | Maintain high level of engagement with Suppliers partners and leverage supplier network to realize competitive advantage for Daimler trucks network (local and global) |
9. | Enhance Best Sourcing Country opportunities for respective commodities and create win-win opportunities for Daimler Truck entities and also from Suppliers |
10. | Maintain high standards of Integrity & Compliance, ensure strict adherence to defined Daimler Truck, Procurement & Supplier Management policies, guideline and processes |
11. | Develop High performing Team – Coach & mentor team members to realize full potential, identify training needs, encourage continuous learning & conduct performance reviews |
Graduate/Post Graduate in any Engineering Discpline , preferably additional qualification in Business Administration
Experience
15-20 years of Procurement & Supply Chain Experience in reputed Automotive OEMs (or) Tier1s
Specific knowledge
- Strong commodity knowledge
- PSM in Daimler Truck is a global function and needs global mindset I Think and act global |
- Result-oriented leadership, communication, interpersonal, influencing, and negotiation skills.
- Manage and guide teams to maintain healthy relationships at all levels and with stakeholders
- Strong understanding of procurement and APQP/part development systems and processes
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
