This role is responsible for sourcing, strategy, costing, and contract management. The candidate will develop cost models, price benchmarks, and supply chain strategies, negotiate with vendors, and analyse market trends & policies to optimize procurement costs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead vendor negotiations and manage supply agreements.
- Analyse market trends, commodity pricing, and government policies for procurement decisions.
- Ensure compliance with industry supply chain regulations & policies.
Review all Contracts / MSAs (Supplier as well as Customers) from a commercial perspective
Risk assessment and mitigation planning.
Coordinate with the Legal Team / Sales team / Business Operations / Offerings team.
Responsible & fully own customer and supplier contract negotiations and take it to closure.
Supplier performance evaluation
brings high risks (non-mitigated) to CEO / CFO’s notice and get deviations approved.
Periodic review during term of contract to assess impact due to changed circumstances (project scope, customer risks, geopolitical etc.)
Identify savings opportunities - through negotiations, supplier rationalization etc
Qualifications & Experience:
B. Tech / B.E./ MBA preferred. 10-12 years in automotive space with experience in supply chain, procurement, or cost modelling.
Experience in Cost Optimization & Vendor Management, Market & Policy Analysis, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement, Strong Negotiation & Stakeholder Management