Buyer

Skan HR is India's leading Aerospace and Defence search firm. For our OEM client, we invite applications from professionals who meet the criteria given below. This is a full time work from office position with no options for hybrid or remote work.MissionsPrimary responsibilities are:• Supports/contributes to the procurement strategy setting and implementation• Develop country knowledge, Identification/recommendation of new supplier andevaluate suppliers as per process• Support commodity leaders for RFP’s, RFQ’s and contract negotiations with Indiansuppliers according to processes• Manage contract execution as per agreement with Indian supplier• Support commodities and other departments in suppler relationship management andIdentified action implementation.PRINCIPAL DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIESSourcing & purchasing activities:• Conducts sourcing activities as per commodity leader request• Drives supplier’s assessment and support approval process in coordination withcommodity leader• Support commodity leader in RFI / RFP / RFQ process with suppliers• Support commodity leader in his contract and commercial negotiations with suppliers(NDA, purchase agreements or purchasing data)• Ensure that suppliers meet their contractual obligations• Reduce the costs of purchased materials, propose alternate methods of cost savingsincluding new sources, contract negotiation, integrated suppliers, etc.Contract management:• Manages contractual relationship with Indian supplier all contract long. Supportcontracts amendments negotiations if required.• For non-recurrent activities (such as feasibility studies, product development / test /validation /approval, services …) : checks that all contractual milestones (requiredfrom / by the supplier) are fulfilled on time and with the required technical / qualitylevel.Commercial relationship:• Manages the day to day commercial relationships with the supplier (positions oncommercial claims or quotes from supplier, preparation of meetings…)• Maintains knowledge base of pricing and quotations• Maintains up-to-date organizational charts and financial status of its supplier• Communicates regularly with the supplier to be aware of, and anticipates changes inthe supplier organization/methods/industrial strategies that may have an impact onbusiness and generate risksReporting:• In charge of in-house relationship with other department in order to facilitatecommunication and ensure “One Voice” to the supplier• To organize efficient reporting to commodity leaders• To ensure cost saving/performance reporting to commodity leaders in chargeQualifications and experience• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferably with MBA.• Minimum of 10 years of vendor/supplier management experience, with at least 3-5years in relevant Supply Chain roles, preferably within the Aerospace Industry.• Through knowledge of methods, practices and techniques of contract negotiations.• Through knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures, preferably with thegeneral business aviation industry or aerospace industry.• Through experience in international context and global sourcing.• Global-minded, assertive, results-oriented and at the same time team-oriented leaderwith strong negotiation skills• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.• Solid organizational, time-management and planning skills• Demonstrated analytical and project management skills• Goods Excel and Data base management skillsAdditional competences• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and guide a diverse teamtowards common goals• Autonomy, self-motivation, and strong leadership to drive programs effectively• Global-minded, assertive, and results-oriented leader with strong negotiation skills• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify areas for improvement andimplement effective solutions. Demonstrated analytical and project management skills• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to conveycomplex concepts to diverse stakeholders• Results-oriented mindset, with a track record of driving positive change within a supplychain environment• Demonstrated expertise in production and manufacturing principles and processes• Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing relationshipswith key stakeholders• Experience in Lean/Six Sigma principles