Buyer, Img Body

7 days ago

Chennai Tamil Nadu, India Ford Motor Company Full time

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
- 5-8 years of experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably in the automotive industry.
- Proven experience in sourcing, negotiating, and managing contracts for automotive components.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Knowledge of quality control processes and procedures.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong and open communication skills both verbal and written.

**Responsibilities**:

- **Sourcing and Supplier Selection**:Identify, evaluate, and select qualified suppliers for wipers and latches, considering factors such as price, quality, lead times, capacity, and financial stability. This includes conducting thorough supplier audits and assessments.
- **Negotiation and Contract Management**:Negotiate favorable pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers. Develop and manage contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements. This includes managing contract renewals and amendments.
- **Supplier Relationship Management**:Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, fostering collaboration and open communication. Regularly monitor supplier performance against agreed-upon KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). Address supplier performance issues promptly and effectively.
- **Cost Reduction and Optimization**:Continuously identify opportunities to reduce procurement costs while maintaining quality and on-time delivery. Implement cost-saving strategies, such as negotiating lower prices, optimizing order quantities, and exploring alternative sourcing options.
- **Quality Control**:Ensure that all purchased parts meet or exceed company quality standards. Work closely with the quality assurance team to address any quality issues.
- **Inventory Management**:Collaborate with inventory control to ensure adequate stock levels while minimizing carrying costs. Forecast future demand to optimize purchasing decisions.
- **Reporting and Analysis**:Generate regular reports on purchasing activities, including spending, supplier performance, and cost savings. Analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- **Market Analysis**:Stay informed about market trends, pricing fluctuations, and technological advancements in the automotive industry, particularly regarding wipers, latches, and window regulators.

  • Buyer, Img Electrical

    2 months ago

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Ford Motor Company Full time

    1. IMG (International Market Group) lead buyer for wiring harness and sub-components on strategy/ sourcing/Cost reduction/ Operation. 2. IMG representative on global strategy development, alignment with Global counter parts and Matched Pairs teams. 3. IMG Supply Risk management for respective suppliers' sites, and mitigate the risk by analyzing market...

  • Commodity Buyer Img

    5 months ago

    Chennai, India Ford Motor Company Full time

    The primary responsibilities of the IMG Buyer are the execution of strategies to deliver program targets, TVM goals, Global Commodity Business Plans covering regional objectives and execution of supply-base development strategies, adept at Supplier risk management, costing methodologies & basics of Finance. This position will have the reporting manager based...

  • Commodity Buyer Img

    5 months ago

    Chennai, India Ford Motor Company Full time

    The primary responsibilities of the IMG Buyer are the execution of strategies to deliver program targets, TVM goals, Global Commodity Business Plans covering regional objectives and execution of supply-base development strategies, adept at Supplier risk management, costing methodologies & basics of Finance. **Professional Exposure** 1)Excellent research,...

  • Buyer, Img Body

    1 week ago

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Ford Motor Company Full time

    Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience). - 2+ years of experience in a procurement or purchasing role. - Strong understanding of procurement principles and best practices. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). - Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is preferred but not required. -...

  • Commodity Buyer Img

    5 months ago

    Chennai, India Ford Motor Company Full time

    Program Develops and executes negotiation strategies to deliver Program targets on tooling and piece price. Proactive planning of activities to meet/beat Matched Pair objectives. Cost Reduction (Total Value Management) Negotiate and achieve Year On Year / Multi-Year Agreement cost reductions through the development & utilization of analytical tools to...

  • Commodity Buyer Img

    5 months ago

    Chennai, India Ford Motor Company Full time

    Program Develops and executes negotiation strategies to deliver Program targets on tooling and piece price. Proactive planning of activities to meet/beat Matched Pair objectives. Cost Reduction (Total Value Management) Negotiate and achieve Year On Year / Multi-Year Agreement cost reductions through the development & utilization of analytical tools to...

  • Commodity Buyer Img

    5 months ago

    Chennai, India Ford Motor Company Full time

    Program Develops and executes negotiation strategies to deliver Program targets on tooling and piece price. Proactive planning of activities to meet/beat Matched Pair objectives. Cost Reduction (Total Value Management) Negotiate and achieve Year On Year / Multi-Year Agreement cost reductions through the development & utilization of analytical tools to...

  • Buyer, Img E&pi Purchasing

    5 months ago

    Chennai, India Ford Motor Company Full time

    **Program** Develops and execute negotiation strategies to deliver Program targets on tooling and piece price. Proactive planning of activities to meet/beat Matched Pair objectives. **TVM** Negotiate and achieve YOY / MYA cost reductions through development & utilization of analytical tools to deliver Best-In-Class pricing. Lead negotiations with...

  • Buyer: Ipts

    4 months ago

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Ford Motor Company Full time

    **Program** Develops and execute negotiation strategies to deliver Program targets on tooling and piece price. Proactive planning of activities to meet/beat Matched Pair objectives. **TVM** Negotiate and achieve YOY / MYA cost reductions through development & utilization of analytical tools to deliver Best-In-Class pricing. Lead negotiations with...

  • Buyer, Img E&pi Purchasing

    5 months ago

    Chennai, India Ford Motor Company Full time

    Work Closely as an effective team that optimizes delivering business results with employee development and fulfillment; including people development plan and career coaching - Support Program Control and Commodity team with Commodity Segmentation process - Support the team in developing and executing commodity sourcing strategies, program targets and...

  • Buyer - Structures (Un/up Biw, Frames)

    2 months ago

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Ford Motor Company Full time

    1) Excellent research, data mining, analytical and problem-solving skills 2) Extremely good Presentation & Communication skills (written and verbal) 3) Attitude to work in challenging environment & Attitude to improve is a must 4) Ability to understand cost drivers and achieve desired cost structures 5) Good Manufacturing Process knowledge of various...

  • Buyer, Img E&pi Purchasing Fl

    7 months ago

    Chennai, India Ford Motor Company Full time

    Program Develops and execute negotiation strategies to deliver Program targets on tooling and piece price. Proactive planning of activities to meet/beat Matched Pair objectives. Ensure Open to Go is cleared on priority. ALL PO/TO placed correctly. TVM Negotiate and achieve YOY / MYA cost reductions through development & utilization of analytical tools to...

  • Finance and Accounts Lead

    3 weeks ago

    Chennai, India Kontempore Full time

    Kontempore, an initiative of KIIT & KISS started its journey as a knowledge management company and has transformed itself into a Digital Company which deals with knowledge, leadership and business solution. The name, Kontempore, is drawn from the words contemporary and relevant in a movement. Organizations are going to go through huge talent transformation...

  • Finance and Accounts Lead

    3 weeks ago

    Chennai, India Snaphunt Full time

    The OfferJoin a market leader within Transport & LogisticsAttractive Salary & BenefitsA role that offers a breadth of learning opportunitiesThe JobKey Responsibilities:Ensures Monthly Closing and Quarterly Closing and Annual Financial to be submitted as per statutory requirements.Ensures Timely Tax payments & submission of returns before due dates.Submission...

  • Finance and Accounts Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Chennai, India Snaphunt Full time

    The OfferJoin a market leader within Transport & LogisticsAttractive Salary & BenefitsA role that offers a breadth of learning opportunitiesThe JobKey Responsibilities:Ensures Monthly Closing and Quarterly Closing and Annual Financial to be submitted as per statutory requirements.Ensures Timely Tax payments & submission of returns before due dates.Submission...