Team Leader Strategic Sourcing

Title

Team Leader- Strategic sourcing

Function

Strategic sourcing

Department

Sourcing

Grade/Designation

AGM/DGM

Job Goal

• To identify and develop a capable supplier base for the upcoming sourcing requirements of the organization as per AOP/ Business Plans
• To ensure satisfactory performance of suppliers on overall cost, desired quality, on time delivery, capacity, NPD considering the increasing requirements of the organization YOY
• To set processes which will drive the sourcing function to new heights to meet targets of future growth on revenue and profitability.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
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• Survey, identify & Shortlist potential suppliers (Visit / Review & Audit of Supplier capabilities) (Analysis / Monitor Purchase data.)
• Develop parts locally - Localization.
• Supplier de-risking & consolidation
• Process optimization to drive cost effectiveness in supply chain.
• Product development and approval with new suppliers
• Finalize Tooling cost for parts to be developed locally
• Optimize part cost through ZBC and TCO

Routine Activities
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• To ensure availability of strong supplier base to cater to all manufacturing locations, new product programs (CCPM ) , technology upgradations and supplier contacts.
• Ensuring deliverables for development of parts as per CCPM time line.
• Keep the interest of suppliers high through allocation of appropriate product mix & business growth.
• Consolidate suppliers where the situation so demands.
• Develop the suppliers at locations where they are required to reduce the logistic effort which also will minimize the inventory and space.
• Continuous analysis of potential "Make vs Buy"
• Development of people

Parameters to measure if the employee is a performer or non-performer.

100%

• Supplier base competitive for cost, quality, lead-time at a benchmark level.
• Suppliers feel the growth and capacity is always available for new, peak requirements.
• Ship to use status is continuous increasing.
• CCPM performance of suppliers is improving (First Time right & timeline adherence).
• Accuracy of quotes for products and tools/moulds

SCOPE:

• Implement activities that generally impact limited, lower risk components / processes of work of own unit / team. ( how does the person's work impact overall workflow)
• Low
• Medium
• High

DIRECTION

• Receives policy directions from superiors and specific situation specific directions are required and received.
• Gives directions to his team in line with the work.

KNOWLEDGE

LEADERSHIP ROLE: ROLE IN STRATEGY / PLANNING/ PROBLEM SOLVING

• Strategic sourcing of Automotive Tier 1 and Teir 2 Supplier base (India & Abroad),
• Hands on experience on different commodities, Spend analysis, RM changes, Tooling industry knowledge
• Manufacturing processes exposure – Plastic Molding /Sheet Metal / Rubber Molding / PDC
• Quality system IATF 16949
• Deep understanding of TCO & tool costing
• Understanding of cost drivers in SCM

For leadership

Senior: role in Driving results and creating value chain in SCM

ASSIGNMENT OF WORK

• Receives task instructions.
• Receives work.
• Give instructions.
• Create instructions.

(can be multiple or single)

OVERSIGHT RECEIVED:

• Work is subject to close supervisory review at frequent intervals.
• Operates within the context of well-defined procedures

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES/ SKILLS

• Analytical Problem solving Skills
• Very good Communication and networking skills,
• Good Presentation skills,
• Strong Negotiation skills,
• People Development and management

EXPERIENCE

About 20 years (Automotive Tier 1 company experience is a MUST).

Commodities – Plastic molding / Stamping / PDC / Rubber molding exposure is preferred.

AGE

40-45 years

Qualification

B.E Mechanical / Production/ Automobile, Post graduation / Diploma in material management / sourcing preferred.