Buyer- Sourcing

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Date: 13 Nov 2025

Location: Gurgaon, HR, IN, 122001

Company: Hero Motocorp

Function

Procurement

Pay Band

E4 to M2

Role

Buyer- Sourcing & Development (Proprietary)

A purpose driven role for you

Execute the development and commercial settlement of Proprietary Category parts to ensure the timely availability of samples/parts, as per upcoming new model requirements.

Manage Motorcycle and Series projects within given cost target, timeline and quality for smooth launch.

A Day in the life

Budget & Proto costing to be done as per PDX for updating business case

Arrange technical details for exclusive parts from R&D for – budget cost incl. NREE, Tooling & line investment

Arranging quote & proto PO release

RM trend analysis

Quarterly update of model cost based on commodity prices till SOP

Cost compilation & Gap analysis w.r.t. base/ref. model.

Timely execution of new part development, in order to meet various model events for smooth project launches.

Part development schedule & Weekly review with R&D & Suppliers

Issue resolution ( Int /Ext customers )

Spec Finalization & Die-Go release

Mass Production cost settlement for category parts within budget to achieve profitability.

Get all required design input from R&D & supplier

Study base model & Ref Model cost and design input.

Preparing cost proposal, Negotiation & Settlement with supplier

Final PO/V2V release (before PP2)

SPD/GPC cost settlement

Cost reduction initiatives for new parts, in order to enhance profitability.

Leap/Lead ideas

Savings at design stage

Design freeze and part development to meet model event requirements in order to ensure timely product launch.

Track feasibility report and ensure technical issue resolution between supplier and COC from buyers and provide feedback to PL.

Draw schedule & ensure all Proto parts are available as per defined event dates

Project level MIS preparation

Ensure all new VA/VE ideas are taken care along with DTC / DTW ideas.

Project Management:

Model Material BOM creation & comparison with E-BOM,

Alignment with all stake holders (PE/VD/SS/IS) on MBOM &ensuring correct Supply condition & part usage.

Material BOM Cost compilation & Gap analysis w.r.t. base model.

Coordination & tracking of SPD/GPC part cost approval.

Ensure smooth transition of model from SS to VD (by having proper overlapping)

Exploring New Technologies & Suppliers to achieve competitive advantage in market and Market Trends & Govt. Policies & impact Analysis

Preparing data bank for new technologies & global suppliers

Alternate sourcing

R-Flow project, Benchmarking &Market Intelligence

Data base for competitor upcoming models (part category)

Market Trend analysis & impact on HMCL Projects

Govt. Policies & framework study

Maker finalization based on sourcing strategy to initiate the part development with defined technology/ appropriate lead time.

Ensure Maker layout signoff for all exclusive parts as per category/sourcing strategy

Release LOC to supplier

Academic Qualification & Experience

BE / B.Tech

5-8 Yrs.

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Technical/Process & supplier base knowhow

Upcoming tech trends

Part development process understanding

Project Management

Costing & Negotiation skills

Behavioural Skills

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Analytic Skills

What will it be like to work for Hero

As the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for the last 22 years, Hero is where you will get to work with the brightest innovators, passionate about being the best in what they do. You will become a part of India's proudest legacy, a brand that is celebrated by 110 million Indians and is now taking over the world with its manufacturing superpower. If you are someone who dreams big and goes after their dreams with absolute conviction, Hero is your place to be. At Hero, we are building a cutting-edge future of mobility, pushing frontiers of innovation and aiming for the very best. Choose to be with the best, choose to be your best.

About Hero

Headquartered in New Delhi (India), Hero MotoCorp is the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for 22 consecutive years. We are at the forefront of developing modern, technologically superior and eco-friendly mobility solutions for its millions of customers around the world.

Hero MotoCorp has rapidly transformed into a true multinational organization with a presence in 47 countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.

We have achieved the coveted milestone of 110 million cumulative production and sales since inception. Aligned with its Vision "Be the Future of Mobility", Hero MotoCorp plans to achieve its next 100 million sales by 2030.

We have a globally benchmarked manufacturing and Research & Development (R&D) ecosystem that is spread across global geographies. Its R&D facilities are located in India and Germany - the Centre of Innovation and Technology (CIT) at Jaipur, India, and the Tech Centre Germany (TCG), near Munich. Hero MotoCorp's eight 'green' manufacturing facilities are spread across India (6), Colombia (1) and Bangladesh (1).

Hero MotoCorp is the pre-eminent leader in the Indian two-wheeler market. It is the only motorcycle manufacturing company listed in Dow Jones Sustainability Index.

In 2022, Hero MotoCorp launched a separate brand for emerging mobility solutions, including Electric Vehicles (EV) - VIDA, Powered by Hero. VIDA has commenced sales of VIDA V1 – its first EV – in India and plans to launch the product in global markets.

We are one of the largest global corporate promoters of multiple sporting disciplines. Hero is globally associated with golf, football, field hockey, cricket and motorsports. Hero MotoSports Team Rally is one of India's flag-bearers in global rally racing. The iconic golfer Tiger Woods is Hero MotoCorp's Global Corporate Partner.

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