Key Expertise Required:

Supply Base Development

o    Scout vendors by assigned commodity in consultation with Forging Sourcing leader for best cost Potentials with trustworthy partners.
o    Execute forging sourcing projects assigned, including agreements such as NDA, GTC, SQA Agreement and Long-Term Supply Agreement.
o    Monitor & Expedite development of suppliers for Projects
o    Maintain defined hard copy and soft copy records for all Sourcing projects

RFQ Management

o    Prepare the RFQ package with drawings, specifications applicable with understanding of supplier manufacturing capability and scope of manufacturing.
o    Extract and summarize part level basic details from drawing & Specifications
o    Send RFQ to the shortlisted suppliers and get the quotation & Feasibility within timeline of the project requested by BU.
o    Update quote progress status and Quote comparison project & part level.
o    Follow-up with suppliers on Counter offers and Commercials, make agreement
o    Update & Maintain defined hard copy and soft copy records

Part Development (Where Project Form requested)

o    Co-ordinate for Technical Agreement between Supplier and Bonfiglioli Supplier Quality and Engineering Team.
o    Manage Part Development Kick-off, Review and Track “ON TIME” delivery
o    Follow up with suppliers on Plan Vs Actual, Update & circulate ALM sheet Monthly
o    Weekly review on GAP analysis and Take appropriate action to meet Target
o    Escalate upon the delays/no progress areas for resolution

Supplier development & Management

o    Co-ordinate negotiations with Commodity Suppliers to ensure they meet Cost targets of Business Unit needs and align with Commodity leaders
o    Drive projects with suppliers to improve Quality, Delivery and Cost for BU’s
o    Ensure Capacity allocation/creation & Capability Enhancement for Global BU’s
o    Co-Ordinate with suppliers and Quality, Engineering technical team on technical reviews and development expedite.
o    Update & Maintain defined hard copy and soft copy records

Supplier Cost Competitiveness

o    Estimate cost by analyzing and bench-marking techniques
o    Analyze the quotations from supplier and submit the target cost working, Approve Pricing agreement and maintain pricing Data by supplier & commodity
o    Meet cost Target for Part as well as Capex, maintain all commercials records
o    Execute the assigned cost savings projects, ensures the accuracy and planning for the achievement of critical project milestones.

Pricing framework agreement with strategic suppliers

o    Sign off base Pricing methodology agreement (template) for Commodity with suppliers with clear price movement clause 
o    Sign off General Terms & Condition
o    Update & Maintain defined hard copy and soft copy records

Commodity ownership & Supplier Engagement

o    Periodic commodity analysis, Budgeting & Compliance
o    Capacity review of part’s supplied by various vendor’s
o    Record supplier issue and respond with target date for resolution 

Preferred Experience : 8+ Years and Above with Sourcing Background for Gear Transmission / Automobile Industry.