Senior Buyer- Body & Exterior Commodities

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) Electronic / Electrical knowledge preferred to support Electric vehicle program.

4) Ability to understand cost drivers and achieve desired cost structures

5) Manufacturing Process knowledge of various commodities (Stampings & Plastics)

6) Able to lead structured supplier meetings and drive desired outcomes

7) Be an excellent negotiator, drive creative solutions & self starter.

8) Keep up commitments on time; Be Proactive and question logically

9) Willing to learn / teach and share experience with team member

1) Comprehensive knowledge of various commodities – Sheet Metal & Plastics, Electrical and Electronics

2) Automotive purchasing experience

3) Good Financial acumen – ability to read Profit & Loss / Balance sheets of companies. Good in Supplier risk Management strategies, exposure to value stream mapping & logistics.

4) Good supplier relationship management skills , break the barrier , out of box thinker & “ makes things happen”- cite instances.

Competency "Desired Proficiency Level"

Negotiations Excellent

Commodity Knowledge Excellent

Strategy Development Excellent

Analytical Skills - Part Cost Estimating Good

Buying Systems, Policies and Processes Excellent

Analytical Skills - Balance Sheet and Ratios Good

Analytical Skills - Lean Manufacturing Good

Project Management Excellent

Knowledge Transfer Excellent

GPDS Knowledge - Buying Good/ Fair

Six-Sigma concepts Advantage

Lean Advantage

Power Bi Advantage

Able to work global environment and manage relationships with regional supply base / Cross functional team; Proficiency in below competencies