Senior Manager-West Region-Parts Procurement-Spares and Non-Vehicle Business-TMCV

Purpose of the RoleThis role is responsible for executing procurement strategies of Spare Parts based on demand requirements. It involves actively managing vendor and plant performance to ensure timely procurement of parts to help drive sales Job Responsibility1. Strategic Planning and Execution:Plan and execute procurement management of spare parts vendors and plants ensuring quality and timely availability of partsProactively monitor vendor performance regarding adherence to processes, capacity and quality. Develop procurement projections based on capacity and confirm projections with monthly sign-off meetingConducting monthly vendor meets to build relationship and highlight area of improvement and develop corrective measure and monitor progress Track customer special requirements regarding availability and timing of delivery to provide high levels of customer serviceDrive strategic initiatives for the availability of parts without interruption in supply: Stocking of A & B category parts, Vendor Managed Inventory, Pre-packed supply from vendors, Direct billing from vendors’ end, branding agreements with major vendorsDevelop new spare parts vendors through Vendor Development processes to manage capacity constraints and risk management2. Financial Management:Provide guidance to GDC to manage procurement processes and raise Purchase orders in systemsNegotiate with vendors to improve pricing based on volume 3. Relationship Management:Work collaboratively with vendors to understand their issues and be an integral part in providing solutions at various levelDrive new initiatives, schemes for vendor to achieve targetsCollaborate and maintain vendor communication and share best practicesStakeholder Profiles & Nature of InteractionsInternal:Head Supply Chain & Demand FulfilmentDrive timely procurement and update on regular basisVendor Management (in Supply Chain & Demand Fulfilment)Identify and develop new vendors in case of capacity constraints, "non'-current' partsRegional Lead BuyerDrive timely procurement to ensure availabilityProvide guidance to GDC to manage procurement processesPlant Procurement CoordinatorDrive timely procurement to ensure availabilityDesired Candidate ProfileEducation Bachelors in EngineeringRelevant Experience: 7-10 yearsExperience in Automobile IndustryExperience in Vendor Management, SAP Module. Skills & CompetenciesCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsRelationship building skillsNegotiation and Influencing SkillsTime Management Skills