Sr Manager – Purchase
TATA MOTORS LIMITED
Sr Manager – Purchase
TATA MOTORS LIMITED· CVBU Purchase & Supply Chain(50657811)
About this role
Position Summary with Job Responsibilities
Sr Manager – Purchase will work with the relevant teams to award the portfolio of contracts in order to maximize added value from 3rd Party Goods and Services and achieve business objectives in a timely manner within TML procurement procedures.
Job Responsiblities
• Prepare DMC (Direct Material Cost) and Capex estimation for the upcoming models
• Identify vendors with advance technology, prepare business plan and validation of vendors and initiate vendor empanelment process
• Review SOR on Technical specifications in order to shortlist vendors
• Review tech specification/ drawing shared by Product development for a particular commodity
• Prepare RFQ document for floating to Vendors & ensure TRSO signoff from SQ.
• Analyse quotation received for RFQ.
• Prepare Cost Estimate for parts as per TML Standard Cost Estimation Process
• Propose a shortlist of most suitable vendors after negotiation
• Recommend SOB for vendors as per organizations long term sourcing strategy
• Obtain internal approval for vendor finalization through sourcing council and release PO
• Monitor and Review financial health, operations, IR health, etc. of the suppliers for long term sustainability
• Identify vendors which can be groomed as long term partners for TML
• Supplier negotiation – Assess the current situation (Business Environment- External) along with SQ and SCM and tactfully negotiate the terms and conditions with the suppliers
• EVI (Early Vendor Involvement) – develop vendors for critical long lead time items
• Evaluate vendors to track target cost, in case of cost escalation / quality issues initiate re-sourcing along with SQ and SC for identified commodity
• Process and Supply chain Optimization by localization of the component by resourcing or by introduction of alternate technologies with the help of vendors
• Collaborate with ERC on cost reduction initiatives through VAVE (Value addition – value-engineering initiatives), change in design or process improvement. Work along with vendors to get optimal advantage
• Compare current part with the Proposed change and review the commercial impact
• Release of RFQ for the shortlisted list of vendor
• Track market commodity prices for costing references
• Drive cost reduction through Commercial reduction, VAVE, Resourcing & SOB mix
• Ensure amendment of Purchase orders on the revised pricing
Education
BE/B Tech
Work Experience
3-9 years
Tata Motors Leadership Competencies
Customer Centricity - Anticipating, understanding and focusing efforts on meeting the customer (stakeholders) needs or expectations
Developing Self and Others - Recognizing continuous development is essential for success and taking steps to develop self and helping others to excel
Driving Execution - Translating strategy into action and execution
Leading by Example - Encouraging and following ethical standards
Leading Change - Recognizing the need for change, initiating and adapting to change
Motivating Self and Others - Inspiring teams and individuals
Functional Competencies
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Sr Manager – Purchase
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