Sr Manager – Purchase

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 Tags

• Experience: 3+ years
• Seniority: Mid Level
• Education: Bachelor's degree required
• Languages: English