Senior Engineer

Sona BLW Precision Forgings Limited
Job Description

Department- PURCHASE (MOTORS) - CM

Designation- Sr.Engineer

Qualification BE (Mech)

Preferred industry- Automotive Manufacturing Industry

Experience 4 -8 years

Location Chennai

Job Purpose:
Responsible and accountable for ensuring on time sourcing, commodity buyer, commodity leads, commercial finalization and Part development as per timelines in close co-ordination with cross functional team
Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities:

1. Supplier Identification for various commodities Castings, Forgings, Machining, Sheetmetal, Plastics
2. RFQ management
3. On time sourcing within targets
4. Material Cost Reduction through Negotiation, Alternate sourcing, VAVE and Localization
5. Lead Part development and Supplier development
6. Driving and ensuring Purchasing deliverables until PPAP and launch
7. Exploring new suppliers as per Commodity requirements
8. Managing Engineering changes as per the Program requirements
9. Vendor rationalization
10. Managing Raw material price movements
11. Capacity enhancement

Key Performance Indicators:

1. Cost reduction
2. On Time Sourcing and Development of parts

Person/Competency Specification
**Preferred Companies:**Continental, Delphi, Visteon, Bosch, Valeo, Denso, Mitsuba, Rane, Amalgamations, Varroc

Person/Competency Specification
Essential:Desirable:Knowledge:

1. Strong knowledge and exposure on costing of Mechanical components

(Casting, Machining, Injection moulding, Stamping, Forging, Sub assy, PCBA, Cable Assy)

1. ERP / SAP process

2. Regulatory requirements related to Purchase

3. Costing of various commodities

4. Product knowledge

5. Relevant Process knowledge

Personal SkillsAttributes:

1. Good oral and written communication skills
2. Strong interpersonal skills
3. Analytical and problem solving ability
4. Good Team player
5. Presentation Skills
6. Time Management
7. Relationship Building

Key Functional Competencies:

1. Materials Management/Supply chain
2. Negotiation skills
3. Commodity Supplier base
4. Commercial Acumen
5. Product Quality
6. Import procedure

Key Leadership Standards:

1. Focus on cost drivers
2. Ownership and Accountability
3. To get along with various departments
4. Business relationship with supplier