Vendor Development

Position: Vendor Development/Procurement
Experience: 5-15 Years
Educational Qualification: B.Tech (Mech)
Key Responsibilities:

1. Supplier Development & Knowledge in Mfg, Should be expert in
   developing components in Machine tools/Auto / Fabrication areas.
2. Should have good knowledge on Casting, Forging Components,
   fabricated parts, machined components, sheet metal parts, fasteners,
   bearings, valves, hydraulics, and pneumatic items.
3. Experience in manufacturing/automotive industry, quality evaluation of suppliers, quality development of supply chain management, working in SAP information system is an advantage.
4. Develop new vendors and qualify alternate sources for critical
   components.
5. Coordinate with design, production, quality, stores, and planning teams to meet manufacturing schedules.
6. Monitor supplier performance on quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
7. Ensure procurement complies with company policies and quality
   standards.
8. Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and contracts
   with vendors.
9. Prepare comparative statements and recommend suppliers based on
   cost, quality, and delivery.
10. Issue Purchase Orders (POs) and ensure timely material availability.
11. Resolve supply issues and expedite delayed deliveries.

Preferred Knowledge:

1. Manufacturing processes such as machining, fabrication, casting,
   forging, sheet metal, heat treatment, and surface coating.
2. Technical drawing interpretation and Bill of Materials (BOM).
3. Knowledge of Incoterms, GST, and commercial procurement practices.
4. Exposure to ISO quality systems and supplier audits.

Required Skills:

1. Mechanical component knowledge
2. Vendor development, Procurement and Supplier management
3. Cost analysis and price negotiation
4. Purchase Order management
5. RFQ/RFP preparation
6. Inventory and supply chain coordination
7. SAP procurement module experience