Roles & Responsibilities:

To lead and drive end-to-end Sourcing and Supply Chain Strategy by steering program management, make-vs-buy analysis, global and local procurement, cost optimization, and supply chain excellence. This role is critical to enabling sustainable business growth, efficient new product development, and world-class supply operations across Automotive.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leadership

- Develop and implement robust sourcing strategies across local and global suppliers for critical and high-value components.

- Lead cost benchmarking, supplier development, RFQ management, and commercial negotiations.

- Align sourcing strategy with long-term product roadmap and organizational objectives.

2. Supply Chain Strategy & Optimization

- Drive efficiency in end-to-end supply chain processes, from vendor onboarding to final delivery.

- Champion initiatives on inventory optimization, logistics planning, and lead time reduction.

- Ensure agility and resilience in the supply chain to mitigate risks and manage disruptions.

3. Make vs. Buy Analysis & Feasibility Studies

- Conduct strategic evaluations of manufacturing vs. outsourcing decisions based on cost, capability, capacity, and time-to-market.

- Support backward integration and localization plans for critical systems (e.g., engine, transmission, hydraulics).

4. Product Costing & Cost Engineering

- Drive product costing efforts in collaboration with engineering, R&D, and finance teams.

- Execute target costing, should-cost analysis, and cost reduction initiatives throughout the product lifecycle.

5. Program & Project Management

- Lead and coordinate cross-functional sourcing programs and engineering-led supply initiatives.

- Oversee sourcing and SCM contributions to greenfield and brownfield projects, including ramp-up and industrialization plans.

6. Product Development & Engineering Collaboration

- Work closely with design and engineering teams to source new components, materials, and technologies at optimal cost and quality.

- Drive early supplier involvement (ESI) to ensure manufacturability, cost efficiency, and supplier readiness during new product development.

7. Global Procurement & Localization

- Source components and systems from international vendors while strategically localizing supply chains for cost and compliance benefits.

- Build and manage a global supplier network ensuring quality, reliability, and competitive pricing.

Desired Candidate Profile:

- A seasoned professional with extensive experience in sourcing, procurement, and supply chain leadership roles within automotive, construction equipment, or industrial engineering sectors.

- Proven track record of leading greenfield projects, localization initiatives, and global procurement strategies.

- Strong understanding of engineering, product development, and cost optimization techniques.

- Adept at commercial negotiations, supplier management, and cross-functional program execution.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills with a strategic mindset and hands-on approach.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

- Cost savings from sourcing, negotiation, and make-vs-buy initiatives

- Localization rate of critical components