Head - Sourcing - Price Panel - Automotive Seating Division

Job Summary:-

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement:

- Lead end-to-end sourcing for seating components including structure, foam, trim, mechanisms, and plastics.

- Develop and manage local and global supplier networks ensuring cost, quality, and delivery (QCD) targets.

- Implement cost-saving strategies, supplier consolidation, and localization initiatives.

Price Panel & Cost Negotiation:

- Create and maintain price panels for key commodities and components.

- Lead commercial negotiations and finalize pricing based on cost breakdowns, market trends, and benchmarks.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Quality, Program Management) to achieve target costs.

Supplier Relationship & Performance Management:

- Evaluate, develop, and monitor supplier performance through audits and QCD indicators.

- Drive strategic partnerships and long-term agreements with key suppliers.

New Program Development Support:

- Manage sourcing timelines and deliverables for new launches and engineering changes.

- Support APQP, sourcing gates, and SOP readiness for new products.

Commercial Governance:

- Ensure procurement documentation, contracts, cost sheets, and approvals are in place as per internal policies.

- Maintain accurate records for audits and commercial transparency.

Qualifications & Skills:

- Bachelors degree in engineering or related technical discipline (Mechanical/Automobile preferred). MBA in Supply Chain or Operations is a plus.

- Minimum 14 years of experience in strategic sourcing, preferably in the automotive seating industry.

- Proven expertise in cost negotiations, price panel management, and global sourcing.

- Sound knowledge of ADD regulations, customs duty structures, and import management.

- Strong analytical, negotiation, and vendor management skills.

- Familiar with SAP or other ERP systems, cost modeling, and should-cost analysis.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.