Buyer

Skan HR is India's leading Aerospace and Defence search firm. For our OEM client, we invite applications from professionals who meet the criteria given below. This is a full time work from office position with no options for hybrid or remote work.

Missions

Primary responsibilities are:

Supports/contributes to the procurement strategy setting and implementation

Develop country knowledge, Identification/recommendation of new supplier and

evaluate suppliers as per process

Support commodity leaders for RFPs, RFQs and contract negotiations with Indian

suppliers according to processes

Manage contract execution as per agreement with Indian supplier

Support commodities and other departments in suppler relationship management and

Identified action implementation.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

Sourcing & purchasing activities:

Conducts sourcing activities as per commodity leader request

Drives suppliers assessment and support approval process in coordination with

commodity leader

Support commodity leader in RFI / RFP / RFQ process with suppliers

Support commodity leader in his contract and commercial negotiations with suppliers

(NDA, purchase agreements or purchasing data)

Ensure that suppliers meet their contractual obligations

Reduce the costs of purchased materials, propose alternate methods of cost savings

including new sources, contract negotiation, integrated suppliers, etc.

Contract management:

Manages contractual relationship with Indian supplier all contract long. Support

contracts amendments negotiations if required.

For non-recurrent activities (such as feasibility studies, product development / test /

validation /approval, services ) : checks that all contractual milestones (required

from / by the supplier) are fulfilled on time and with the required technical / quality

level.

Commercial relationship:

Manages the day to day commercial relationships with the supplier (positions on

commercial claims or quotes from supplier, preparation of meetings)

Maintains knowledge base of pricing and quotations

Maintains up-to-date organizational charts and financial status of its supplier

Communicates regularly with the supplier to be aware of, and anticipates changes in

the supplier organization/methods/industrial strategies that may have an impact on

business and generate risks

Reporting:

In charge of in-house relationship with other department in order to facilitate

communication and ensure One Voice to the supplier

To organize efficient reporting to commodity leaders

To ensure cost saving/performance reporting to commodity leaders in charge

Qualifications and experience

Bachelors degree in engineering preferably with MBA.

Minimum of 10 years of vendor/supplier management experience, with at least 3-5

years in relevant Supply Chain roles, preferably within the Aerospace Industry.

Through knowledge of methods, practices and techniques of contract negotiations.

Through knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures, preferably with the

general business aviation industry or aerospace industry.

Through experience in international context and global sourcing.

Global-minded, assertive, results-oriented and at the same time team-oriented leader

with strong negotiation skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Solid organizational, time-management and planning skills

Demonstrated analytical and project management skills

Goods Excel and Data base management skills

Additional competences

Proven leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and guide a diverse team

towards common goals

Autonomy, self-motivation, and strong leadership to drive programs effectively

Global-minded, assertive, and results-oriented leader with strong negotiation skills

Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify areas for improvement and

implement effective solutions. Demonstrated analytical and project management skills

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey

complex concepts to diverse stakeholders

Results-oriented mindset, with a track record of driving positive change within a supply

chain environment

Demonstrated expertise in production and manufacturing principles and processes

Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing relationships

with key stakeholders

Experience in Lean/Six Sigma principles