Buyer - TRIMS (VAP & Accessories)

Mahindra

2 - 5 years

Mumbai

Posted: 19/06/2025

Job Description

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Primary Purpose: -

Commercial settlement of Project parts: Interior softrims, , NVH, Carpets, Special process- Roto, FRP, VF etc along with investments- Tooling, SPM & Fixtures, ED&D Cost, DVP etc
Work on sourcing strategies to de-risk AFS Businesses on Cost, Supply & Technology disruption
Propose Strategic Supplier Basket and recommend Master Supplier Panels for AFS projects
Implement strategies with Business Vision & Promise by creating agile & flexible supply chain

Objectives: -

Cost Management
Capacity Planning
Support new product development.
Technology facilitation
Supplier Risk Management
Leverage sourcing synergies
Optimize supplier base,

Key Result Areas: -

Supplier management of Interior Plastic parts family for Auto businesses
Work to meet Org. Cost saving targets through various levers.
Facilitate Cost competitive Process /Product technology/ alternate source
Containment of Raw Material increases.
Vendor on Board for new project meeting Business needs of Time / Cost & Capex
Capacity planning at supplier’s end to meet AFS Budget plan

Identify & implement new Process Technology across Sectors
Increase Common source across sectors
Work on Process Improvement & DWM
Implementation of Sustainability initiatives.
Value Engineering initiatives to save cost

Scope & Dimension of Job:-

Improve internal customer and supplier experience
Differential sourcing strategy of part Family
Anticipate & evaluate industry trend & recommend appropriate Sourcing Strategies
Develop/ Align Sourcing Strategies to meet Manufacturing strategy of the Business,
Use unconventional levers like spend analytics, digitization etc. Total Cost of Acquisition & improve efficiency of Business.

Budgeting & Forecasting for commodity
Interact with other Stake holders in the business-like Business Partnering, PD, SCM, CDMM to achieve Business goal.
Planning, Organizing, Review & Control

Meet Compliance requirements as per department policy

Preferred Industries

Automobile

Farm Sector

Education Qualification

Engineering Graduate (Plastics/ Mechanical/ Production) + MBA (preferred)

General Experience

Min 5 ~ 7 Years: Worked in Automotive ICE & EV Vehicle program sourcing of Plastics, Interior trim Trim parts.
“Hands on” on Commercial settlement of automotive components, Awareness of various Processes & technologies, Cost estimation for Inj. Molding, Plastic Parts, Softrims, Plastic RM price dynamics, Inj. Molding, Blow Moulding & Thermoforming tools, Fixtures & Testing. Industry Networking with suppliers & Toolmakers

Critical Experience

System Generated Core Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Influencing Skills

Project Planning & Execution

Risk Analysis

Supplier Selection

Pricing

Price Optimization

Supplier Risk Management

Sourcing

Strategic Sourcing

Benchmarking

System Generated Secondary Skills

Negotiation

Project Management

Supplier Management

About Company

Mahindra is a leading Indian multinational conglomerate with diverse operations across industries such as automotive, aerospace, agribusiness, IT, and finance. Best known for its automobiles, especially SUVs and tractors, the company is recognized for innovation, sustainability, and its strong presence in both domestic and global markets.