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Role and Responsibility:

1. Global New Product Development (NPD), Advanced Development (AD) and Product Purchasing.

1. Work under Global Direct Purchasing function to develop / source - BOM / RM parts, Lead Sourcing, Alternate Sourcing Vendor Development activities.
2. Lead development of New Products and Suppliers for the assigned categories / commodities and own the NPD process right from RFP / RFQ stage to Product Launch / SOP by following each GATE Review of Sourcing VAVE/APQP/PPAP processes.
3. Lead Global and / or Domestic Advanced Development (AD) and Continuous Development (CPD) Projects.

1. Costing Expertise.

1. Preparing and running ZBC, Should Cost model and understand key cost drivers for long-term, sustainable cost reduction.

1. Cost Management.

1. Costing Negotiations with the suppliers to finalize techno-commercial terms and conditions.
2. Identify cost savings opportunities/projects and implementation of cost reduction ideas.

1. Technical Process Expertise/ Process Improvement.

1. Develop required tooling capabilities with minimal supply and technical risks.
2. Develop and support the sourcing process by pro-actively identifying and assessing potential / series suppliers (Global / Domestic), participating in an internal and external technical review with suppliers and engineering teams.

1. Receiving the techno-commercial offer, preparation submission of Quote synthesis to the Price Panel / Stakeholders for Vendor Onboarding, Release of LOI / Nomination letter to Suppliers.
2. Preparation of Purchase Orders in SAP, POs amendments for legacy Parts Tooling cost estimation.

1. Sourcing and VD.

1. Own Qualification and Verifications testing at the supplier end and ensure part approvals through Quality teams.
2. Co-ordination with Suppliers for PPAP run planning submission of PPAP document availability of Parts as per the build plan.
3. Supplier capability capacity assessment with an ability to select the right supplier at the right cost quality.
4. Off-loading of machine, Capacity planning and tool duplication.
5. Raising of Price revision request as when required.
6. Support VAVE activities, VQMC / SQE for Concern resolution and apply various tools and techniques, such as FMEA, VAVE, Engineering document preparation, Process sheet, control plan, PPAP to optimize the product cost.
7. Participate in cross functional Risk Assessment meetings. Coordinate further for aligning on the designs and manufacturing feasibilities.
8. Teaming up with Engineering, SQE, Suppliers, and Customers to harmonize discrepancies in product specifications and evaluate cost reduction or quality improvement opportunities.
9. Monitor and evaluate the impact of costing and value engineering activities on product profitability and customer satisfaction.

1. Vendor Management.

1. Understand supplier s risks (Financial, technical, delivery etc.) and promptly work on mitigation plans to lower/eliminate the risks.
2. Conduct various supplier related audits on potential, new and current suppliers to meet company requirements by utilizing Supplier Capability Assessments, Manufacturing Capability Audits, Control Plan Audits, etc., and take necessary actions as required.

1. Relationship Management.

1. Act as Kohler s ambassador and ensure bridging the technical gaps between supplier and internal stakeholders.
2. Report the results and recommendations to the senior management and stakeholders.
3. Ensure On-time material deliveries by close coordination between Production Control, 3rd party Logistic team Customer.

1. Follow and Enforce company s Global Procurement Policy and procedures.

1. Understand and abide Kohler s Global Procurement Policy.
2. Enforce this across the business and stakeholders for Purchasing or related activities.

1. Standard Operating Process (SOP) Setup.

1. Constantly search and seek out improvement in Purchasing processes and practices that eliminates non-value-added activity and incorporates relevant best practices.

1. Work effectively with all the concerned and functions.

1. Develop, Maintain, and enhance relations with the stakeholders. Understand all stakeholder/internal customer requirements.
2. Forecast growth opportunities, prepare roadmaps, and build capabilities for future readiness.
3. Be actively involved in global Purchasing Support enhancement projects.

What we are looking for from your experience:

Experience requirement:

Must have s:

1. 5+ Yrs. of experience in Direct Purchasing, Sourcing, Parts / Products development (NPD), Vendor Development.
2. Strong experience in ZBC, Should Costing model.
3. Expertise in costing for Electronics, Electrical, Plastics commodities (Injection Molding, PCB, PCBA, Casting), Metal commodities and respective manufacturing processes.
4. Solid understanding of Company VAVE/APQP/PPAP requirements including Process Control Plan, SPC, GDT, DFMEA, PFMEA, etc.
5. Must be able to read and interpret drawings, manufacturing process, tooling manufacturing, Co-Sign time plan finalization reviews with supplier according to Project Timelines.
6. Hands on experience in Global Purchasing / Sourcing projects, Cost reduction parts standardization projects.
7. Good knowledge of Industries and Supplier bases - Domestic and Overseas suppliers.
8. Reporting and Analytics - Should have good experience in data analysis, report preparation and presentation to the senior leadership.

Skills Sets:

1. Very strong in English Communication.
2. Team Leader, Team Management, Familiar to Global CFT working culture.
3. Solid organizational and project management skills and demonstrated effectiveness to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
4. Strong in presentation skills, MS office and SAP MM Module.

Other requirements:

1. Travel (domestic / international, if required)

Educational Qualification requirement:

1. Bachelor s degree in engineering in any stream.

Organizational Relationships:

1. Reports to DM - Purchasing
2. Regular interactions with Global Purchasing Organization, Suppliers, and Stakeholders.

Other Details:

The associate should have the flexibility to work in shifts that may range from 6 am-3:30pm or 3pm to 11:30 pm OR in regular India working hours. (Subject to change)