Sourcing Specialist

Role & responsibilities

• Primary function of Project Leader in support to Global Sourcing Teams
• Mange projects related to BCC Sourcing globally
• Work primarily with the Purchasing, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, Engineering teams to develop and execute the purchase of parts globally (likely from Low/Best Cost Country sourcing)
• Work towards defining the scope of the project and deliverables
• Identify the key approvers and ensure that the entire project is driven through the GATE process to minimize the risk
• Manage supplier activities, adhering to re-sourcing budget & timelines
• Educate and direct the suppliers based on project management methodologies & cross-functional teams that play a vital role in the product development lifecycle, on K&B processes, systems and tools and drive a culture of continuous improvement and lean methodologies.
• Manage risk related to Cost, Quality, Delivery
• Define the RASIC clearly
• Ensure clear planning and schedule adherence
• Ensure that the weekly plan updates are published, and risks are highlighted and brought to the attention of stakeholders for removing any potential roadblocks
• Ensure that Monthly reports are submitted as per the Quality set standards for review and audits
• Conflict Management expertise
• Drive the discussions to ensure that the best cost optimization ideas are evaluated
• Play the key role of representing the Leadership team to the core team members and vice versa
• Be accountable to execute the entire project that is assigned in a disciplined way
• Focus on proactively enhancing the overall results that would sustain long term

Preferred candidate profile

• Project management experience in Product based company
• Hands on experience in Purchasing / Sourcing / Procurement department
• Minimum 7+ years of experience (of which minimum 3+ years in Project Management, 4+ years in Core Sourcing)
• Bachelors or Masters (advanced degree) in Engineering
• Sound Business Acumen to connect with Suppliers, Dealers, Customers & preferred partners