Buyer - Plastic, Rubber & Interior Parts

Timely Sourcing and Development of Plastic Parts, Lamps and Rubber Parts.

Negotiation with suppliers and cost settlement for various parts at the Competitive Prices.

Timely Procurement of parts for smooth line running

Understand cost reduction concepts like Yield, VAVE etc. to assist in cost reduction.

Project schedule monitoring, MIS reporting activities, budget making, vendor capacity assessment and planning etc.

Technical/ Functional:

Well versed with logistics, planning & production techniques and terms (E.g. Milk Run, Cross Docking etc.)

Should have understanding of Zero Based Costing.

Understanding of component development procedure

Basic understanding of plastics technologies & handled similar components in the past in supply chain role in automotive industry

Have worked in ERP system and understands its usage in scheduling, price monitoring etc.

Handled suppliers and knows the basics of commercial agreements etc.

Good knowledge of Excel, MS word etc.

Ability to effectively communicate specific requirements with suppliers and monitor the overall development process.

Should have good negotiating skills, ability to analyze commercial information and propose strategies

Ability to evaluate alternatives with Cost-benefit analysis

Strategic Thinking

360 degree approach to business situations

Strong execution orientation and problem solving approach