Vendor Development Executive - Mechanical Engineering

Job Description

Unique Job Role Vendor Development Function Quality Reporting to Senior Manager

Job Details

IRSG team involves in setting up retail store projects across India. The display furniture is an important element in the

retail store set up in displaying the merchandize (products). The job involves developing the new and existing vendor base

to produce the furniture as per design & detailing by maintaining the quality that is required to create the best retail

stores across all brands of Titan. Conducting regular audits and engagements with vendors to ensure the delivery

standards to meet Titans requirements.

This job involves travel, working with vendor partners, exposure work in challenging situations and carrying all types of

people in achieving a common goal of delivering an enhanced customer experience meeting Brand STDs across all Titan

retail stores.

External Interfaces Internal Interfaces

- Vendors

- Franchisee partners

- Suppliers & OEMs - Quality team - Design team - Project team - Regional Sales team

Job Requirements

Education B.E/B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

Relevant Experience 1-2 years

Behavioural Skills Good communication skills, time management, interpersonal skills, negotiation and relationship-building

Knowledge Exposure in software like Solid works, CATIAV5 and similar software.

Process Contributions

Vendor Adequacy Mapping & Resource Identification Process Outcome Performance Measure

1. Map, identify and enlist new vendor resources across various regions

to ensure the adequacy and sustainability of vendor networks.

2. Maintain an optimal number of active and pipeline vendors, including

General Contractors (GC), Furniture suppliers, and other key suppliers,

to support Titans ambitious growth plans.

• Active list of vendors to ensure supply of fixtures • Availability of vendors for implementation of a project.

Vendor Tracking, Monitoring, & Development

1. Track, monitor, and assess the performance of existing active

vendors.

2. Develop and implement training programs aimed at retaining and

enhancing the capabilities of current vendors.

3. Establish and nurture "A-class" vendors in both GC and Furniture

categories across all regions. • Better output • Standard delivery of quality across stores

Vendor Engagement & Evaluation

1. Engage in extensive traveling to visit vendors at their factories and

project sites, assessing and elevating their processes, people, place,

product quality, and delivery standards to meet Titans requirements.

2. Release quarterly Vendor Performance Rating (VPR) scorecards and

work collaboratively with vendors to improve performance through

tailored training modules and continuous support • Rating based on performance • Standard delivery of quality across stores

Vendor Relationship Management

1. Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, ensuring

alignment with Titan's quality standards and long-term business

objectives.

2. Act as a liaison between vendors and internal teams to address any

issues, provide feedback, and ensure smooth operations. • Engagement • Timely delivery of projects