DIMENSION / SCOPE OF THE JOB: The Purchasing Manager will lead and control all the purchasing activities for the specific Plants. This includes the direct material (Raw material & Components), Indirect material, Services, Job Works, Capex Purchases, complete P2P process, all compliance, Audit, GPP, ensure best practice implementation & adherence. <table style="width:477.0pt" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:477.0pt" valign="top"> ROLE & RESPONSIBILITY OF THE POSTION </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:477.0pt" valign="top"> Provide leadership and utilize expertise to shape processes and supply directions / strategies throughout the organization. </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:477.0pt" valign="top"> As the Subject Matter Expert (SME), direct material- raw material-LME based material like copper, various steel components, sub-contracting, vendor management. Also responsible for executing all Indirect buying & services as per business / Plant requirements from all concern user department. </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:477.0pt" valign="top"> Effectively manage the day-to-day procurement activities of the plant ensuring smooth running of the plant, saving and improvement projects. Service, spare, P2P coordination. </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:477.0pt" valign="top"> Oversee the direct & Indirect spend and manage opportunities within the plant managed spend areas from opportunity detection through project development to implementation. </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:477.0pt" valign="top"> Actively participate and take the lead in further improvements of purchasing tools, processes (GPP and local) and guidelines from an Indirect Purchasing perspective. </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:477.0pt" valign="top"> Actively work with the team and other stakeholders and buyers on improving the supply base, spend management, Single source risk mitigation and payment terms. </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:477.0pt" valign="top"> Improve suppliers on quality and delivery. </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:477.0pt" valign="top"> Leadership, expertise and direction to buyers in negotiation strategy and during negotiations. </td> </tr> <tr style="height:16.6pt"> <td style="width:477.0pt" valign="top"> Effectively manage the overseas supplier base and lead the localization activities </td> </tr> <tr style="height:16.6pt"> <td style="width:477.0pt" valign="top"> Work closely with overseas counterparts and implement global guidelines, targets and projects. Effectively communicates the developments and opportunities with the team </td> </tr> <tr style="height:16.6pt"> <td style="width:477.0pt" valign="top"> Give training and coaching to buyers where required. </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:477.0pt" valign="top"> Monitor and execute purchasing business plan for this plant. </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:477.0pt" valign="top"> Ensure purchasing Audit compliance (Quality system, processes and Purchasing Process Controls) </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:477.0pt" valign="top"> Execute supplier contracts at plant levels & corporate approvals coordination. </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="width:636.0px" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr style="height:14.9pt"> <td style="width:477.0pt" colspan="3" valign="top"> SKILLS PROFILE ( add rows, if you so need) </td> </tr> <tr style="height:14.9pt"> <td style="width:73.8pt" rowspan="4"> Technical </td> <td style="width:0.35in"> 1 </td> <td style="width:5.25in" valign="top"> Experience in leading the plant purchasing function independently including direct material, indirect material, Capex and Services. </td> </tr> <tr style="height:15.9pt"> <td style="width:0.35in"> 2 </td> <td style="width:5.25in" valign="top"> High level supplier negotiations and materials management. Specialty in handling raw materials like Stainless Steels, Iron and Steel & Pressed components. </td> </tr> <tr style="height:15.9pt"> <td style="width:0.35in"> 3 </td> <td style="width:5.25in" valign="top"> SAP Functional Knowledge and Project Management. </td> </tr> <tr style="height:15.9pt"> <td style="width:0.35in"> 4 </td> <td style="width:5.25in" valign="top"> Exposure to deal with overseas supply base. </td> </tr> <tr style="height:5.0pt"> <td style="width:73.8pt" rowspan="2"> People </td> <td style="width:0.35in" valign="top"> 1 </td> <td style="width:5.25in" valign="top"> Team management </td> </tr> <tr style="height:5.0pt"> <td style="width:0.35in" valign="top"> 2 </td> <td style="width:5.25in" valign="top"> Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="width:477.0pt" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:477.0pt" colspan="4" valign="top"> QUALIFICATION </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:233.5pt" colspan="2" valign="top"> ESSENTIAL </td> <td style="width:243.5pt" colspan="2" valign="top"> PRFERRED </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:22.3pt" valign="top"> 1 </td> <td style="width:211.2pt" valign="top"> Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Materials Management or Diploma in Engg </td> <td style="width:19.15pt" valign="top"> 1 </td> <td style="width:224.35pt" valign="top"> MBA is preferred. </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:22.3pt" valign="top"> 2 </td> <td style="width:211.2pt" valign="top"> Minimum 3 years’ experience in strategic direct purchasing and indirect purchasing, imports of materials. </td> <td style="width:19.15pt" valign="top"> 2 </td> <td style="width:224.35pt" valign="top"> Demonstrated background and proven experience with high level supplier negotiations and materials management. </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:22.3pt" valign="top"> 2 </td> <td style="width:211.2pt" valign="top"> Minimum 12 years’ experience in Purchasing or Materials Management with a preference for high-volume manufacturing industries. </td> <td style="width:19.15pt" valign="top"> 2 </td> <td style="width:224.35pt" valign="top"> Automotive manufacturing Industry </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

Manager Purchase (Bhiwadi, IN) @ Tenneco Automotive

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