Buyer

• Own assigned commodities end-to-end, including contract management, capacity uplift, sourcing strategy, supplier negotiations, cost reduction, and supply-base development
• Negotiate supplier contracts for design changes, capacity increases, and material movement
• Develop and execute sourcing and negotiation strategies to meet programme cost and tooling targets
• Deliver year-on-year and multi-year cost reduction initiatives through data-driven analysis
• Identify cost drivers and optimise total cost of ownership
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop a sustainable and competitive supplier base
• Identify high-risk suppliers and implement mitigation plans
• Drive localisation and cost-saving opportunities aligned with regional market requirements
• Represent the region in global commodity discussions and negotiations
• Align regional commodity strategies with global business plans
• Support new programme launches and ongoing production requirements
• Champion lean manufacturing and value engineering initiatives with suppliers
• Lead structured supplier meetings and negotiations
• Mentor and collaborate with team members to build capability and knowledge sharing

Commodity Buyer managing automotive sourcing, suppliers, contracts, and cost optimisation for Ford in Chennai

Commodity Buyer – Automotive

Commodity Buyer managing automotive sourcing, supplier contracts, negotiations, and cost reduction for Ford in Chennai.
Supporting global purchasing strategies, supplier development, programme launches, and supply continuity.

• Ensuring release of PO's to respective suppliers against PR's per LT guidelines
• Followup and get the OA's
• Align the supplier promise dates between Planning and suppliers
• Update Oracle system on supplier promise dates against respective lines
• Follow up on orders placed to ensure on time delivery on both external suppliers and intercompany orders.
• Ensure On Time Delivery per KPI targets
• Coordination with logistics for pick up of ready parts
• Ensure smooth inwarding of goods
• Resolve and Invoice related issues
• Monitor and Improve supplier's performance
• Proactively identify and resolve any issues until parts are moved into stock
• Review of stock levels to ensure optimal inventory is held on site.
• And any other duties as assigned

Procurement Specialist ensuring effective sourcing and supplier management

Staff Buyer

Procurement Specialist at Flowserve managing purchasing strategies for sourced components. Collaborating with supply team to improve delivery and align purchasing with business strategy.

• Balancing spare parts demands and availability through accurate and timely ordering
• Constant information exchange between all internal and external parties involved as well as proactively initiating mitigation actions in case of potential supply shortages
• Optimisation of central and local stocks by incorporating and continuously improving the overall material availability
• Comprehensive supplier management through monitoring and optimisation of reliability, quality and costs for materials and logistics
• Acting as a focal point for the spare parts supply of the category of Minor Components assigned
• Participating in tenders for the supply of spare parts in close cooperation with the strategic procurement department
• Independent complaints handling and invoice review

Tactical Buyer managing spare parts supply and procurement for wind energy company

Tactical Buyer

Tactical Buyer managing spare parts supply and procurement for global wind energy leader. Balancing demands and availability while optimizing material stock levels across international locations.

• Execute Purchase Orders (POs) and Tool Orders (TOs) in line with demand, engineering changes, and capacity requirements.
• Validate supplier quotations and negotiate optimal pricing for design changes and capacity increases.
• Ensure uninterrupted supply to Ford plants and proactively mitigate supply risks.
• Adhere to defined turnaround times (TAT) for purchasing activities.
• Identify and deliver cost‑saving opportunities to support Target/Total Value Management (TVM) objectives.
• Ensure 100% compliance with Ford purchasing policies, procedures, and audit requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with regional suppliers, cross‑functional teams, and JV partners.
• Support strategy development for assigned commodities and suppliers.

Buyer managing purchasing activities for Ford North America operations

Buyer responsible for end‑to‑end purchasing activities for Ford North America operations. Handling supplier negotiations, order execution, and ensuring compliance with purchasing policies.

• Provides supply network solutions expertise using Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) to deliver maximum value
• Developing, managing and executing the category strategy managing policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special procurement programs
• Recognizing the potential for cost decreases, inventory reductions and quality improvement, as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment
• Acting as the liaison between the organization and the supplier to communicate information explicitly, while considering production demands and suppliers' conditions
• Documenting the suppliers' performance on time sensitivness and production; maintains a strong relationship with suppliers

Category Buyer I providing supply network solutions expertise in procurement

Category Buyer I

Category Buyer I providing supply network solutions expertise in procurement for Caterpillar. Developing and executing category strategy and managing supplier relationships.

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