Assistant Manager - Sourcing and Vendor Development

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

1. Vendor Management

- Development and commercial know-how of Sheet Metal components.

- Technically sound in manufacturing processes of Sheet metal components.

- New projects Tooling/Capex estimation based on the part geometry.

- Capacity evaluation of suppliers

- Floating RFQ, technical synthesis closures, DVP closures with suppliers/R&D

- Should have good knowledge of vendor database

- Should have knowledge of Tooling and Welding fixture development.

- Should have knowledge of New Projects supply management.

2. New Part Development:

- Conduct DR (Design reviews) basis Engg. Drawings / blue prints

- Drive Quality planning for new parts delivery (APQP or Advance Quality planning) with Suppliers

- New Part development ensuring New Part's Quality meet the Design Specs & Standards

- Validation of Tools / Dies / Gauge / Welding Fixture designs / concept & Proving out from Development stage, Buyoffs & handover for productionisations

- Ensure timely Submission of PPAP from Supplier & Submit to Quality post Process reviews, Control plan adherence / Signoffs along with Packaging review

- Work Coordination with Quality, R & D, Supplier, Development teams for New Development Related activities i.e. Sample / APQP/ PPAP / Defect Free Supplies / Ontime Delivery

- Handover Part to SCM team for Regular production post PPAP & Ramp up.

3. Quality Improvement

- Quality assurance in new development of parts / FTR (First time right) Sample development from Day1. Process Discipline and sign offs for consistent Quality and Zero-Defect Supplies

- PPAP Initiate & Validate 4M conditions.

- Supplier Process reviews & Drive CAPA against Non-conformance. Using QC tools & Problem solving tools. Facilitate Root Cause Analysis and corrective action implementation against anomalies

-- Drive Improvement related activities, Kaizen, Cost cutting initiatives (VA/VE) Quality improvement projects Yellow / Green belts, QMS

Experience

4 ~ 6  years industry experience (B.tech)

Industry Preferred

Qualifications

B Tech/BE - Mechanical/Automobile / Production Engg.

General Requirements

Collaborative within Team & Across function, Agility in Work Processing & Decision making, Taking Bold Initiative & Action, Self Driven, Hardworking, Knowledge of Parts, Process and Systems. Effective Communication & Presentation Skills.

Soft skills with Leadership ability, Decision Ability.

1. Should have good relationship management with suppliers
2. Must have good Communication skills and Project co-ordination skills
3. Should be an excellent team player
4. Should have good interpersonal skills
5. For customer-facing roles, having a customer-centric approach and understanding customer needs and expectations.
6. Upholding high ethical standards and integrity in all aspects of work and decision-making.
7. The capability to identify challenges, think critically, and devise solutions to overcome obstacles.
8. The ability to adapt to changes, handle unexpected situations, and work in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Handson Experience of :

1. Development of Various Sheet Metal fabrication, Rubber, Plastic & H/W  parts i.e. Skin Parts, Welded Parts, Structural Parts
2. PPAP Initiation, Review, Submission & Approval
3. Hand on experience in Sheet Metal Processes i.e. All type welding, Punching, Bending, Draw, Forming
4. Familiar with Tool / Jig / Fixture / Dies Evaluation process
5. Knowledge of PPAP, SPC, FMEA, APQP, MSA etc.
6. Experience in Inspection with complete GD & T know how, Testing & Problem solving through standard approach, QC Story, DOE etc. ; Conversant with SAP;
7. Auditing skills, Manufacturing processes and systems audit
8. Problem Solving skills with Presentation skills. ERP / SAP knowledge

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