Program Buyer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  Tenneco may make reasonable accommodations to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.

·        Coordinates suppliers on new parts development for Proto and Series development for product launches.

• ·        Provides active representation on the project teams- PM/Engg & supplier follow-ups until SOP +90 days to ensure Quality, Delivery, Cost support to program SOP launch.
• ·        Having Good know how on technical processes and their cost evaluation for best cost negotiations with suppliers to meet program target.
• ·        Negotiates technical and / or supply agreements with suppliers involved in "early supplier involvement" to ensure Tenneco design and developed technology is protected.
• ·        Utilizes supplier selection in alignment with purchasing strategies and new product performance requirements.
• ·        Drives value analysis / value engineering activity during launch phase.
• ·        Supports improvement of supplier launch procedures to minimize inventory obsolescence and supports lean manufacturing needs in alignment with operational expectations.
• ·        Other duties as assigned.                  

Education / Experience / Skills:

• ·        Bachelors Degree; preferably in Engineering arena.                   
• ·        Minimum 6+year of related work experience.
• ·        Prior program purchasing experience in relevant Shock absorber relevant company.

Skills:

• ·        Must possess strong (1) analytical ability (2) organizational skills (3) organizational skills (4) ability to work with multiple cross functional areas (4) communication skills.
• ·        Strong leadership skills and team player with demonstrated ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams.
• ·        Excellent communication skills, verbal and written across various levels.
• ·        Demonstrated computer skills (Microsoft Project, Excel, etc.) and knowledgeable of ERP systems (SAP desired).
• ·        Functional understanding of Six Sigma, Lean, Continuous Improvement, BOMs, ERP, TS16949.
• ·        Ability to interpret and communicate engineering drawings and specifications.
• ·        Previous 2-wheeler shock absorbers experience desired.
• ·        Motivated, self-starter who is familiar with a range of materials and manufacturing processes, e.g. steel, stamping, casting, forging/machining, rubber and plastic.
• ·        Demonstrated ability and skills to support new product launch process (i.e. APQP, PPAP documentation, project planning).

Travel:  Ability to travel within India & internationally, as required.

Experience Level

Mid Level