Vender Development Manager - Purchase
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**Education:** BE/Diploma in Mechanical/ Production/ Industrial/ Electrical Engineering etc.
**EXPERIENCE:** 8 to 16 years in supply chain, vendor development (e.g., automotive, capital goods, industrial components). Desired experience in development of Casting/Forging/ Fabrication parts/ Electrical/ Automation/ Proprietary items, machining items etc.
**Technical Skills:** Proficiency in reading engineering drawings, GD\&T, and core quality tools (8D, 5\-Why, Six Sigma). Good at spoken English.
**Software:** Hands\-on experience with AutoCAD, ERP systems (MS Dynamics preferred) and strong techno\-commercial evaluation skills.
**Preferred Industry Experience:** Experience in Concrete/ Earthmoving/ Capital Goods / Automotive industry is preferable.
**Core Role \& Objectives:**
* Identify and onboard new strategic suppliers to optimize the approved vendor list and reduce single\-source dependencies. * Verify effectiveness of desired process at source. Track supplier KPIs (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Development) and implement corrective actions (CAPA) for defects. * Lead VA/VE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) initiatives, conduct should\-cost analysis and negotiate pricing to achieve annual cost\-saving targets. Complete knowledge of various manufacturing processes, zero based costing, warranty management etc. * Ensure suppliers strictly adhere to engineering drawings, GD\&T specifications, and recommended manufacturing standards. * Ensure development of tooling/ fixtures/ gauges etc. to maintain the consistency in quality of products. * Initiate, coordinate and complete the desired product certifications from certifying agency. * Initiate the new product development and complete within the stipulated time.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Vendor Capacity/ Capability audit. Conduct process capability studies, evaluate manufacturing environments, and perform quality audits (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949\). * Work closely with the Manufacturing Engg/ R\&D/Design team on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) inputs, tooling development, and weight verification. * Monitor vendor capacity constraints, forecast raw material availability, and mitigate supply chain risks. * Align sourcing with production schedules, manage engineering change notifications (ECN) at the vendor end, and resolve quality\-related roadblocks.
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