• Other Responsibilities
• Communicate GEA requirements and expectations from suppliers clearly and effectively wrt QCD and Sustainability and Innovation.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams.
• Build and maintain good relationships with suppliers.
• Follow-up with suppliers for meeting delivery commitments.
• Managing effectively new product introductions and product revisions at suppliers.

Procurement :

• Investigate and select potential suppliers for approval. This involves continuous scanning of the Supplier market in India and abroad.

• Pricing, negotiations and contracting processes with suppliers under guidance of Purchasing Manager.
• Supplier development through APQP and PPAP methodology
• Work in close co-ordination with quality department for understanding quality issues at supplier end and actively support suppliers for developing desired quality levels, keeping in view project target lead times.
• Manage new product introductions and product revisions at suppliers.
• Support in ensuring suppliers meeting their vendor managed inventory targets and delivering the confirmed orders in time and according to specs.
• Support the operational supply chain in India up to FOB Mumbai in close cooperation with the Logistics department at GEA various locations.
• Maintain good relationships with suppliers and GEA team.
• Liaise with all concerned GEA entities with regard to sharing information related to parts under series supply or development.
• Regular reporting on vendor performance, price variance, stock level, overdue orders, etc.
• Interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies governing the purchase and contracting of products for the Company. Closely follow internal procedures
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work with all stake holders cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Ensure NDA and CoCSS sign off from all new suppliers before start of formal RFQ.
• Release of supplier selection audit reports as per format.
• Release of development PO’s and Contracts on suppliers
• Regular formal reporting on Supplier Delivery performance to all concerned GEA team members.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers, internal teams, and management regarding supplier’s on-going issues (if any) wrt Quality / Cost / Delivery / Sustainability.
• Follow internal operational procedures and maintain relevant fields and parameters in the ERP system.

Supplier Audits:

• Conduct on-site audits of supplier facilities to assess their overall capabilities.
• Evaluate supplier wrt ISO9001 clauses and identify potential risks.
• Work with suppliers to implement corrective action plans and improve their overall Delivery and Quality performance.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for improvement in supplier processes and quality systems.
• Work with suppliers to implement process improvements and enhance product quality.
• Promote the use of quality tools and methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma

Qualifications, competencies & skills

• Diploma / BE in Mechanical or Production Engineering

Work experience:

• 10 to 12 years of experience in Procurement including supplier development.

Professional competencies:

• Should have hands on experience in Supplier development activities, in similar industries.
• Should have good knowledge of supplier base in India.
• Knowledge on zero base costing is required.
• Experience in dealing with international corporations.
• Good communications skills and intra-personal skills.
• Exposure to Quality Management System.
• Should possess high level perseverance, negotiation skills and structured way of working.
• Should be energetic and have positive attitude.

Additional skills (Beneficial):

• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt in procurement related projects.
• Knowledge about Sustainable procurement.

Personal competencies:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel to supplier locations as needed
• Good stretch ability to work under pressure and under adverse situation

Languages:

• English : Good proficiency required in Written and Verbal

• Hindi