Supplier Audits & Upgradation: - · Conduct detailed audits at suppliers to evaluate operational robustness, quality systems, and compliance with Maruti Suzuki standards. · Identify improvement areas and drive upgradation activities to enhance Tier-2 supplier capabilities. · Develop and maintain audit frameworks, scoring models, and follow-up mechanisms for supplier assessments. Tier-1 & Tier-2 Supplier Management: - · Support development and performance monitoring of suppliers. Understanding the system & process of the supplier and work with them in various improvement activities · Facilitate collaboration between Tier-1 and Tier-2 suppliers to ensure readiness for the audit and sustenance after the audit. · Monitor supplier health and initiate corrective actions as needed. Safety & Compliance · Ensure adherence to Human and Machine safety protocols during supplier audits and visits. · Promote safety awareness and compliance across supplier operations Derisking Strategy & Execution: - · Identify potential risks across supplier’s, including capacity, quality, and financial risks. · Develop and implement Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and mitigation strategies to ensure uninterrupted operations. · Sound knowledge of the concepts related to System & process · Good understanding and development know-how of various manufacturing process. · Knowledge of Manufacturing process, plant functioning & logistics · Data driven approach- analyze and propose strategies. · Strategic thinker to analyze and propose short-term and long-term solutions · Strong execution orientation and problem-solving approach · Proficiency in using MS Office [MS Excel, Word, PPT, Power BI) · Team player · Good interpersonal skills · Sound presentation skills · Good Analytical skills B. E/ B. Tech (Mechanical, Automotive, or related field) 2 TO 6Yrs Experience