Professional Experience: 8-10yrs relevant professional experience in Auto OEMs or reputed Tier1s, prefereably in Nylon (PA) Lines (Connection Technology - Fuel, Brake & Air) commodity Soft Skills • Good communication, presentation & analytical skills • Collaborate & work with CFT – relationship management • Computer ERP and MS office proficiency Key skill Set required. - Sourcing; Price negotiation for Plastic Commodity - Knowledge of Global sourcing & VAVE - CAPAX & OPEX budgeting - APQP & PPAP • Lead the Buying profile for Interior / Exterior Commodity ( Nylon (PA) Lines (Connection Technology - Fuel, Brake & Air) • Sound knowledge in the costing, negotiation and supplier management • Knowledge of supplier selection, Negotiation & Awarding - Identification and selection of capable & competent suppliers inline with global commodity/procurement strategy • Commodity expert in Plastics Raw Material (Forecast, plan and settlement) • Develop commodity strategy and execute the same • Contract management reviewing and interpreting legal contracts, identifying supplier concerns, and proposing mutually beneficial alternatives. • Possesses the ability to foresee potential risks and establish corresponding mitigation plans in advance • Achieve on respective area commercial efficiency target in turn to reach Trucks India ANP target • Raw material management for all the responsible suppliers and commodity lead role for Plastics Commodity to be ensured • Lead the New Part Development of Nylon (PA) Lines (Connection Technology - Fuel, Brake & Air) Commodity (APQP) • Sound knowledge of APQP, PPAP, & other quality tools like Cause & effect, 8D analysis • Supplier management experience with respect to Quality & Delivery • Knowledge of CAPEX & OPEX management • Product knowledge of commercial vehicles, knowledge of Supplier Management processes • Monitor supplier performance based on defined KPIs & improve supplier performance. • Proficiency in managing relationships with stakeholders( team members, end-users) ensuring alignment of project objectives and expectations. • Contributors in process improvement projects; review existing processes to identify inefficiencies or areas for optimization. • Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels to support process improvement initiatives. • Provide management updates and track the same • Adherence to the Daimler global procurement process and guideline Educational Qualifications – Bachelors/Masters/Equivalent degrees in Engineering or Business Administration