The primary responsibilities of the IMG Buyer are the execution of strategies to deliver program targets, TVM goals, Global Commodity Business Plans covering regional objectives and execution of supply-base development strategies, adept at Supplier risk management, costing methodologies & basics of Finance. This position will have the reporting manager based in India.

Key Competencies required for this role:

Professional Exposure:

1) Excellent research, data mining, analytical and problem solving skills       

2) Extremely good Presentation & Communication skills (written and verbal)

3) Attitude to work in challenging environment & Attitude to improve is a must

4) Ability to understand cost drivers and achieve desired cost structures

5) Good Manufacturing Process knowledge of various commodities

6) Able to lead structured supplier meetings and drive desired outcomes

7) Be an excellent negotiator, drive creative solutions & self starter.  

8) Keep up commitments on time; Be Proactive and question logically

9) Willing to learn / teach and share experience with team member 

Preferred previous experiences:

1) Comprehensive knowledge of various commodities

2) Automotive purchasing experience (plus) 

3) Good Financial acumen – ability to read P&L & Balance sheets . Good in Supplier risk Management strategies, exposure to value stream mapping & logistics.

4) Good supplier relationship management skills , break the barrier , out of box thinker & “ makes things happen”- cite instances.

Leadership skills:

Strong leadership potential in a cross-functional multi-cultural organization.

Integrity, commitment to delivery, ability to prioritize and juggle conflicting priorities, team work, effective consultation & relationship building skills

Functional/Technical Skills:

Mfg Process knowledge, Negotiation, Project Management and GPDS skills

Special Skills Sets Required: 

Able to work in IMG and manage relationships with regional supply base / Cross functional / JV team.

Competency                                                     "Desired Proficiency Level"     

Negotiations                                                      Excellent            Commodity Knowledge                                     Excellent            Strategy Development                                       Excellent            Analytical Skills - Part Cost Estimating               Good     Buying Systems, Policies and Processes             Excellent            Analytical Skills - Balance Sheet and Ratios       Good     Analytical Skills - Lean Manufacturing               Good     Project Management                                          Excellent            Knowledge Transfer                                           Excellent