Manager- Proprietary Commodity

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

• Lead Component development activities for proprietary parts (Truck, Bus, Off road vehicle) including Exhaust system, Brake System, Air-intake system - Air filters, Fuel System - fuel filters, Ad blue system (DEF system), Cooling System - Engine Fan, Lift Axle Actuation System, Suspension System- Axle dampers and cabin dampers, Hydraulic systems & HVAC & Transmission, Engine Peripheral components, Bus FAPS/FDSS.
• Work with design and vehicle integration team to ensure technical feasibility and Compliance with regulations and Internal standards.
• Hands-on experience in end-to-end vehicle/commodity development lifecycle
  • Concept Design Prototyping Testing SOP (Start of Production)
• Co-Ordination with suppliers for technical signoff, Commercial synthesis & Development
• Supplier capacity mapping, able to dig our RCA and resolve with in the available time frame

2. Material Management & Supply Chain.

• Own the sourcing strategy for all listed proprietary components.
• Ensure timely availability of parts for development and production phases.
• Monitor Supply capacity, lead times and material flow to avoid bottlenecks.
• Drive cost reduction through value engineering, localization and alternate sourcing.

3.Supplier Management

• Identify and onboard capable suppliers with focus on quality, reliability and innovation.
• Ensure material availability to meet production requirements -MM Function
• Supplier Performance improvements- QCD Targets
• Build long-term supplier relationships.

Experience

Industry Preferred

Qualifications

General Requirements

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