Deputy Manager - Procurement

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Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd Responsibilities & Key Deliverables
As Deputy Manager - Procurement within Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd's Automotive Division, you will take ownership of the end-to-end material procurement and planning processes for casting and forging parts critical to vehicle and aggregate production including engine, transmission, and axle components. Key deliverables include:Material Procurement & Planning: Develop and execute precise procurement strategies for casting and forging materials, ensuring alignment with production schedules and inventory targets.IT Tool Utilization: Employ advanced IT tools such as DBM, LTP, and MRP systems to facilitate accurate demand forecasting, capacity planning, and order management.Supplier Capacity Planning & Collaboration: Assess supplier capabilities in relation to material demand, proactively identifying and escalating potential capacity gaps to maintain supply chain continuity.Inventory Management: Optimize inventory levels to balance cost-efficiency with the risk of stockouts, applying robust processes to track and monitor stock movements.Change Management: Lead and manage change initiatives within the Engineering (EN) process, ensuring seamless integration of process improvements and minimizing operational disruptions.Cost Optimization: Drive cost-saving initiatives across packaging, material procurement, and logistics operations through innovative solution design and stakeholder coordination.Packaging & Logistics Coordination: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to oversee packaging standards and logistics strategies that reduce costs and enhance supply chain efficiency.Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure procurement activities comply with organizational policies and industry standards, contributing to continuous quality improvement.This role demands a dynamic approach to supply chain challenges and emphasizes teamwork, strategic thinking, and meticulous attention to detail to support manufacturing excellence and business growth.Preferred Industries
Automotive IndustryEducation Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering; Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical; Bachelor of Engineering in Production; Bachelor of Engineering in AutomobileGeneral Experience
3 - 5 years of relevant Work ExperienceCritical Experience
System Generated Core Skills
Analytical ThinkingCapacity PlanningCommunication SkillsCost ManagementConsumer FocusInventory ManagementISO TS - Quality ManagementManagement Information System (MIS)Microsoft OfficeNetwork AdministrationPeople ManagementRisk AssessmentSAPSupplier ManagementSupply Chain Management (SCM)Time-Based Maintenance (TBM)NetworkingRisk ManagementSystem Generated Secondary Skills