Buyer AUTOMOTIVE WIRING HARNESS SOURCING & SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT
Key Responsibilities• Source and develop suppliers for wiring harness components, including connectors, terminals, seals, wires, tapes, clips, sleeves, battery terminals, and plastic parts.• Manage RFQs, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, and cost-reduction activities.• Drive localization and alternate-source development.• Support new-program sourcing from RFQ through SOP.• Coordinate with Engineering, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Program teams.• Monitor supplier performance for Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Capacity.• Ensure timely PPAP, APQP, and material availability for production launches.
Education• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Automobile, or Production Engineering.• MBA in Supply Chain or Operations preferred.
Key KPIsCost Savings Localization % Supplier OTIFPPAP Readiness New Supplier Development Launch Material Availability
8 to 10 Years
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