AM-Purchasing

Global New Product Development (NPD), Advanced Development (AD) and Product Purchasing:

• Work under Global Direct Purchasing function to develop/source - BOM/RM parts, lead sourcing, alternate sourcing, vendor development activities
• Lead development of new products and suppliers for the assigned categories/commodities and own the NPD process from RFP/RFQ to product launch/SOP through Sourcing VAVE/APQP/PPAP processes
• Lead global and/or domestic AD and CPD projects

Costing Expertise:

• Prepare and run ZBC, Should Cost models and understand key cost drivers for sustainable cost reduction

Cost Management:

• Conduct costing negotiations with suppliers
• Identify cost saving opportunities/projects and implement cost reduction ideas

Technical Process Expertise/Process Improvement:

• Develop tooling capabilities minimizing supply and technical risks
• Support sourcing by identifying and assessing potential suppliers, participating in internal/external reviews
• Receive techno-commercial offers and prepare quote syntheses for stakeholder review
• Prepare purchase orders and amendments in SAP

Sourcing and Vendor Development (VD):

• Own qualification and verification testing at supplier end; ensure part approvals
• Coordinate PPAP runs and part availability
• Assess supplier capability and plan capacity/tool duplication
• Raise price revision requests as needed
• Support VAVE activities and apply tools like FMEA, VAVE, PPAP for optimization
• Participate in risk assessment and coordinate design/manufacturing alignment
• Evaluate cost reduction or quality improvement opportunities
• Monitor costing/value engineering impacts

Vendor Management:

• Understand supplier risks and execute mitigation plans
• Conduct audits using Supplier Capability Assessments, Control Plan Audits, etc.

Relationship Management:

• Act as Kohler ambassador, bridge technical gaps
• Report results and recommendations to leadership
• Ensure on-time deliveries through coordination with Production Control, 3PL, and Customers

Follow and Enforce Global Procurement Policy:

• Understand and enforce procurement policies and procedures

Standard Operating Process (SOP) Setup:

• Continuously improve purchasing processes by eliminating non-value-added activities

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships
• Forecast growth opportunities and build future-ready capabilities
• Engage in global purchasing support enhancement projects

Experience Requirement:

Must have:

• 5+ years in Direct Purchasing, Sourcing, NPD, Vendor Development
• Strong ZBC and Should Costing model experience
• Costing expertise in Electronics, Electrical, Plastics (Injection Molding, PCB, PCBA, Casting), and Metal commodities
• Understanding of VAVE/APQP/PPAP processes, Process Control Plans, GDT, DFMEA, PFMEA
• Experience in reading/interpreting drawings and managing tooling/time plans
• Hands-on experience in global sourcing/cost reduction/standardization projects
• Knowledge of domestic/overseas supplier bases
• Proficient in reporting, data analysis, and leadership presentations

Skill Sets:

• Strong English communication
• Team leadership and familiarity with global cross-functional culture
• Strong organizational/project management skills
• Proficient in MS Office and SAP MM Module

Other Requirements:

• Domestic/international travel as required

Educational Qualification Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree in any engineering stream

Organizational Relationships:

• Reports to DM - Purchasing
• Regular interactions with global purchasing, suppliers, stakeholders

Other Details:

• Shift flexibility: 6am–3:30pm, 3pm–11:30pm, or standard Indian hours (subject to change)