Manager/Associate Director - Automotive Procurement - Auto/Auto Ancillary

Manager / Associate Director - Automotive Procurement & Value Engineering

Experience: 7 - 18 Years

Open Positions:

• Manager - 7 - 10 Years (1 Opening)
• Associate Director - 14 - 18 Years (1 Opening)

Work Mode: Hybrid (5 Days Working)

Location: Chennai (Open to Relocation)

Interview Mode: 2 - 3 Virtual Rounds

Role Overview:

We are looking for experienced Automotive Procurement professionals with strong expertise in Direct Material Sourcing, Strategic Procurement, Value Engineering and Cost Optimization. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience working with automotive OEMs or Tier-1/Tier-2 suppliers, driving sourcing strategies, supplier development, cost reduction and value engineering initiatives across multiple automotive component categories.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic sourcing and category management for automotive direct materials.
• Drive procurement cost optimization, value engineering and cost reduction initiatives.
• Conduct should-cost analysis, cost benchmarking and supplier negotiations.
• Manage RFQs, supplier selection, commercial negotiations and contract finalization.
• Drive supplier development, localization and alternate sourcing initiatives.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities across automotive components and assemblies.
• Collaborate with procurement, engineering, manufacturing and finance teams.
• Lead procurement transformation projects and client engagements.

Mandatory Skills:

• Automotive Direct Material Procurement
• Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
• Value Engineering / Value Analysis
• Should-Cost Analysis
• Procurement Cost Reduction
• Supplier Development & Vendor Management
• Automotive Manufacturing Processes
• Six Sigma / Operational Excellence
• Cost Optimization & Negotiation

Automotive Category Experience:

Experience in one or more of the following:

• Castings & Forgings
• Machined Components
• Sheet Metal & Fabrication
• Plastics & Polymer Components
• Electrical & Electronics
• Powertrain & Drivetrain
• Chassis & Suspension
• Interior & Exterior Components

Eligibility Criteria:

• B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical, Automobile, Production, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering.
• MBA from a reputed institute preferred.
• 7 - 18 years of relevant experience in automotive procurement and sourcing.
• Hands-on experience in automotive direct material sourcing and value engineering/cost reduction across multiple categories.
• Consulting experience with Big 4, Big 10 or reputed consulting firms preferred.
• Experience with automotive OEMs and Tier-1/Tier-2 suppliers desirable.

Preferred Target Companies:

Daimler, Renault, Hyundai, Ashok Leyland, TAFE, Royal Enfield, TVS, BMW India and other leading automotive OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers and consulting firms.

Additional Information:

• Notice Period: Less than 60 days preferred.
• Relocation: Open to relocation.
• Chennai relocation allowance applicable as per company policy.