Deputy Manager - T&E Procurement

The team you will be a part of

This role in summary

This role is responsible for managing Tooling and Equipment sourcing for Whirlpool India business in the respective factory location along with managing Injection molding space for new project & business continuity .The prime responsibilities will include end to end tool development & execution and managing tooling related data into central systems as per established governance processes.The role also encompasses support for long term capacity planning activities from a tooling perspective

Your responsibilities will include

• Create tooling supplier strategy inline with sourcing strategy & long term capacity planning for injection molding & other commodities.

• Supporting the internal stakeholder in identifying & finalizing the tooling & capital equipment suppliers inline with procurement policy.

• Have an end to end accountability of tooling development which includes supplier finalization, commercial closure, IDP, DFM closure & tool providing at tool maker & molder for buy parts.

• Familiar with the Whirlpool NPI/EPI process for tool/Equipment & component development inline with WPD process.

• Performs product/process analysis for cost optimization, quality improvement, and improved efficiency

• Accountable for 3rd party asset management systems & ensuring zero non compliance in internal auditing.

• Work with the plant PM team to map the capacity & MOB tool requirement inline with LTCP numbers.

• Managing the approval cycle documentations as per SOA & maintaining through internal workflow systems.

• Responsible for working closely with suppliers, tool makers, internal stakeholders in identifying the tooling & equipment needs and close the same as per the project timelines.

• Should contribute ideas towards identifying best cost alternatives in tooling, manufacturing process, materials, designs, etc

Minimum requirements

Preferred skills and experiences

• Equipment Purchase Co ordination with User team on technical aspects  and Conclude the Commercials as per T&E strategy

• Computer and computer assisted design (CAD) proficiency.

• Relevant material knowledge to support tool design capability analysis

• Strong  exposure On the Negotiation part for T&E Projects

BEHAVIOURAL

• Experienced in interdisciplinary and global matrix environment

• Ability to amalgamate, on priority,  business processes and procedures

• Good analytical & logical reasoning qualities

• Proven team player

• Must be able to prioritize work & deliver on targets