Deputy Manager - Procurement

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited • Nash, IN

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical
• Bachelor of Engineering in Production
• Bachelor of Engineering in Automobile
• Analytical Thinking
• Capacity Planning
• Communication Skills
• Cost Management
• Consumer Focus
• Inventory Management
• ISO TS 16949 - Quality Management
• Management Information System (MIS)
• Microsoft Office
• Network Administration
• People Management
• Risk Assessment
• SAP
• Supplier Management
• Supply Chain Management (SCM)
• Time-Based Maintenance (TBM)
• Networking
• Risk Management

Nice To Haves

• Automotive Industry
• 3 - 5 years of relevant Work Experience

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level