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Role Definition
Supports supply related activities for BCP Thiruvallur facility to deliver excellence and integration between Procurement, Category and Supply Chain team supporting facility to ensure material availability at Point of Use.

• Supporting delivery of a lean, responsive, and resilient material and services flow for the facility from source to dock and additional required points.
• Recognizing the potential for cost and inventory reductions, and quality improvement, as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment.
• Operating and monitoring the supply network procurement functions to meet the defined response time, cost, quality, and lean targets enabling optimal and efficient facility operations.

Degree Requirement
BE/B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

Additional experience that will set candidates apart:

• Strong experience in Supplier Relationship Management
• Prior exposure to Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Procurement domains
• In-depth knowledge of Material Planning and Supplier Manufacturing Processes
• Extensive understanding of the Supply Base for BHL & SSL Products, including Engine & Engine Components, Hydraulics, Electrical & Electronics, Non-Metallic Components, Heavy & Light Fabrication, Cab Structure & Cab Components, Specialty Components, Undercarriage, Tyres & Rims, Castings & Drivetrain Categories
• Experience managing both Domestic and Import Suppliers
• Proven ability to perform in high-pressure environments

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Additional information:

Travel: Less than 25%

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

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