Manager - DE VES CDMM

Date: 16 Jul 2026

Location:

Chennai, Chennai-MRV, IN

Company: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Role Overview

The SW Purchase – Development Engineer will be responsible for executing end-to-end software procurement (Vehicle software such as Alexa, connected car, Streaming services, UI tools, etc. ) activities, including RFQ releases, technical alignment with stakeholders, quote evaluation, taxation alignment, and ensuring timely supplier payments. The role demands strong coordination skills, attention to detail, and a good understanding of software procurement workflows.

Key Responsibilities

1. RFQ (Request for Quotation) Management

· Prepare and release RFQs to approved vendors.

· Ensure clarity of technical requirements and scope in RFQ documents.

2. Technical Alignment

· Coordinate with internal teams (engineering/Prodcut Planning) to gather and confirm technical requirements.

· Align vendor proposals with technical expectations and highlight deviations.

3. Quote Comparison & Evaluation

· Collect vendor quotations and prepare comparative statements.

· Evaluate cost, licensing models, support terms, and commercial conditions.

· Recommend technically and commercially suitable options.

4. Taxation Alignment

· Coordinate with finance/taxation teams for tax applicability (GST, TDS, etc.).

· Ensure quotes follow company tax norms and compliance requirements.

5. Supplier Coordination & Payables Tracking

· Work with vendors to obtain timely quotations, clarifications, and supporting documents.

· Follow up with finance teams to ensure vendors are paid on time.

· Maintain documentation and communication records.

6. Process Compliance & Documentation

· Ensure procurement activities adhere to internal SOPs and compliance policies.

· Maintain accurate records of RFQs, quotes, approvals, and purchase decisions.

Experience

· B.Tech / M.Tech

· 8-12 years of experience in software procurement / software buyer / IT purchasing.

· Experience in handling software RFQs, commercial evaluations, and vendor communication.

Industry Preferred

Qualifications

General Requirements

Required Skills

· Good understanding of software purchasing, licensing models, and vendor management.

· Strong analytical and comparison skills for quotation evaluation.

· Basic taxation knowledge related to software procurement.

· Ability to coordinate across teams and manage timelines.

· Understanding SaaS and agreement terms in benefit of the organization.

· Understanding of different kinds of SW products that are used in auto industry and the cost analysis for the same.