Buyer - Engine Proprietary, SSU A

Negotiation Excellence & Supplier Relationship Management

• Exhibit strong negotiation acumen to secure favourable commercial terms.
• Cultivate long-term, trust-based supplier relationships to support strategic partnerships.

Costing & Product Cost Analysis

• Develop precise cost estimates using standardized templates and advanced costing methodologies tailored to proprietary   engine parts (Plastic & Rubber commodity)
• Collaborate with internal teams to continuously improve cost structures.

Supplier Scouting & Industry Mapping

• Lead comprehensive scouting initiatives to identify and evaluate potential suppliers for critical components.
• Conduct in-depth industry mapping to benchmark leading players, emerging technologies, and evolving supply trends.

Supplier Selection & Commercial Negotiation

• Drive supplier identification and qualification aligned with technical specifications and strategic sourcing goals.
• Lead end-to-end price negotiations, ensuring commercially viable outcomes within budgetary frameworks and quality expectations.

Cost Optimization & Value Engineering

• Identify and implement innovative cost reduction strategies during sourcing and negotiation phases.
• Deliver measurable savings while safeguarding product integrity, delivery timelines, and compliance standards.

Financial Analysis & Risk Assessment

• Analyze supplier financials, including balance sheets and liquidity indicators, to inform negotiation strategy and risk mitigation.
• Proactively assess supplier viability and exposure to ensure continuity and resilience across the supply chain.

Price Containment & Purchasing Spend Control

• Deploy structured price containment mechanisms to manage cost escalations coming from suppliers and ensure alignment    with overall purchasing spend targets.

Process Compliance & Ethical Governance

• Uphold rigorous adherence to sourcing processes, documentation standards, and high-order ethical conduct across all supplier engagements.

Benchmarking & Market Intelligence

• Conduct regular benchmarking of technologies, pricing models, and supplier capabilities to maintain competitive advantage.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Actively engage with cross-functional teams (CFTs), including engineering, quality and logistics, to drive sourcing decisions and project success.