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Buyer - Engine Proprietary

Date:  8 Jan 2026
Location: 

Mumbai A.O, MUM-KND-AFS(AD), IN

Company:  Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

  • Supplier Scouting and Industry Mapping:
  • Conduct thorough scouting of potential suppliers for engine proprietary components.
  • Perform detailed mapping of industry references to identify leading suppliers and emerging trends within the industry.

 

  • Supplier Selection and Price Negotiation:
  • Identify and select appropriate suppliers for various engine proprietary components.
  • Lead the price settlement process, ensuring competitive pricing that aligns with company standards and budget constraints.

 

  • Costing and Product Cost Analysis:
  • Develop cost estimates for various engine proprietary components using predefined templates and comprehensive product costing methodologies.
  • Regularly update costing models to reflect changes in market conditions and supplier pricing.

 

  • Financial Analysis and Risk Assessment:
  • Analyze suppliers' balance sheets for commercial negotiations.
  • Assess financial health and risk indicators of suppliers to mitigate potential risks to the supply chain.

 

  • Cost Reduction and Negotiation Strategies:
  • Identify and implement innovative cost reduction ideas during negotiations.
  • Develop and execute plans to realize cost savings without compromising on quality or delivery timelines.

 

  • Negotiation Skills:
  • Exhibit strong negotiation skills to achieve favorable terms and pricing from suppliers.
  • Build and maintain robust relationships with suppliers to facilitate smooth negotiations and long-term partnerships.

 

  • Price Containment:
  • Implement strategies to contain and manage prices effectively, ensuring alignment with overall cost management objectives.

 

  • Supplier Risk Management:
  • Develop and execute supplier risk management and mitigation plans.
  • Proactively identify potential risks and take steps to minimize their impact on the supply chain.

 

  • Differential Sourcing Strategy
  • Compliance to process and systems with high degree of Ethical Conduct

 

  • Benchmarking Technology and Prices:
  • Conduct benchmarking studies to compare technology and prices across the industry.
  • Use benchmarking data to inform decision-making and ensure the company remains competitive.

 

  • Cross-Functional Team Coordination:
  • Demonstrate strong coordination and communication skills to work effectively within cross-functional teams (CFT).
  • Facilitate collaboration among various stakeholders to achieve common goals and drive project success.

 

Preferred Industries

Automobile
Farm Sector

Education Qualification

BE – Mechanical, Production, Electrical & Electronics 

General Experience

5 - 10 years

Critical Experience

SAP, Advanced excel, Presentation skill

System Generated Core Skills

Analytical Thinking
Communication Skills
Influencing Skills
Project Planning & Execution
Risk Analysis
Supplier Selection
Pricing
Price Optimization
Supplier Risk Management
Sourcing
Strategic Sourcing
Benchmarking

System Generated Secondary Skills

Negotiation
Project Management
Supplier Management


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