Buyer & NPD Manager # Proc. & NPD – Plastic & Paints (Interior & Exterior)
Chennai
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Procurement & SourcingExperience: 6-10 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Presentation","Analytical skills","Relationship management","Stakeholder management","Risk mitigation planning","Process improvement"]Lead buying and new part development for interior/exterior plastic, paints, chemicals, and sealants commodities. Own supplier selection, price negotiation, costing, contract management, and raw material planning for responsible suppliers. Execute commodity strategy and manage CAPEX/OPEX budgeting, while driving quality and delivery outcomes through APQP/PPAP and problem-solving tools. Monitor supplier KPIs, manage stakeholder relationships, and support process improvements in line with Daimler procurement guidelines.
