Bajaj Auto—Asst MGR / Manager - Materials Management - KTM India

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Description: Job Title Assistant/ Manager – Materials - KTM India Job Location : Akurdi Pune 2 Reporting to Div. Manager - Materials Team Handling - No Individual contributor 3 Educational Qualification BE / B.Tech (any reputed college with 1st division ) – Mechanical / Mechatronics 4 Age Minimum: 24 Maximum: 30 5 Experience Minimum: 2 Maximum: 8 Preferred Exposure : 2-Wheeler/ 4 Wheeler Industry (OEMs) in Purchase / Materials / Vendor Development in Press and Fabrication as well as Polymer category 6 Job Responsibilities Please note key highlights of the role - Manage end-to-end supplier identification, evaluation, and onboarding - Lead business finalization for KTM product sourcing - Handle RFQ (Request for Quotation) processes, including analysis and supplier comparisons - Negotiate pricing for parts and tooling to achieve cost optimization - Plan and manage supplier capacity to meet production requirements - Ensure adherence to sourcing schedules and project timelines - Drive project management activities in coordination with cross-functional teams - Monitor supplier performance and ensure delivery commitments are met - Conduct data analysis, generate reports, and provide actionable insights - Identify risks and implement effective solutions within the supply chain 7 Additional Requirements - Strong expertise in cost analysis and price finalization, including in-depth knowledge of product costing, machine hour rates, and current market price trends - Sound knowledge of Press and Fabrication as well as Polymer commodities and components - Exposure to manufacturing processes such as Forging & Machining, Casting & Machining, and proprietary products will be an added advantage - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and drive insights - Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for reporting and analysis - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong presentation abilities - Ability to work with minimal supervision, demonstrating high ownership, initiative, and a self-driven approach