Program Buyer

About Tenneco: https://www.tenneco.com/

Tenneco is one of the worlds leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, DRiV, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

Position Name: Program Buyer

Experience: 15+ Years

Qualification: BE/BTech

Location: Hosur, India

Job Type: Full Time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Tenneco may make reasonable accommodations to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.

• Coordinates suppliers on new parts development for Proto and Series development for product launches.
• Provides active representation on the project teams- PM/Engg & supplier follow-ups until SOP +90 days to ensure Quality, Delivery, Cost support to program SOP launch.
• Having Good know how on technical processes and their cost evaluation for best cost negotiations with suppliers to meet program target.
• Negotiates technical and / or supply agreements with suppliers involved in "early supplier involvement" to ensure Tenneco design and developed technology is protected.
• Utilizes supplier selection in alignment with purchasing strategies and new product performance requirements.
• Drives value analysis / value engineering activity during launch phase.
• Supports improvement of supplier launch procedures to minimize inventory obsolescence and supports lean manufacturing needs in alignment with operational expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.                  

Education / Experience / Skills:

• Bachelors Degree; preferably in Engineering arena.                   
• Minimum 6+year of related work experience.
• Prior program purchasing experience in relevant Shock absorber relevant company.

Skills:

• Must possess strong (1) analytical ability (2) organizational skills (3) organizational skills (4) ability to work with multiple cross functional areas (4) communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills and team player with demonstrated ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written across various levels.
• Demonstrated computer skills (Microsoft Project, Excel, etc.) and knowledgeable of ERP systems (SAP desired).
• Functional understanding of Six Sigma, Lean, Continuous Improvement, BOMs, ERP, TS16949.
• Ability to interpret and communicate engineering drawings and specifications.
• Previous 2-wheeler shock absorbers experience desired.
• Motivated, self-starter who is familiar with a range of materials and manufacturing processes, e.g. steel, stamping, casting, forging/machining, rubber and plastic.
• Demonstrated ability and skills to support new product launch process (i.e. APQP, PPAP documentation, project planning).

Travel:  Ability to travel within India & internationally, as required.