Royal Enfield Looking for Assistant manager – ResourceProcurement – Genuine Motorcycle Accessories (GMA) at   Chennai Full Time

Job Purpose

The Assistant Manager – GMA Procurement role will play an active role in a highly dedicated team responsible for new product deliverables of GMA. The incumbent will work closely with our vendors overseeing the whole process from sample approval to product availability in our warehouses and bike depots pan India.

Key Responsibilities

● Achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) set out by the business
● Work closely with GMA vendors (including frequent travel) to ensure ongoing product availability
● Initial production ramp up plans with vendors to ensure new product availability inline with the business deliverables
● Create and release purchase schedules in line with sales forecast
● Monitor Service Level Agreement (SLA) with GMA Vendors based on Quality, Delivery, Cost (QDC)
● Build strong transparent working relationships with vendors and internally with various cross functional teams
● Resolve vendor supply and invoicing issues
● Work within GMA Inventory and safety stock policies
● Ensure On Time and In Full (OTIF) for all open GMA schedules
● Negotiation of payment terms with vendors
● Support alternate sourcing activities
● Support Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) cost saving initiatives after 3 months production of a new product
● Monitor Vendor ratings metrics
● Maintain first pick availability at 90% for all new GMA products
● Support export sales in key markets with direct deliveries from non domestic vendors
● Ensure OTIF availability for all Laddering quantities required at Royal Enfield manufacturing plants
● New Product availability to service both Factory & Store fitted, Make It Yours (MiY) requirements
● Support implementation of a new Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system
● Liaise with both domestic and export sales teams for timely release of product forecasts

Internal Stakeholder

• Cross-functional teams – GMA Design, Quality,
• Internal sourcing team, Finance, Sales (Domestic and
• International), Warehouse, Marketing, Procurement team

Education

Essential

Bachelor of Technology/MBA –Supply Chain Management

Experience

● 3-7 Years of purchasing experience
● Self motivated & driven
● Excellent verbal & written communication skills
● Good knowledge of manufacturing & finishing processes
● Excellent Negotiating skills
● Good knowledge of SAP-MM & Microsoft office
● Efficient Multitasking capabilities

● Adaptable to business changes & scenarios
● Resilient temperament to work in high pressure scenarios

Skill

• Procurement strategy
• Coordination Skills
• Cost Management
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Vendor Development
• Product Understanding

Behavioral Competencies

● Empowering Leadership
● Customer advocacy
● Boundaryless Collaboration
● Thinking Unconventional