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mahindra

Posted 23 Oct 2026

Buyer- Common Commodities AFS

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Posted
23 Oct 2026

About the role

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables
  • Industry know how-
    •  Knowledge of various commodities to understand trends in the market like, Paints, NVH, Adhesives, Sealant etc.
    • Basic knowledge of Paints, technical background of Panits will also do. - Paint, NVH & Sealant supplier industry, mfg. processes
    • Industry study, Product study, Technologies and Trends, Spend analysis, Design and cost drivers, M&M Business needs, Strategy Options, Strategy recommendations and approval
  • Cost Management –
    • Knowledge of Paint, chemicals & NVH formulations and technical details about the same
    • Negotiation, alternate sourcing, localization, VAVE
  • Capacity Management -Detailed capacity analysis, Gap analysis and action planning and effective execution
  • Supplier Management -Onsite supplier assessments, identification of Gaps, action planning and monitoring, Lead Discussion and Negotiations
  • Adherence to Statutory requirement for Audit
  • Legal knowledge is added advantage
Preferred Industries Automobile Farm Sector Education Qualification

 B.Tech - Paint Technology, or Chemicals Engineering or equivalent degree.

General Experience

Exp : 2 to 6 years

Critical Experience 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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