Supplier Manager - Factory, Capex and Logistics

you’ll be our: Supplier Manager - Factory, Capex and Logistics

you’ll be based at: Ather Manufacturing plant

you’ll be aligned with: Lead - Factory, Capex and Logistics

you’ll be a member of: Indirect Sourcing, Supply Chain

What you’ll do at Ather:

• Design and execute Supplier Management initiatives in line with the organization’s objectives and priorities
• Ensure smooth and efficient supply chain operations at the factory, adhering to organization strategy and overall Supply Chain policies.
• Handle Indirect commodities for PAN India operations - Professional managed Services, Logistics, Warehousing, IMPORT/EXPORT, Contractors, Business Services
• Coordinate and liaison closely with stakeholders and HQ for all strategic sourcing, supplier performance reviews, project implementations and other key supply chain initiatives.
• Lead and motivate a team of supply chain professionals at the factory.
• Delegate tasks, provide coaching, and ensure team members have the resources and support to perform effectively.
• Foster a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.
• Review Technical and Commercial documents, Contracts, GPAs and NDAs which are related to the factory.
• Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR) with suppliers and work with suppliers and internal teams to design plans for action from the review
• Stratify suppliers based on strategic importance; design customized supplier engagement programs
• Identify risks early and proactively mitigate them
• Monitor performance of the suppliers and raise alerts on any technology, supply chain, quality gaps, and work with suppliers and Ather teams to design improvement plans
• Work closely with the supply base and the internal cross-functional teams to ensure timely Supply fulfillment and Quality to successfully execute the supplier engagement plans
• Communicate to suppliers on happenings and events at Ather
  
  

Here’s what we are looking for:

• At least 5 - 7 years of relevant experience in Indirect commodities procurement - Professional managed Services, Logistics, Warehousing, IMPORT/EXPORT, Contractors, Business Services.
• Good experience on understanding of supplier landscape, value chain mapping, understanding of Zero based costing.
• Experienced in developing and executing strategies with suppliers
• Experience in managing the three pillars of program management - time, cost, quality
• Ability to work on Spend analysis, negotiations, and good understanding of commercials and INCOTERMS..
• Ability to work well within a team – enjoys collaborating, persuading, and influencing
• Ability to thrive under pressure – to manage challenging deadlines
• Good collaboration skills, the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and various stakeholders
• Strong planning, process management, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in working on Greenfield projects will be a plus
  
  

You bring to Ather:

• A Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in engineering OR an MBA in Supply Chain Management
• 8-10 years of relevant functional experience in handling Indirect commodities procurement
• Experience in industries such as Automobile, Aerospace, or other related manufacturing industries