Manager- Proprietary Commodity

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

• Lead Component development activities for proprietary parts (Truck, Bus, Off road vehicle) including Exhaust system, Brake System, Air-intake system – Air filters, Fuel System – fuel filters, Ad blue system (DEF system), Cooling System – Engine Fan, Lift Axle Actuation System, Suspension System– Axle dampers and cabin dampers, Hydraulic systems & HVAC & Transmission, Engine Peripheral components, Bus FAPS/FDSS.

• Work with design and vehicle integration team to ensure technical feasibility and Compliance with regulations and Internal standards.

• Hands-on experience in end-to-end vehicle/commodity development lifecycle

• Concept → Design → Prototyping → Testing → SOP (Start of Production)

• Co-Ordination with suppliers for technical signoff, Commercial synthesis & Development

• Supplier capacity mapping, able to dig our RCA and resolve with in the available time frame

1. Material Management & Supply Chain.

• Own the sourcing strategy for all listed proprietary components.

• Ensure timely availability of parts for development and production phases.

• Monitor Supply capacity, lead times and material flow to avoid bottlenecks.

• Drive cost reduction through value engineering, localization and alternate sourcing.

3.Supplier Management