Purchasing Excellence - Localization BCC Specialist
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We’re pioneers of the future of mobility. Our story is built on innovation and manufacturing excellence. Every day, we drive change and co-create what comes next. Our purpose is simple yet ambitious: "Let's push the boundaries together. We aspire to shape future mobility dreams and turn them into reality.”
Joining the Marelli Purchasing team means becoming a part of something bigger, a place where you can explore your potential, pioneer innovation.
As a global yet fast-evolving company, we are always looking to grow and evolve our talents.
About the Position:
We are looking for a Purchasing BCC Localization Specialist to join the Purchasing team, reporting directly to the Purchasing Excellence - Global Strategy Leader.
This position is based at our office in Gurugram, Haryana, India.
The position aims to globally increase supply chain resiliency by progressing localization and developing a geographically diverse supplier panel in Best Cost Countries (BCC’s) for commodities where localization is not feasible. Levers to achieve this include:
- Identify and prioritize localization + BCC supplier panel needs by commodity / region.
- Work closely with Purchasing Leadership, Commodity Managers, and Project Purchasing Teams to build and execute sourcing strategies contributing to localization and diverse BCC sourcing.
- Scout, develop, and act as Purchasing liaise with suppliers near where this position is located.
Your Responsibilities will be:
- In conjunction with the Purchasing leadership, build and implement global Purchasing Strategies and initiatives to maximize local sourcing globally.
- For commodities where localization is not feasible, build and implement global Purchasing Strategies and initiatives to diversify BCC sourcing across multiple countries focusing on next generation regions of industry development.
- Monitor global sourcing activities and report KPI results monthly. Present progress reports and strategy updates to global leadership.
- Interface with Corporate Purchasing groups, Division Purchasing groups and related functions to align strategies and tactics for new business project sourcing.
- Serve as global Purchasing spokesperson promoting supply chain resiliency through localization and BCC diversification. Communicate effectively and professionally on related topics with all levels of the organization and all stakeholders.
- Analyze massive spend data sets via ad hoc and automated reporting methods to identify and prioritize opportunities to maximize & accelerate supply chain resiliency via localization and/or BCC diversification.
- Supplement global Commodity Purchasing teams by scouting and developing new suppliers of needed commodities in the region where this position is staffed.
- Other miscellaneous activities as required.
What Qualifications you will bring:
- Engineering or Economical Background.
- 9-11 years of experience in supplier panel strategy planning & direct material purchasing in a global manufacturing environment (automotive industry preferred).
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office suite – especially Excel & Powerpoint.
- Fluent English written and spoken (additional language a plus).
Other skills that we would welcome:
- Strong analytical skillset and ability to identify trends/opportunities across massive raw data sets.
- Knowledge of leading Purchasing tools and strategies is preferable.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of the organization.
- Strong emerging leadership attributes and experience, self-motivated challenging spirit, ability to motivate others and to drive change across a matrixed organization.
- Ability to self-manage most daily activities without direct onsite supervision.
- Advanced problem solving with the ability to work across all organization levels to resolve issues and generate results among potentially conflicting constituents.
- Target oriented.
- Flexible and available work hours to lead meetings with global teams spanning all time zones.
- Available to travel locally and internationally (up to 20% level).
What does this position offer you:
- Fast-paced yet supportive and high-performing international team with an inspiring ambition to transform the future of mobility.
- Support in onboarding and further training that will set you up with Marelli's speed.
- A hybrid work model, helping you to achieve work-life balance-combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful co-creation time in the office.
Take the next step:
Together, we will drive the world towards a safer, greener, and better-connected future.
Are you ready to make your mark, shape the future of the automotive industry, and drive the growth of the Global Purchasing team?
Talk to us! To apply, submit your application!
About Us:
Marelli is one of the world’s leading global independent suppliers to the automotive sector, with a strong and established track record in innovation and manufacturing excellence. Our goal is to change the future of mobility by working with our customers and partners to create a safer, greener, and more connected world.
Our team supplies all major automotive manufacturers in Asia, Europe, and North and South America and the top racing teams in motorsport world championships. Our technology is purpose-driven and meticulously designed to deliver tangible value that truly matters to our customers.
Our business areas are automotive lighting and sensing, thermal solutions, electronics, green technology solutions, interior experience, propulsion solutions (e-powertrain and powertrain), ride dynamics, motorsport, and aftermarket business.
Within the walls of Marelli, we believe in enabling people to do their best work. Our cultural attributes - Drive Results, Accountable, Entrepreneurial, Inclusive, Innovative, and Aware - are the cornerstones of a new Marelli culture. Be part of it!
At Marelli, we believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to nurturing talent in our diverse environment, and we take pride in our various employee resource groups, such as Marelli Women, Brains & Hearts Wellbeing, All Cultures, and Marelli's Rainbow. We believe these groups foster creativity and innovation through the unique perspectives of a multicultural community.