Deputy Manager - T&E Procurement
Whirlpool Corporation · Puducherry
Requisition ID: 73515
About Whirlpool India
Whirlpool of India Limited, headquartered in Gurugram, is a leading home appliances company dedicated to enhancing life at home and inspiring generations through its trusted brands. The company operates three state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Faridabad, Pune & Puducherry, each reflecting Whirlpool’s commitment to providing best-in-class consumer solutions. Further driving innovation, the company has a Technology & Engineering Center, where India's world-class talent architects the next generation of home innovation. In the 2024-25 fiscal year, Whirlpool of India reported approximately INR 8110 Cr in annual revenue and employed 2193 people. More information is available at www.india.whirlpool.in
The team you will be a part of
The Procurement team identifies researches and evaluates suppliers that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply. Recognizes and evaluate sales, promotional campaigns, and other opportunities to secure reduced prices. Assesses supplier's products to ensure that they comply with specifications and meet the organization's quality standards.
This role in summary
This role is responsible for managing Tooling and Equipment sourcing for Whirlpool India business in the respective factory location along with managing Injection molding space for new project & business continuity .The prime responsibilities will include end to end tool development & execution and managing tooling related data into central systems as per established governance processes.The role also encompasses support for long term capacity planning activities from a tooling perspective
Your responsibilities will include
Create tooling supplier strategy inline with sourcing strategy & long term capacity planning for injection molding & other commodities.
Supporting the internal stakeholder in identifying & finalizing the tooling & capital equipment suppliers inline with procurement policy.
Have an end to end accountability of tooling development which includes supplier finalization, commercial closure, IDP, DFM closure & tool providing at tool maker & molder for buy parts.
Familiar with the Whirlpool NPI/EPI process for tool/Equipment & component development inline with WPD process.
Performs product/process analysis for cost optimization, quality improvement, and improved efficiency
Accountable for 3rd party asset management systems & ensuring zero non compliance in internal auditing.
Work with the plant PM team to map the capacity & MOB tool requirement inline with LTCP numbers.
Managing the approval cycle documentations as per SOA & maintaining through internal workflow systems.
Responsible for working closely with suppliers, tool makers, internal stakeholders in identifying the tooling & equipment needs and close the same as per the project timelines.
Should contribute ideas towards identifying best cost alternatives in tooling, manufacturing process, materials, designs, etc
Minimum requirements
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS | Necessary | B.Tech-Mech/ Polymer Engg/ + CIPET /NTTF /GTTC or equivalent | EXPERIENCE/ PREFERRED INDUSTRY | Necessary | min 6~9 Yrs Experience in the Development of Plastic & sheet metal/die casting Tooling & Equipments Handling the capital purchase |
Preferred | M.Tech-Mech/ Polymer Engg | Preferred | - Home appliance/consumer goods/ Automotive Industry / Injection Molding - Target people from Application Engineering group |
Preferred skills and experiences
Equipment Purchase Co ordination with User team on technical aspects and Conclude the Commercials as per T&E strategy
Computer and computer assisted design (CAD) proficiency.
Relevant material knowledge to support tool design capability analysis
Strong exposure On the Negotiation part for T&E Projects
BEHAVIOURAL
Experienced in interdisciplinary and global matrix environment
Ability to amalgamate, on priority, business processes and procedures
Good analytical & logical reasoning qualities
Proven team player
Must be able to prioritize work & deliver on targets
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