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Key Responsibilities: - Identify, evaluate and onboard new vendors as per business requirements - Develop and maintain a solid and reliable supplier base - Evaluate vendor capabilities in terms of quality, cost, and delivery - Drive vendor performance improvement (quality, cost, delivery QCD) - Conduct vendor audits and ensure compliance with company standards - Collaborate with procurement, quality, and production teams for smooth operations - Ensure timely availability of materials as per production plans - Negotiate pricing, terms, and long-term agreements with vendors - Develop alternate vendors to reduce dependency and risk - Resolve vendor-related issues including quality concerns and delays - Maintain vendor database, records, and performance reports Key Skills: - Vendor Development & Management - Negotiation & Costing - Supplier Evaluation (QCD) - Relationship Management - Problem Solving - Cross-functional Coordination KPI: - Vendor quality performance (PPM / rejection rate) - On-time material availability - Cost savings / cost reduction achieved - Vendor development cycle time - Supplier base strength (alternate vendor readiness) .