Commodity Sr. Buyer Specialist - Forging

About Us
Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.
From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.
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Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.
Job Purpose
This role is responsible for managing buying activities for the India Metallic – Forgings category, with an annual buying responsibility of approximately ₹100 Cr. The position will report to the India Metallic Category Manager – Forgings, Machining and Hardware and will manage a high-complexity supplier and part portfolio, ensuring sourcing execution, cost competitiveness, quality deliverables, capacity readiness and business continuity.
Key Responsibilities
Manage buying activities for the Forgings category with annual spend responsibility of approximately ₹100 Cr, covering high-complexity suppliers and parts
Support the India Metallic Category Manager – Forgings, Machining and Hardware in deploying sourcing strategy for forging commodities and related supplier segments
Lead supplier selection, RFQ management, techno-commercial evaluation, negotiations and contracting for forging parts to deliver cost, quality, capacity and timeline objectives
Strengthen the forging sourcing base by developing supplier capability, building capacity, identifying alternate sources and ensuring readiness for current and future CNH India business requirements
Work closely with suppliers to address capacity constraints, improve process capability, drive quality improvements and ensure sustainable supply performance
Ensure compliance with Purchasing processes, systems, and Delegation of Authority (DoA)
Lead annual cost negotiations including YOY productivity, raw material variations, commercial and technical cost reductions in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Manage and control material cost drivers including raw material indices, inflation, productivity, and supplier economics
Experience Required
15–20 years of experience in purchasing, sourcing or commodity management within Automotive / Off-highway / Industrial sectors
Strong hands-on experience with forging suppliers, including process capability, capacity planning, tooling, die development, quality systems, cost structures and supplier performance improvement
Preferred Qualifications
Mechanical Engineering Background
What We Offer
We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.
Benefits
At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:
Flexible work arrangements
Savings & Retirement benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Adoption assistance
Fertility & Family building support
Employee Assistance Programs
Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off

Work arrangement
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