Maruti Suzuki India Ltd Hiring – AM/DM Buyer – SCM

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd Hiring – AM/DM Buyer – SCM

(Sheet Metal, Body, Forging, Casting, Vehicle Proprietary & Standard Parts)**
Location – Gurgaon | Experience – 2 to 7 Years | Industry – Any Manufacturing / Auto / OEM / Engineering

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., the most recognized and trusted passenger vehicle brand and a pioneer in the Indian automotive ecosystem, is inviting ambitious and technically sound professionals for the role of Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager – Buyer (SCM) in the domain of Body, Sheet Metal, Forging, Casting, Fasteners, Standard Parts & Proprietary Components. This is a significant opportunity for early-to-mid-career engineers who want to develop a strong footprint in sourcing, procurement, supplier management, product development, and value engineering for one of India’s most technologically progressive auto OEMs.

As the automotive sector rapidly transforms with a strong push toward cost efficiency, global sourcing, sustainability, weight reduction, and localization, Buyer SCM roles are becoming central to organizational success. The Buyer SCM at Maruti Suzuki is expected to build strategic supplier relationships, drive procurement excellence, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to create robust, cost-effective, quality-driven supply chains.

This position is ideal for professionals having exposure to manufacturing technologies such as Sheet Metal Pressings, Body Weld, Forging, Casting, Fasteners, Standard Parts, and Vehicle Proprietary Components, along with hands-on experience in Zero Based Costing (ZBC), Quote Evaluation, VAVE, Yield Improvement, technical documentation, and supplier negotiation.

About the Role – Buyer SCM (AM/DM)

The AM/DM Buyer – SCM will play a critical part in transforming supplier capabilities, evaluating procurement proposals, improving cost structures, and supporting new model development and localization strategies. The role demands deep understanding of manufacturing technologies, quality standards, commercial decision-making, and supplier engagement.

The selected candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional internal teams including Engineering, New Product Development, Design, Quality Assurance, and Production, alongside external partners like suppliers, OEM stakeholders, sourcing agencies, and tool makers.

The core mission is to build a competitive supply chain that ensures timely deliveries, high-quality components, lower total cost of ownership, and enhanced product reliability – aligning with Maruti’s strategic vision to maintain leadership in the Indian automotive industry.

Key Responsibilities

1️⃣ Supplier Management & Development

• Evaluate, identify, and onboard suppliers for sheet metal components, welded assemblies, standard fasteners, forging parts, vehicle proprietary and casting components.

• Build strong relationships with diversified suppliers across India and global markets.

• Conduct supplier audits, capability assessments, capacity checks, and sustainability evaluations.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier delivery, quality, and cost performance.

• Ensure suppliers meet compliance, safety, certification, and statutory requirements.

2️⃣ Procurement Strategy, Costing & Negotiation

• Deploy Zero Based Costing (ZBC) to estimate tooling cost, material cost, and process cost based on engineering drawings and process parameters.

• Conduct Quote Analysis to compare multiple suppliers, value propositions, lead time, logistics, and costing insights.

• Strong negotiation skills to finalize commercial terms, yearly rate agreements, cost breakdowns, and long-term contracts.

• Evaluate logistics cost, packaging cost, scrap rates, variable and fixed cost allocation, and benchmark part costing with industry references.

• Implement Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE) and yield improvement methods to achieve cost reduction without impacting product safety, durability, and performance.

3️⃣ Technical & Engineering Collaboration

• Ability to interpret and review technical documents, GD&T, manufacturing tolerances, engineering drawings, quality standards, and design specifications.

• Work jointly with process engineers, tooling manufacturers, and design engineers to improve manufacturability (DFM) and reduce rejections and process waste.

• Support new product development launches and proto builds by coordinating tool design, sampling, and pilot production.

4️⃣ Tooling & Manufacturing Cost Estimation

• Knowledge of tooling design and cost structure for forging dies, moulds, sheet metal dies, standard tools, jigs and fixtures.

• Understand part life-cycle costing including consumables, refurbishment costs, wear & tear, heat-treatment requirement, tolerances and machining allowance.

5️⃣ Data, Documentation & IT Tools

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), reporting dashboards, cost evaluation templates, and project tracking tools.

• Ability to prepare RFQs, technical-comparison sheets, executive reports, and management presentations.

6️⃣ Travel & Field Engagement

• Site visits may be required to suppliers and production partners based on work requirements for audits, sampling, development approvals, cost reviews, or negotiations.

Preferred Background & Eligibility

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication & interpersonal skills

• Analytical & critical thinking capability

• Problem solving approach and decision-making skills

• Sharp commercial acumen & basic financial understanding

• Team coordination & vendor negotiation confidence

• Integrity and professional ethics in handling commercial data

Why This Opportunity is Valuable for Your Career

Joining Maruti Suzuki means being part of a legacy that built India’s automobile foundation, backed by global engineering standards. This role allows you to:

• Work with cutting-edge automotive procurement systems

• Gain exposure to global supplier networks

• Become an expert in negotiation and cost engineering

• Grow with India’s most admired vehicle manufacturer

• Be a part of hybrid, EV & future-technology sourcing projects

This position enhances your professional credibility, strengthens your commercial and technical capability, and builds your long-term growth in SCM, procurement, or supply chain leadership.

How to Apply

📧 Send your application / CV to:
TAGGD_Shashi.Yadav@maruti.co.in

📝 Subject Line:
LinkedIn – Application for AM/DM Buyer SCM (BODY / Sheet Metal / Vehicle Proprietary) – Maruti Suzuki India Ltd