Supplier Selection.Quotation Analysis.Negotiation Controlling of Material Cost. Vendor Evaluation and Development. Material Planning.Inventory Control ISO Audit coordination.Management reporting.Supplier Management Interaction and co-coordinating among various agencies viz. vendors, Quality assurance, Vendor Development, SQA Management Quality improvement with the help of process and system audit at suppliers end.Inventory Management: Release of schedules based on the production targets to achieve JIT objective.Monitoring suppliers through purchase team for supplier improvement in terms of quality, cost and delivery.Supporting the implementation of New Products, Cost Reduction Projects as well as Quality Improvement initiatives from Commercial / Procurement Side.Identifying / Exploring the Potential Sources in view of new requirements & Cost Reduction Opportunities. Interaction with the Vendors for New Parts Development as required by R&D / Engg functions. Development of Multiple sources for the critical components and whenever required. Development of Alternate Sources to tap Cost Reduction opportunities.