Senior Engineer/Asst Manager Strategic Sourcing

Role & responsibilities

• Knowledge of development of PDC /Sheet metal/ Machined / Forging / Rubber & Plastic Injection moulded components, quickly support for proto samples etc.
• Handle commercial-related settlements with suppliers and ensure timely closure.
• Support global projects involving multiple plants, commodities, and business units.
• Work with Sourcing Manager on Supplier strategies to related categories and ensure execution.
• Co-ordinate with Customers for all Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) for child Parts.
• Follow-up for development timeline. (Release of drawing/Get quote/regular visit at vendor/meet development timeline).
• Detailed knowledge of all PPAP documentation and co-ordinate for PPAP clearance with QA for new parts.
• Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines and Excellent business ethics and integrity.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) sourcing activities.
• Support supplier sourcing, RFQs, quotation evaluation, and supplier selection activities.
• Track sourcing deliverables and ensure alignment with project timelines.
• Analyse supplier quotations, cost structures, market trends, and commercial data.
• Act as a key interface between the sourcing operations team and global procurement stakeholders.
• Define, monitor, and report operational KPIs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical engineering (BE Mech)
• 10-12 years of experience in procurement, sourcing operations, and supply chain.
• Knowledge of machining, fabrication, casting, Forging and Assembly processes.
• Experience with Direct Commodity sourcing , NPI exposure, global shared services, and experience in supporting manufacturing organizations.
• Basic knowledge of understanding engineering drawings and dimensional inspection.
• Experience in supplier development and project co-ordination.
• Strong verbal and written communication in English is essential.
• Willingness to travel for supplier development activities across India.
• Good knowledge in MS office, Power BI