Assistant Manager - Strategic Sourcing

PeopleStrong; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

DEIC-L&T Precision Engineering & Systems IC in Coimbatore campus is seeking a Senior Procurement professional with 10-15 years of experience to lead strategic sourcing initiatives. You will identify suppliers, manage RFQ/RFP processes, negotiate terms, and drive cost reduction while ensuring quality and timely delivery.

The role requires strong cross-functional coordination with planning, production, and engineering teams and a focus on supplier performance and localization strategies to

Qualifications

• Strategic sourcing plans aligned with business goals.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers for cost, quality, and delivery.
• Handle RFQ/RFP processes, commercial negotiations, and cost finalization.
• Drive cost reduction through value engineering and alternate sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans aligned with business goals.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers for cost, quality, and delivery.
• Handle RFQ/RFP processes, negotiations, and cost finalization.
• Drive supplier performance management (quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness).
• Establish long-term agreements and rate contracts with key suppliers.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

RFQ/RFP

Cost Reduction

Supplier Management

Negotiations

Cross-functional Coordination

Education

PGDMM

Job description

• DEIC-L&T Precision Engineering & Systems IC
• Coimbatore Campus

Posted On 07 Oct 2026

End Date 05 Apr 2027

Required Experience 10 - 15 years

Knowledge & Posting Location

Post Graduate Diploma In Materials Management (PGDMM)

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities - Strategic SourcingDevelop and implement strategic sourcing plans aligned with business goalsIdentify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers for cost, quality, and deliveryHandle RFQ/RFP processes, commercial negotiations, and cost finalizationDrive cost reduction through value engineering and alternate sourcingAnalyze BOM cost and support product cost optimizationManage supplier performance (quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness)Establish long-term agreements and rate contracts with key suppliersEnsure timely PR to PO conversion and procurement efficiencyCoordinate with planning, production, quality, and engineering teamsMitigate supply chain risks and ensure continuity for all customersMonitor market trends, commodity pricing, and supplier capacityDevelop localization strategies to reduce dependency on importsEnsure compliance with company policies and customer-specific requirementsSupport audits and maintain sourcing documentation and recordsDrive continuous improvement in sourcing processes and supplier development