Asst. Manager – NPD (New Product Development) Purchase

Polyhose; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Polyhose, a leading supplier of hydraulic and pneumatic fittings, seeks an experienced sourcing professional to drive supplier selection, RFQs, and cost optimization for fittings across NPD programs.

Based in Kelambakkam, Chennai, the role requires 10+ years in sourcing with an engineering or graduate qualification. You will develop dual sources, evaluate supplier capabilities, negotiate terms, and ensure timely delivery for new product introductions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement.
• Engineering or technical degree preferred.
• Experience with RFQs, supplier evaluations, and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategy for fittings including hydraulic and pneumatic components.
• Prepare and issue RFQs with complete technical requirements.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities in machining, forging, and casting.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and lead times with suppliers.
• Develop dual and alternate sources to ensure supply continuity.
• Monitor supplier performance on quality, cost, and delivery.

Education

Engineering Graduate

Job description

Key Performance Area:

• Lead sourcing strategy for all fitting requirements across NPD programs.
• Source hose fittings including ferrules, stems, and end fittings.
• Source hydraulic and pneumatic fittings including BSP, NPT, JIC, SAE, and metric fittings.
• Source push-to-connect and quick-connect fittings.
• Source adapters, unions, reducers, elbows, and tees.
• Source bite-type and compression fittings.
• Source custom and special-purpose fittings as per engineering drawings and specifications.
• Identify and develop new fitting suppliers.
• Evaluate suppliers based on machining, forging, and casting capabilities.
• Evaluate supplier capability for brass, stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminium components.
• Assess supplier capability to meet dimensional tolerances and pressure-rating requirements.
• Assess supplier quality systems and relevant certifications.
• Prepare and issue RFQs with complete technical requirements.
• Ensure RFQs include drawings, material specifications, pressure ratings, tolerances, and surface-finish requirements.
• Conduct technical evaluation of supplier quotations.
• Conduct commercial comparison and bid evaluation.
• Recommend suitable suppliers based on quality, cost, capability, lead time, and supply reliability.
• Negotiate component pricing and commercial terms.
• Negotiate tooling and development costs.
• Negotiate lead times, MOQ, and payment terms.
• Support sample development, prototype sourcing, and NPD trials.
• Ensure timely availability of fittings as per NPD project schedules.
• Develop dual and alternate sources for critical fitting families.
• Reduce sourcing risk and improve supply continuity.
• Drive cost optimization and value-engineering opportunities.
• Monitor supplier performance on quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Maintain approved supplier and sourcing status for NPD fitting requirements.

Job Features

Job Category Full Time

Location Kelambakkam, Chennai

Experience 10+ years

Education Any Graduate / Engineering Graduate preferred