Executive - Mechanical Sourcing

CYIENT DLM Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

CYIENT DLM Ltd in Bengaluru, India, seeks a Mechanical Sourcing Executive with 3-8 years in mechanical sourcing, vendor development, or procurement within EMS, electronics manufacturing, automotive, aerospace or industrial sectors.

You will lead sourcing, cost optimization, tooling, and supplier development for sheet metal, plastics, machined, die-cast parts, and assemblies, supporting NPI and mass production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Certification in Supply Chain Management or Procurement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and vendor development for mechanical components including sheet metal, plastics, machined parts and assemblies.
• Perform cost analysis and drive cost optimization and price negotiations.
• Manage tooling and mold development, RFQs, and supplier qualification.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality and Programs during NPI and localization.
• Ensure ISO 9001/AS9100 compliance and monitor supplier performance with KPIs.
• Oversee procurement planning, schedules, and supplier performance reviews.

Skills

Vendor development

Cost analysis

Negotiation

Supply chain management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Certification in Supply Chain Management or Procurement

Tools

ERP systems

PPAP/APQP

Job description

A Design Led Manufacturing Partner to meet complex product requirements.

For over 30 years, Cyient DLM has been a trusted electronics and mechanical manufacturing partner and systems supplier to some of the largest players across multiple industries. As an integrated manufacturing partner that provides Design Led Manufacturing (DLM) solutions to customers, we take ownership of design, manufacturing, testing, and certification support to ensure that customers' products meet robust standards in reliability, safety, and performance. We have expertise in safety-critical electronics in highly regulated industries. Our engineers have significant design and manufacturing expertise that helps our customers build complex products and achieve faster time-to-market.

Job Description

Position: Mechanical Sourcing Executive

Department: SCM

Experience Required

3-8 Years of experience in Mechanical Sourcing, VendorDevelopment, or Procurement within EMS, Electronics Manufacturing, Automotive,Aerospace, or Industrial Manufacturing sectors.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor'sDegree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  
• Certificationin Supply Chain Management or Procurement will be an added advantage.
  

Job Summary

The Mechanical Sourcing Executive will be responsible forsourcing, vendor development, cost optimization, and procurement of mechanicalcomponents including sheet metal, plastic molded parts, machined components,die-cast parts, and assemblies. The role requires strong expertise in supplieridentification, cost analysis, tooling and mold development, pricenegotiations, and supply chain management to support New Product Introduction(NPI) and mass production requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Mechanical Component Development &Sourcing

• Leadsourcing activities for mechanical components, ensuring quality, cost, anddelivery objectives are achieved.
  
• Identify,evaluate, qualify, and develop suppliers for sheet metal, plastic,machining, die-casting, and fabricated components.
  
• Collaboratewith Engineering, Quality, and Program teams during new productdevelopment and localization initiatives.
  
• Drivesupplier capability assessments and risk mitigation plans.
  

2. Costing & Commercial Negotiations

• Performdetailed cost analysis for mechanical parts, including raw material,processing, tooling, and logistics costs.
  
• Prepareshould-cost models and benchmark supplier quotations.
  
• Negotiatecommercial terms, pricing agreements, payment terms, and annual costreduction initiatives.
  
• Delivermeasurable cost savings while maintaining product quality and supplycontinuity.
  

3. Tooling & Mold Development

• ManageRFQs, supplier selection, and commercial discussions for tooling and molddevelopment.
  
• Coordinatewith suppliers and internal engineering teams during tool design,manufacturing, trials, and validation.
  
• Monitortooling timelines, costs, modifications, and ownership documentation.
  
• Supportmold transfer and capacity expansion activities as required.
  
• Identifyand develop suppliers for special processes such as powder coating,anodizing, plating, heat treatment, silk screening, laser marking, andother value-added manufacturing processes.
  
• Ensuresupplier compliance with customer specifications and manufacturingstandards.
  
• Establishdual sourcing strategies where applicable.
  

5. Compliance & Quality Standards

• Ensuresourcing activities comply with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS9100, customerrequirements, and applicable industry standards.
  
• Participatein supplier audits and quality improvement initiatives.
  
• Monitorsupplier performance through KPIs including Quality, Cost, Delivery, andResponsiveness.
  

6. Procurement & Supply Chain Management

• Manageprocurement planning and purchase order execution for mechanicalcommodities.
  
• Tracksupplier production schedules to ensure on-time delivery and supportcustomer demand.
  
• Resolvesupply chain disruptions and coordinate corrective actions with suppliers.
  
• Monitorinventory levels and support cost-effective purchasing strategies.
  
• Buildlong-term strategic relationships with key suppliers.
  
• Conductsupplier business reviews and performance evaluations.
  
• Drivesupplier development programs focused on quality improvement, costcompetitiveness, and lead-time reduction.
  
• Supportcross-functional teams in achieving project milestones and sourcingobjectives.
  
• Strongknowledge of sheet metal fabrication, plastic injection molding,machining, die casting, and tooling processes.
  
• Expertisein supplier development, sourcing strategies, and procurement practices.
  
• Excellentcommercial negotiation and cost analysis skills.
  
• Understandingof BOM costing, should-cost analysis, and total cost of ownershipconcepts.
  
• Familiaritywith APQP, PPAP, FAI, and supplier quality processes.
  
• Stronganalytical, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
  
• Abilityto work effectively with cross-functional and global teams.