Manager - Sourcing & Development (P00150)

NewSpace Research and Technologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

NewSpace Research and Technologies in Bengaluru leads advanced missions and technologies for Indian defence, seeking a Strategic Sourcing Engineer to develop and manage sourcing strategies for critical materials and services. You will drive cost competitiveness, supply assurance, and supplier innovation across the supply base.

The role requires strong technical acumen, detailed cost analyses, and supplier management skills to align sourcing with engineering requirements and meet quality, cost,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5–6 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Exposure to global sourcing, supplier development, and cost reduction projects.
• Knowledge of ISO, APQP, and PPAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and engineering requirements.
• Identify, qualify, and develop suppliers to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Drive supplier consolidation, risk mitigation, and strategic partnerships.
• Analyze cost structures to identify opportunities for cost reduction, localization, and value engineering.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to drive design-to-cost initiatives.
• Lead negotiations for pricing, contracts, and long-term agreements with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance across Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Service parameters.
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with company procurement policies and standards.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Cost modeling

Supplier negotiations

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / IFS)

Job description

8-10

Full-Time

Who we are:

We are a start-up based out of Bengaluru & Delhi NCR. We are engaged in development of next generation missions and technologies (NGM&T) towards future warfare needs of the Indian defence forces. It is undertaking research towards enhancing persistence and autonomy for unmanned vehicles and robotic swarms. NRT’s product development portfolio includes a solar power stratospheric high altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS) unmanned platform and an air/ground launched stand-off autonomous system.

The Strategic Sourcing Engineer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing sourcing strategies for critical materials, components, and services. This role requires strong technical acumen, cost analysis expertise, and supplier management skills to drive cost competitiveness, supply assurance, and innovation across the supply base.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and engineering requirements.

Identify, qualify, and develop suppliers to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets.

Drive supplier consolidation, risk mitigation, and establish long-term strategic partnerships.

Analyze cost structures to identify opportunities for cost reduction, localization, and value engineering.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing) to drive design-to-cost initiatives.

Conduct Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Should-Cost analyses to optimize sourcing decisions.

Lead negotiations for pricing, contracts, and long-term agreements with suppliers.

Monitor supplier performance across Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Service (QCDS) parameters.

Implement supplier development and performance improvement programs.

4. Process & Compliance

Ensure all sourcing activities comply with company procurement policies and standards.

Manage RFQs, bid analysis, supplier selection, and contract finalization processes.

Maintain accurate sourcing documentation and reporting for audits and management reviews.

Track market trends, emerging technologies, and cost drivers to inform sourcing decisions.

Identify potential supply chain risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.

Benchmark industry best practices to continuously improve sourcing efficiency.

• Strong technical knowledge in [relevant domain: electronics / mechanical / electrical / plastics / sheet metal, etc.].
• Expertise in strategic sourcing, cost modeling, and supplier negotiations.
• Proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / IFS), and sourcing tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and deliver results under tight timelines.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 5–6 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management — preferably in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Exposure to global sourcing, supplier development, and cost reduction projects.
• Knowledge of quality systems such as ISO, APQP, and PPAP will be an added advantage.