Purchase Engineer

Sonalika Tractors; Hoshiarpur; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonalika Tractors is seeking a procurement specialist to lead commercial activities for Sheet Metal and Fabrication. You will focus on building competitive supplier partnerships, driving cost optimization through Zero-Based Costing (ZBC) and value engineering, and supporting New Product Development for the assigned module.

The role requires strong negotiation skills to secure long-term contracts, close cost savings, and manage influences of inflation on sourcing costs while aligning with the

Qualifications

• Drive cost reduction through ZBC, value engineering and alternate sourcing.
• Conduct cost analysis and finalize pricing aligned with benchmarks.
• Monitor inflation/deflation trends in Sheet Metal & Fabrication and manage impact on sourcing cost.
• Negotiate long-term contracts with suppliers to lock in cost advantages.
• Deliver part-level cost savings and cost-avoidance targets to meet financial goals.

Responsibilities

• To manage the commercial, costing, and vendor development for Sheet Metal & Fabrication.
• Enable cost optimization through Zero-Based Costing (ZBC) and support New Product Development (NPD) for the assigned module.

Skills

Cost reduction via ZBC

Value engineering

Alternate sourcing

Negotiation

Cost analysis & pricing

Job description

Role & responsibilities:

To manage the commercial, costing, and vendor development of Sheet Metal & Fabrication. The role focuses on building competitive supplier partnerships, driving cost optimization through Zero-Based Costing (ZBC), ensuring quality and delivery compliance, and enabling smooth New Product Development(NPD) for assigned Module.

Preferred candidate profile:

• Drive cost reduction through ZBC, value engineering, and alternate sourcing for assigned (Sheet Metal /Fabrication).
• Conduct cost analysis and finalize pricing in line with company benchmarks.
• Monitor inflation/deflation trends in Sheet Metal & Fabrication and proactively manage impact on sourcing cost.
• Negotiate long-term contracts with suppliers to lock in cost advantages.
• Deliver part-level cost savings and cost-avoidance targets to contribute to annual financial goals.