Senior Engineer-Sourcing 1

Eaton; Puducherry; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking an experienced sourcing specialist for mechanical, electrical and electronics commodities in Puducherry, India. The role requires 3–7 years in strategic sourcing and leadership in managing supplier performance to reduce costs and increase value.

You will develop sourcing strategies, lead supplier evaluations, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with engineering and production teams. Proficiency in SAP/Oracle ERP and cross-functional teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or SCM.
• 3–7 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities.
• Lead supplier identification, evaluation, and qualification processes.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing to achieve value and mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to align sourcing with technical requirements.
• Support new product development and localization initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Analytical

Supplier management

SAP/Oracle ERP

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or SCM

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Description:

What You’ll Do

We are seeking a experienced sourcing specialist for key industrial commodities including mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics commodities (Sheetmetal fabrication, Machining, Forging, Casting, Transformers, Panels, electronics). The ideal candidate will have 3 to 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing and proven leadership in managing teams, driving supplier performance, and delivering cost efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities.
• Lead supplier identification, evaluation, and qualification processes.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing to achieve optimal value and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to align sourcing with technical requirements.
• Support new product development and localization initiatives.

Supplier & Process Management

• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct market intelligence and benchmarking.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes and supplier capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management,
• 3 to 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement.

Skills

• Proven expertise in sourcing: sheet metal.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and supplier management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and sourcing tools.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.