Senior Manager Sourcing & Purchase

Vecmocon Technologies Pvt Ltd.; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Vecmocon Technologies Pvt Ltd. is seeking a senior procurement leader to manage end-to-end sourcing for mechanical and electronic components in a fast-paced manufacturing setup in India.

The role requires steering supplier selection, negotiations, and cost-optimization while ensuring quality and on-time delivery. You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production, NPI, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to secure materials, drive value, and build a resilient supplier base.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in sourcing or supply-chain functions.
• Strong experience in mechanical and electronic component sourcing.
• Exposure to automotive, EV, electronics, Tier-1, OEM, or manufacturing organizations preferred.
• Experience in supplier development and vendor management.
• Strong negotiation, cost-analysis, and should-cost skills.
• Understanding APQP, PPAP, supplier quality, and NPI processes.
• Ability to manage multiple suppliers and priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement for mechanical and electronic components.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with cost, quality, delivery, and business requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, develop, and onboard suppliers for new and existing products.
• Handle commercial negotiations, RFQs, price benchmarking, and supplier finalization.
• Drive cost-reduction and value-engineering initiatives without compromising quality.
• Manage procurement activities for production, NPI, prototype, and development requirements.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Production, NPI, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
• Ensure timely material availability and minimize supply disruptions.
• Monitor supplier performance across Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Service parameters.
• Develop alternate and local suppliers to reduce dependency and improve supply-chain resilience.
• Support supplier audits, PPAP/APQP activities, and new-product development requirements in coordination with Quality and Engineering teams.
• Review purchase orders, contracts, commercial terms, lead times, MOQ, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Track market trends, commodity prices, and supply-chain risks to support procurement decisions.
• Manage supplier escalations and drive closure of commercial and delivery-related issues.
• Build and mentor the sourcing/purchase team and establish strong procurement processes and governance.
• Maintain sourcing MIS, cost-saving trackers, supplier databases, and procurement reports for management review.
• Oversee sourcing for sheet metal, machined components, plastic and molded parts, fabrication, die casting, fasteners, enclosures, automotive mechanical assemblies, PCB/PCBA, electronic components, wiring harnesses, connectors, sensors, controllers, displays, and electrical assemblies.

Skills

Sourcing and procurement

Negotiation

Vendor management

Cost analysis

Cross-functional coordination

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Job description

ROLE

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement for mechanical and electronic components.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with cost, quality, delivery, and business requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, develop, and onboard suppliers for new and existing products.
• Handle commercial negotiations, RFQs, price benchmarking, and supplier finalization.
• Drive cost‑reduction and value‑engineering initiatives without compromising quality.
• Manage procurement activities for production, NPI, prototype, and development requirements.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Production, NPI, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
• Ensure timely material availability and minimize supply disruptions.
• Monitor supplier performance across Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Service parameters.
• Develop alternate and local suppliers to reduce dependency and improve supply‑chain resilience.
• Support supplier audits, PPAP/APQP activities, and new‑product development requirements in coordination with Quality and Engineering teams.
• Review purchase orders, contracts, commercial terms, lead times, MOQ, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Track market trends, commodity prices, and supply‑chain risks to support procurement decisions.
• Manage supplier escalations and drive closure of commercial and delivery‑related issues.
• Build and mentor the sourcing/purchase team and establish strong procurement processes and governance.
• Maintain sourcing MIS, cost‑saving trackers, supplier databases, and procurement reports for management review.
• Oversee sourcing for sheet metal, machined components, plastic and molded parts, fabrication, die casting, fasteners, enclosures, automotive mechanical assemblies, PCB/PCBA, electronic components, wiring harnesses, connectors, sensors, controllers, displays, and electrical assemblies.

REQUIREMENTS

• 8–12 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, purchase, or supply‑chain functions.
• Strong experience in mechanical and electronic component sourcing.
• Prior exposure to automotive, EV, electronics, Tier‑1, OEM, or manufacturing organizations preferred.
• Strong supplier‑development and vendor‑management experience.
• Excellent commercial negotiation and cost‑analysis skills.
• Good understanding of RFQ, BOM costing, should‑cost analysis, contracts, and purchase processes.
• Understanding of APQP, PPAP, supplier quality, and NPI processes.
• Ability to manage multiple suppliers, categories, and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong stakeholder‑management and cross‑functional coordination skills.
• Good analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Experience leading or mentoring a sourcing/procurement team preferred.
• Leadership & ownership: ability to take complete ownership of the sourcing and procurement function and drive accountability.
• Strategic thinking: evaluate supplier strategy, cost opportunities, localization, risk, and long‑term sourcing requirements.
• Negotiation & influencing: excellent negotiation skills with ability to influence suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Decision‑making: ability to make timely, data‑driven decisions in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Problem‑solving: structured approach to resolving supply, cost, quality, and vendor‑related challenges.
• Stakeholder management: collaborate effectively with Engineering, Quality,