Senior Sourcing Engineer

Rotork plc; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotork plc in Chennai is searching for a Senior Sourcing Engineer to spearhead procurement in electrical and electronic categories.

This role will drive cost efficiencies through strategic sourcing and optimize supplier performance, while also ensuring compliance with ethical standards.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronics or a related field, along with 5–6 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement.
• Proven expertise in sourcing electrical/electronic components.
• Experience in a global matrix organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement for electrical/electronic components and C-parts.
• Conduct supply market analyses for emerging opportunities.
• Provide regular updates to leadership on supplier performance metrics.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Cost optimization

Negotiation skills

Analytical ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronics or Mechatronics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Sourcing Engineer to lead procurement activities across electrical and electronic categories—including PCBAs, motors, and wiring harnesses—along with C‑parts like fasteners, bearings, seals, gaskets, and indirect materials. This role is pivotal in shaping Rotork India’s global sourcing strategy, optimizing supplier performance, and driving cost efficiencies while ensuring continuous innovation and quality.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic sourcing: Lead procurement for electrical/electronic components, C‑parts, and indirect materials. Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies aligned with organizational business objectives.

Category support: Collaborate seamlessly with global and regional category team to synchronize local operations and achieve overarching procurement and category goals.

Market research: Conduct supply market analyses to identify emerging opportunities, map supplier capacity and capability, and continuously optimize sourcing strategies.

Supplier management: Rigorously assess supplier capacity, capability, performance, and risk profiles. Strengthen strategic supplier relationships and cultivate resilient, long‑term partnerships.

Cross‑functional collaboration: Work closely with R&D, Engineering, and external vendors to streamline New Product Introductions (NPI) and efficiently resolve technical manufacturing challenges.

Cost optimization: Lead cost‑reduction and localization initiatives, strictly monitor commodity price variances, and manage savings/localization budgets.

Compliance: Ensure absolute adherence to corporate procurement policies, governance frameworks, standard operating procedures, and ethical sourcing standards.

Performance reporting: Provide regular, data‑driven updates to executive leadership on Category Localization projects, global commodity market movements, and supplier performance metrics (Quality, Service, and Pricing).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical & Electronics or Mechatronics or a related technical field
• 5–6 years of experience in strategic Sourcing / Procurement, Supplier development, or engineering
• Strong knowledge of EMS processes, motor manufacturing, and zero‑base costing
• Proven expertise in sourcing electrical/electronic components, C‑parts & Indirect
• Experience in a global matrix organization preferred
• Willingness to travel frequently
• Analytical ability: Skilled in cost analysis and supplier evaluation
• Negotiation: Strong professional negotiating skills with sound business judgment
• Communication: Excellent English proficiency in speaking, writing, and readingIntegrity: High ethical standards and personal integrity
• Technical tools: Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Team orientation: Self‑driven, results‑oriented, and collaborative