Senior Sourcing Engineer

Infotrends Software Solutions; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-linked incentives

Global customer exposure

Direct interaction with leadership

Ownership and autonomy

Job summary

ideazmeet (Infotrends Industrial Consultancy & Services Pvt. Ltd.) seeks a Senior Sourcing Engineer to lead technical sourcing, supplier development, and manufacturing assessments for industrial projects.

The role requires strong knowledge of machining, casting, forging, hydraulics, and engineered assemblies, with experience in supplier audits, negotiations, and project execution. Willingness to travel across India for supplier development and site visits.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in Technical Sourcing, Strategic Procurement, Supplier Development, Manufacturing Engineering, or Supplier Quality.
• Ability to interpret Engineering Drawings, GD&T, BOMs, and Material Specifications.
• Experience conducting Supplier Audits and Factory Assessments.
• Strong commercial negotiation and cost-analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including supplier identification, RFQs, technical evaluations, negotiations, and supplier selection.
• Analyze engineering drawings, BOMs, manufacturing processes, and material specifications.
• Conduct supplier capability assessments, factory audits, and manufacturing evaluations.
• Drive supplier development, quality improvements, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Perform manufacturing quality reviews, inspections, and production readiness assessments.
• Lead commercial negotiations related to pricing, lead times, tooling, and supply agreements.
• Manage project execution, supplier coordination, and customer communication.
• Identify and mitigate sourcing, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain risks.
• Mentor junior sourcing engineers and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

CNC Machining

Fabrication

Castings

Forgings

Hydraulics

Engineered Assemblies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Production, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Senior Sourcing Engineer

Company: ideazmeet (Infotrends Industrial Consultancy & Services Pvt. Ltd.)
Location: Hyderabad, India (with travel to manufacturing facilities)
Experience: 7-10 years
Employment Type: Full-time

About ideazmeet

ideazmeet helps global manufacturers enter, scale, and source from India. We partner with customers across India, the US, and Europe to identify, develop, and manage reliable manufacturing suppliers while driving sourcing excellence and supply chain efficiency.

We are a fast-growing organization looking for professionals who thrive in a dynamic environment, take ownership, and are passionate about building world-class manufacturing supply networks.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Sourcing Engineer to lead technical sourcing, supplier development, manufacturing assessments, cost optimization, and project execution for industrial manufacturing projects.

The ideal candidate will possess strong manufacturing knowledge, supplier management expertise, commercial acumen, and the ability to independently manage sourcing projects from supplier identification through production readiness and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including supplier identification, RFQs, technical evaluations, negotiations, and supplier selection.
• Analyze engineering drawings, BOMs, manufacturing processes, and material specifications.
• Conduct supplier capability assessments, factory audits, and manufacturing evaluations.
• Drive supplier development, quality improvements, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Perform manufacturing quality reviews, inspections, and production readiness assessments.
• Lead commercial negotiations related to pricing, lead times, tooling, and supply agreements.
• Manage project execution, supplier coordination, and customer communication.
• Identify and mitigate sourcing, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain risks.
• Mentor junior sourcing engineers and contribute to process improvements.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Production, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• 7-10 years of experience in Technical Sourcing, Strategic Procurement, Supplier Development, Manufacturing Engineering, or Supplier Quality.
• Strong knowledge of:
• CNC Machining
• Fabrication
• Castings
• Forgings
• Hydraulics
• Engineered Assemblies
• Ability to interpret Engineering Drawings, GD&T, BOMs, and Material Specifications.
• Experience conducting Supplier Audits and Factory Assessments.
• Strong commercial negotiation and cost-analysis skills.
• Willingness to travel across India for supplier development and manufacturing visits.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Industrial OEMs, Tier-1 Suppliers, or Export Manufacturing.
• Exposure to US or European customer requirements.
• Knowledge of PPAP, APQP, FMEA, FAI, and ISO 9001.
• Experience in Supplier Quality, Localization, Cost Reduction, or New Product Introduction projects.

Why Join ideazmeet?

• Performance-linked incentives
• Global customer exposure
• Direct interaction with leadership
• Opportunity to build and shape supplier ecosystems
• High ownership and decision-making responsibility