Sourcing Engineer-Foundry

Sandvik; Vadodara; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Job summary

Sandvik in Vadodara is seeking a Sourcing Engineer- Foundry to drive material sourcing and supplier collaboration for direct and indirect needs. You will engage with suppliers, push for cost improvements, and align with CAPEX projects to support the foundry operations.

The role emphasizes achieving TCO targets, policy compliance, and strategic supplier relationships across global categories. Requires 6–10 years in steel foundries and a BE in Mechanical Engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6-10 years of experience in relevant positions.
• Experience of working in Steel foundries.

Responsibilities

• Source foundry raw materials and consumables for direct and indirect materials.
• Achieve performance targets by leveraging total cost of ownership levers.
• Ensure adherence to internal and external policies and laws.
• Ensure suppliers comply with Sandvik policies including EHS and Code of Conduct.
• Build long-term strategic relationships with key suppliers.
• Lead annual contract reviews and negotiations to minimize total cost of ownership and meet targets.
• Manage RSO compliance with global and local contracts within category.
• Lead productivity improvements with suppliers to reduce costs and improve yields.
• Provide supplier performance analysis and feedback and participate in evaluations.
• Develop new supplier qualifications for foundry raw materials and services.
• Monitor supply markets and build supplier profiles for key suppliers.
• Coordinate with PAs to share best practices and drive category strategies.
• Support development of local category strategies and action plans.
• Maintain SRM/ERP data per policies.
• Source and negotiate foundry equipment including furnaces, sand plants, moulding lines, and handling systems.
• Conduct techno-commercial evaluations and supplier selections.
• Manage RFQs, contract negotiations, POs, and project timelines.

Education

BE in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

SMRT(i)PL, we have Rock Processing as a business area, which is a leading supplier in equipment, services, support and technical solutions for construction and mining industry and specialist in Crushing, Screening, Mobile plants, and attachments. We are a leading provider of eco-efficient rock processing solutions. Leveraging more than 160 years of engineering excellence, we help our customers optimise their comminution and material handling operations for maximum performance, safety, and efficiency.

We apply our profound industry expertise in crushing, screening, feeding, loading and wear protection, to bring an unrivalled equipment line-up to the market. This unique offering is underpinned by our expert process knowledge, full range of digital tools, high-quality OEM spare parts, consumables, and life-cycle services. Employing around 3000 professionals worldwide, Rock Processing is a business area of the global, high-tech engineering group Sandvik.

Position: Sourcing Engineer- Foundry

Job Location: Vadodara.

Job Role

• Manage sourcing of foundry raw material & consumables - for both Direct and Indirect materials, Foundry CAPEX projects, Machining subcontractors and fettling sub-contractors to support the sourcing projects
• Responsible for achieving performance targets set by Category Sourcing Manager by leveraging total cost of ownership levers, enhancing the overall effectiveness of the organization, and cooperating will all key stakeholders within category team, RSO, Foundry
• Responsible for adherence to internal and external policies, regulations and laws
• Responsible for suppliers’ compliance on Sandvik policies and guidelines including EHS, Supplier Code of Conduct etc.
• Build up and maintain strategic and long-term cooperation relationships with key suppliers
• Together with Clusters/Categories/Supplier KAM lead for supplier annual contract review and negotiation to minimize total cost of ownership and to meet set targets and KPIs (cost, quality and delivery)
• Manage RSO compliance with, and use of, global and local contracts within category
• Lead annual productivity improvements with suppliers pursuing cost reduction opportunities in alignment with the sourcing strategy (e.g. lowering inventory levels, increasing yields, improving supplier operations, etc.).
• Secure supplier quality performance analysis, report and provide feedback on findings, and be actively involved in supplier performance evaluation
• Work for new supplier qualifications for foundry raw materials, consumables, Machining subcontractors and fettling vendors.
• Monitor supply markets, interpret market intelligence and develop supplier profiles for key suppliers
• Manage implementation of savings projects to optimize total cost of ownership from supplier
• Identify and manage implementation of category savings projects globally to optimize total cost of ownership for category
• Work according to processes, leveraging systems and tools
• Collaborate with PAs to ensure sharing and implementation of best practices, execution of continues improvements, and implementation of category strategies
• Support development and implementation of local category strategies, including priorities, targets, and action plans
• Continuously update and manage sourcing information in SRM, ERP, and other company system according to policies and procedures
• Source and negotiate for foundry equipment including Induction Furnaces, Sand Plants, Moulding Lines, Shot Blasting Machines, Dust Collection Systems, Material Handling Systems, Pollution Control Equipment, Machining Equipment and utilities.
• Conduct techno-commercial evaluations and supplier selection.
• Manage RFQs, contract negotiations, purchase orders, and project timelines

Required Experience & Qualification

• Minimum of 6-10 years of experience in relevant positions. Experience of working in Steel foundries.
• B.E- Mechanical Engineering.

What We Offer

Sandvik offers a competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits. In addition, we provide opportunities for professional competence development and training, as well as opportunities for career advancement

Our culture

At Sandvik, we’re tech driven, innovative and entrepreneurial. We believe that success is a team effort so we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where people can be themselves and reach their full potential. So, we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our differences. Visit our stories hub, LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us further.