SOURCING – MANAGER

Hical Technologies Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hical Technologies Pvt Ltd is seeking a seasoned Manager – Sourcing & Procurement with 15–20 years in manufacturing supply chains, especially in aerospace sectors. You will develop category strategies for specialized processes, lead cost-reduction initiatives, and own supplier evaluations and contracts.

The role requires deep AS9100D purchasing knowledge, global supplier management and the ability to drive localisation and risk management across multiple categories.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of experience in sourcing, purchase or supply chain in manufacturing.
• Aerospace/defence/space supply chain experience is mandatory; AS9100 cert. preferred.
• Proven track record in supplier development, cost reduction and localisation across multiple commodities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies for special processes, COTS parts and metals & mechanical parts.
• Lead the annual cost-reduction programme with targets, should-cost models and negotiations.
• Own the Approved Vendor List: supplier selection, evaluation, and risk management across categories.
• Lead supplier audits (system, process and special process) with Quality; ensure NADCAP and customer approvals.
• Ensure AS9100D purchasing compliance – flow-down requirements, sub-tier control, traceability, audits.
• Manage SAP data integrity and drive MRP-based, exception-driven buying.
• Own supplier contracts, NDAs, long-term agreements and commercial terms with Legal and Finance.
• Drive localisation, import substitution and dual sourcing with Engg and Quality approval.
• Support Business Development and Engineering at enquiry/ quotation with supply-base inputs.
• Balance workload across specialist groups and develop team capability.
• Report category performance via KPIs and reviews.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Vendor development

AS9100 knowledge

Global supplier management

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics

MBA / PG Diploma in Materials Management or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Education Qualification

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics Engineering
• MBA / PG Diploma in Materials Management or Supply Chain Management is an added advantage

Experience

• Minimum 15-20 years of experience in sourcing / purchase / supply chain in a manufacturing environment, of which a substantial period in a team-leading or category-owning role.
• Experience in an aerospace, defence or space industry supply chain is mandatory; AS9100 certified organisation preferred.
• Demonstrated track record in supply base development, cost reduction, localisation and supplier quality improvement across more than one commodity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies for special processes, COTS parts and metals & mechanical parts, aligned to the business plan and programme requirements.
• Lead the annual cost-reduction programme – set and track savings targets by category, approve should-cost models and negotiation mandates, and conclude high-value negotiations.
• Own the Approved Vendor List across all categories – supplier selection, approval, periodic evaluation and re-rating, de-listing, and supply risk management (single source, financial health, capacity, geopolitical).
• Lead supplier audits (system, process and special process) jointly with Quality; ensure NADCAP and customer-approved source compliance for all special processes.
• Ensure complete AS9100D purchasing compliance – flow-down of customer requirements, sub-tier control, counterfeit avoidance, traceability and record retention; represent Purchasing in customer and regulatory audits.
• Govern SAP data integrity – vendor master, info records, source lists, lead times and prices – and drive MRP-based, exception-driven buying.
• Own supplier contracts, NDAs, long-term agreements and commercial terms in coordination with Legal and Finance; manage commercial and contractual risk.
• Drive localisation, import substitution and dual sourcing programmes with Engineering and Quality approval.
• Support Business Development and Engineering at the enquiry and quotation stage with supply-base feasibility, target costing and should-cost inputs.
• Balance workload and priorities across the three specialist groups; ensure cross-training so that no category is exposed to single-person dependency.
• Build team capability – recruitment, training, KRA setting, performance review and succession planning for the sourcing team.
• Report category performance to management through defined KPIs and monthly operating reviews.

Authority

• Approve quote comparison statements and negotiation outcomes within the delegated authority matrix.
• Recommend supplier approval, re-rating and de-listing to the GM – Sourcing.

Category Knowledge Requirements

The Manager is expected to have command-level knowledge of all three categories and to be able to review, challenge and approve the technical and commercial work of each specialist group. The detailed technical scope of each category is defined in the respective Engineer / Senior Engineer job descriptions.

• Special Processes
• COTS and Standard Parts
• Metals and Mechanical Parts

General Requirements

• Materials, product and drawing knowledge
• Negotiation and commercial skills
• Source identification and vendor development
• AS9100 requirements
• Global supplier management

Additional Requirements

• Process Automation using AI and Software
• Raw Material and Price Database – Creation and Management
• Price Competitiveness and Winning Business on Cost

Interfaces

Internal:

Engineering and NPD, Quality Assurance and Quality Control, Production, Production Planning and Control, Stores and Logistics, Programme Management, Finance and Accounts, Business Development, Human Resources.

External:

Suppliers and manufacturers, special-process processors, franchised distributors and stockiest, mills and raw material service centers, freight forwarders and customs house agents, customers (for approved sources and directed buys), certification and audit bodies.