We are looking for a strong Techno-Commercial / Strategic Sourcing professional who will be responsible for end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities for engineering components, with hands-on experience in Sheet Metal sourcing being mandatory.
The candidate will work closely with Engineering, Design, Quality, Production and Commercial teams to develop reliable suppliers, achieve cost competitiveness, ensure quality and support timely material availability.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end sourcing and procurement of engineering components, with primary responsibility for Sheet Metal components and fabricated parts.
- Develop and maintain a strong supplier/vendor base for Sheet Metal, fabrication and other engineering components.
- Identify, evaluate and onboard new suppliers based on quality, cost, capacity, technology and delivery capability.
- Handle RFQ/RFP activities, technical-commercial evaluation, quotation comparison and supplier negotiations.
- Conduct cost analysis, price benchmarking and cost negotiation to achieve optimum procurement cost.
- Work closely with the Engineering/Design team to understand drawings, specifications, BOMs and technical requirements.
- Have a good understanding of Sheet Metal fabrication processes, including laser cutting, bending, punching, welding, fabrication, powder coating/painting and related processes.
- Review technical drawings and specifications and coordinate with suppliers for feasibility and manufacturability.
- Drive cost reduction / VA-VE initiatives through alternate suppliers, process improvements, material optimization and localization.
- Ensure suppliers meet agreed quality standards, delivery schedules and commercial terms.
- Coordinate with Quality and Engineering teams for supplier qualification, development and corrective actions.
- Monitor supplier performance through Quality, Cost and Delivery (QCD) parameters.
- Negotiate commercial terms including price, payment terms, lead time, MOQ, tooling/development cost and other commercial conditions.
- Support new product development/NPI activities from the sourcing perspective.
- Manage vendor development activities for new and existing components.
- Track market trends, raw-material prices and supplier capabilities to support effective sourcing decisions.
- Maintain sourcing data, quotation comparisons, vendor records and cost-related MIS.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure timely material availability without compromising cost and quality.
Mandatory Requirements
Sheet Metal sourcing experience is MUST.
The candidate should have strong practical experience in sourcing/procurement of:
- Sheet Metal Components
- Fabricated Components
- Enclosures / Cabinets
- Brackets & Supports
- Welded Assemblies
- Laser-cut & CNC components
- Pressed / Punched components
- Powder-coated / Painted components
Desired Technical Knowledge
- Sheet Metal fabrication processes
- Engineering drawings and BOMs
- Material grades and specifications
- Fabrication and welding processes
- Laser cutting / CNC bending / punching
- Powder coating / painting
- Tooling and fixture requirements
- Costing and should-cost analysis
- Supplier development and qualification
- Vendor negotiation
- Quality standards and inspection requirements
Candidate Profile
We are looking for a candidate who is:
- Strong in technical as well as commercial understanding.
- Experienced in Sheet Metal sourcing/procurement from manufacturing/engineering companies.
- Capable of independently handling supplier negotiations and vendor development.
- Comfortable working with Engineering, Quality, Production and Finance teams.
- Strong in analytical skills, commercial acumen and cost optimization.
- Proactive in identifying alternate suppliers and developing the supply base.
- Willing to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Stable in career history with reasonable tenure in previous organizations.
Key Performance Areas
- Sheet Metal sourcing and vendor development
- Cost reduction and cost optimization
- New supplier development
- Supplier quality
- On-time delivery
- Commercial negotiation
- Vendor performance management
- Localization / alternate source development
New product sourcing support Role & responsibilities
Preferred candidate profile