SOURCING NPD - FABRICATIONS

Roots Group; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoho in Coimbatore, India is seeking a skilled Sourcing & Supplier Development Professional to drive fabrication component sourcing for new product introductions. You will evaluate suppliers for sheet metal and chassis assemblies, conduct should-costing, and lead negotiations to secure quality at competitive prices.

You will collaborate with design, R&D, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure supplier readiness for prototypes and production builds, while monitoring performance and driving

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of metal fabrication, welding and sheet metal manufacturing processes.
• Experience in sourcing chassis, tubular structures, pipe bending, and automotive components.
• Expertise in product costing, should costing and Zero-Based Costing methodologies.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Understanding of automotive or EV manufacturing processes.
• Experience in supplier development, localization and NPD sourcing activities.
• Proficiency in SAP/ERP systems and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities for NPD projects involving fabricated and welded components.
• Identify, evaluate and develop suppliers for sheet metal, steel fabrication, pipe bending and chassis assemblies.
• Perform detailed product costing, should-cost analysis and ZBC to reduce costs.
• Conduct commercial negotiations with suppliers for price, quality and delivery.
• Collaborate with Design, R&D, Quality and Manufacturing during product development and localization.
• Analyze drawings, BOMs and specifications to support sourcing decisions.
• Drive supplier capability assessments, process audits and capacity evaluations.
• Support prototype, pilot and production builds with supplier readiness.
• Monitor supplier performance on quality, cost, delivery and milestones.
• Identify value engineering opportunities across fabricated components.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

GD&T reading

Tools

SAP/ERP

MS Excel

Job description

Coimbatore, India | Posted on 18/06/2026

• Lead sourcing activities for NPD projects involving fabricated and welded components.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers for sheet metal, steel fabrication, pipe bending, and chassis assemblies.
• Perform detailed product costing, should-cost analysis, and Zero-Based Costing (ZBC) to achieve cost reduction targets.
• Conduct commercial negotiations with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and delivery commitments.
• Collaborate with Design, R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing teams during product development and localization activities.
• Analyze engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications to support sourcing decisions.
• Drive supplier capability assessments, process audits, and capacity evaluations.
• Support prototype, pilot, and production build requirements by ensuring timely supplier readiness.
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, cost, delivery, and development milestones.
• Identify value engineering and cost optimization opportunities across fabricated components.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of metal fabrication, steel fabrication, welding, and sheet metal manufacturing processes.
• Experience in sourcing chassis, tubular structures, pipe bending, and fabricated automotive components.
• Expertise in product costing, should costing, and Zero-Based Costing methodologies.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Understanding of automotive or EV manufacturing processes.
• Experience in supplier development, localization, and NPD sourcing activities.
• Proficiency in SAP/ERP systems and MS Excel.