Strategic Procurement Manager

Search Advisers Services Guj; Ahmednagar; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Advisers Services Guj in Maharashtra seeks an experienced procurement professional to drive category management, supplier development, and strategic sourcing for electromechanical, plastics, and metal components.

The role emphasizes developing supplier networks, supporting new product development, and achieving cost reductions through value engineering and alternate sourcing. This position requires engineering qualifications and offers growth in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 6–8 years' experience, or BE in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with 3–5 years' experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for key commodities across electromechanical, plastics, metal, and finishing processes.
• Lead new product development (NPD) sourcing, coordinating with Design, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Project teams.
• Drive strategic cost management through negotiations, localization, and continuous productivity improvements.

Skills

Sourcing strategy development

Category management

Supplier development

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

BE in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Basic Qualification: Diploma with Mechanical/Electrical engineering- Exp 6-8 years or BE Mechanical/Electrical Exp 3-5 years.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Category & Commodity Management

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for key commodities including Electromechanical Assemblies, Thermoplastic & Rubber Moulding, Machining, Forging, Casting, Sheet Metal, and Special Processes (Plating, Heat Treatment, Surface Finishing, etc.).
• Build category roadmaps aligned with business objectives, technology trends, and supply market dynamics.
• Leverage manufacturing process knowledge.

2. New Product Development (NPD) Sourcing

• Lead sourcing activities for new product development by identifying and developing capable suppliers within target cost and timeline.
• Collaborate with Design, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Project Management teams during product development.
• Ensure supplier readiness, tooling development, PPAP/APQP completion, and timely production launch.

3. Strategic Cost Management

• Drive annual material cost reduction programs through strategic negotiations, value engineering, localization, alternate sourcing, and productivity initiatives.
• Achieve annualized procurement savings targets (minimum 5% of material spend) while maintaining quality and delivery performance.
• Lead periodic price negotiations, labour rate revisions, and long-term commercial agreements.