Strategic Sourcing Executive

Search Advisers Services Guj; Ahmednagar; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Advisers Services Guj is seeking a seasoned Category & Commodity Manager to drive sourcing for Electromechanical Assemblies and related processes. You will build category roadmaps, leverage manufacturing process knowledge, and align with business goals.

The role emphasizes strategic cost management, localization, annual savings targets, and collaboration with Design, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Project teams to ensure supplier readiness and timely launches.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for key commodities such as Electromechanical Assemblies, Thermoplastic & Rubber Moulding, Machining, Forging, Casting, Sheet Metal, and Special Processes (Plating, Heat Treatment, Surface Finishing, etc.).
• Lead strategic cost management with annual savings targets while maintaining quality and delivery performance.
• Oversee NPD sourcing, supplier readiness, tooling development, PPAP/APQP completion, and timely production launches.

Skills

Sourcing strategies

Category management

Negotiations

Cost optimization

Supplier development

Cross-functional collaboration

New product development

PPAP/APQP

Education

Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical

BE Mechanical/Electrical

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. 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.

3. 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.