Strategic Sourcing Lead

Search Advisers Services Guj; Vadodara; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Advisers Services Guj in Vadodara, India seeks an experienced professional to lead mechanical procurement and strategic sourcing initiatives. You will shape sourcing strategies across metal, plastic, and electromechanical components, driving cost reductions and supplier development to enable successful product launches.

Responsibilities include leading NPD sourcing, supplier audits, negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and

Qualifications

• 515 years of experience in Mechanical Procurement / Strategic Sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for mechanical components, including Sheet Metal, Machining, Forging, Casting, Plastic & Rubber Moulding, Electromechanical Assemblies, and Special Processes.
• Lead NPD sourcing activities, supplier identification, tooling development, PPAP/APQP, and timely product launch.
• Drive cost reduction through strategic negotiations, value engineering, localization, alternate sourcing, and productivity improvement.
• Conduct should-cost analysis, cost breakdowns, market benchmarking, and supplier quotation evaluations.
• Identify, develop, and manage suppliers to ensure quality, cost, delivery, and manufacturing capability.
• Lead supplier audits, performance reviews, risk mitigation, and supplier base optimization.
• Manage commercial negotiations, pricing agreements, payment terms, and supplier contracts.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain teams for product cost optimization and operational excellence.
• Drive procurement analytics, savings initiatives, process improvements, and sourcing digitalization.

Skills

Mechanical procurement

Strategic sourcing

NPD sourcing

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for mechanical components, including Sheet Metal, Machining, Forging, Casting, Plastic & Rubber Moulding, Electromechanical Assemblies, and Special Processes.
• Lead NPD sourcing activities, supplier identification, tooling development, PPAP/APQP, and timely product launch.
• Drive cost reduction through strategic negotiations, value engineering, localization, alternate sourcing, and productivity improvement.
• Conduct should-cost analysis, cost breakdowns, market benchmarking, and supplier quotation evaluations.
• Identify, develop, and manage suppliers to ensure quality, cost, delivery, and manufacturing capability.
• Lead supplier audits, performance reviews, risk mitigation, and supplier base optimization.
• Manage commercial negotiations, pricing agreements, payment terms, and supplier contracts.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain teams for product cost optimization and operational excellence.
• Drive procurement analytics, savings initiatives, process improvements, and sourcing digitalization.

Preferred candidate profile

• 515 years of experience in Mechanical Procurement / Strategic Sourcing.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical components, manufacturing processes, costing, and supplier development.
• Experience in NPD sourcing, cost optimization, localization, and commercial negotiations.