Supplier Development & Cost Optimization Manager

Taggd; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Taggd in Haryana, Gurugram is seeking a Supplier Development & Cost Optimization Manager to lead supplier development and cost-reduction initiatives. You will drive manufacturing excellence by improving supplier capabilities and collaborating with procurement, quality, and engineering to boost quality, delivery, cost, and technology.

The role requires 8–15 years of experience in manufacturing or related sectors, hands-on costing expertise, and strong analytical and stakeholder-management skills.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing technologies (Machining, Molding, Assembly, Electronics Manufacturing, etc.).
• Expertise in process-wise costing, cost breakdown, yield, and productivity analyses.
• Hands-on experience in supplier development and factory improvement projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive Cost-Down (CD), VE/VA, productivity, yield, and process improvement projects.
• Conduct manufacturing cost analysis and establish target costs from drawings/specifications.
• Assess supplier manufacturing processes, equipment, and quality systems.
• Lead supplier capability development and shop-floor improvement activities.
• Implement quality tools such as PFMEA, SPC, Control Plans, and CTQ.
• Develop supplier improvement roadmaps and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with global and regional stakeholders for supplier development initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing technologies

Cost analysis

Supplier development

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

PFMEA

SPC

Control Plans

7QC tools

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

Job Title - Supplier Development & Cost Optimization Manager

• Experience: 8-15 Years
• Work Mode- Work from Office,
• 5 Days a week ( 8 am to 5 PM)

Role Summary

Lead supplier development and cost reduction initiatives by driving manufacturing excellence, supplier capability improvement, and cost optimization. Work closely with suppliers, procurement, quality, and engineering teams to enhance supplier competitiveness in quality, delivery, cost, and technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Cost-Down (CD), VE/VA, productivity, yield, and process improvement projects.
• Conduct manufacturing cost analysis and establish target costs from drawings/specifications.
• Assess supplier manufacturing processes, equipment, and quality systems.
• Lead supplier capability development and shop-floor improvement activities.
• Implement quality tools such as PFMEA, SPC, Control Plans, and CTQ.
• Develop supplier improvement roadmaps and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with global and regional stakeholders for supplier development initiatives.

Must Have

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing technologies (Machining, Molding, Assembly, Electronics Manufacturing, etc.).
• Expertise in process-wise costing, cost breakdown, yield, and productivity analysis.
• Hands-on experience in supplier development and factory improvement projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred

• Experience in Procurement, Supplier Quality, Industrial Engineering, or VE/VA.
• Knowledge of FMEA, SPC, 7QC tools, and Lean Manufacturing.
• Understanding of the Indian supplier ecosystem and manufacturing landscape.

Ideal Background

Supplier Development Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Cost Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Industrial Engineer, or Procurement Engineer from Automotive, Electronics, or Industrial Manufacturing sectors.