AGM - Materials

As a dynamic and result-oriented AGM Materials at one of the highly reputed Tier-1 Auto-ancillary group based in NCR, you will be leading the procurement and vendor development function for mechanical components including Castings, Sheet Metal, and Proprietary Items. Your role will involve ensuring cost-effective sourcing, quality assurance, supplier performance, and strategic supply chain management in alignment with the organization's growth objectives. Key Responsibilities: - Lead end-to-end procurement of mechanical components such as Castings, Sheet Metal, Machined Parts, Fasteners, and Proprietary Items. - Develop and implement sourcing strategies to achieve cost reduction, quality improvement, and delivery reliability. - Negotiate commercial terms, long-term supply agreements, and strategic partnerships with key vendors. - Monitor price trends, raw material indices, and market intelligence for cost optimization. - Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers to strengthen the supply base. - Ensure supplier audits, capability assessments, and compliance with technical and quality standards. - Drive localization and indigenization initiatives in line with company and OEM requirements. - Establish robust vendor performance metrics and improvement programs. - Collaborate with R&D, Production, and Quality teams for early supplier involvement in new product development (NPD). - Ensure smooth material availability to meet production schedules and customer demands. - Implement best practices in procurement systems, ERP, and process digitization. - Drive sustainability, ethical sourcing, and cost-efficiency initiatives. - Lead and mentor a team of procurement and material planning professionals. - Build a performance-driven culture with a focus on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Qualifications & Experience: - Education: B.E. / B.Tech (Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering preferred). - Experience: 15 - 18 years of relevant experience in Procurement & Vendor Development within a Tier-1 Automotive or Auto-component manufacturing setup. - Domain Expertise: Strong understanding of casting, sheet metal, machining, and proprietary mechanical components. - Proven track record in cost negotiation, supplier management, and global sourcing. - Exposure to ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / similar) and advanced procurement practices. If you are interested in this opportunity, kindly mail your CV to abhijit@lisandrim.com.,