Assistant Manager - Sourcing (Mechanical/ Industrial Engineering)

Working Hours- 9am to 5:30 pm (Monday to Friday) and 9am to 1pm (Saturday)

Sourcing Operations

• Manage sourcing of fabricated structures, precision-machined parts, sheet-metal components, hydraulics-related fabrication, assemblies, and other engineered parts.
• Ensure procurement aligns with approved drawings, technical specifications, QAP/WPS norms, and cost targets.
• Review PRs, floating RFQs, preparing cost comparisons, negotiating terms, and issuing POs in line with DoA.

Cost Management & Value Engineering

• Analyse cost build-ups for fabrication and machining (material, labour, overheads, consumables).
• Identify opportunities for VA/VE, process improvements, alternate materials, and design-for-manufacture suggestions.
• Drive annual cost-reduction initiatives supported by data, industry benchmarks, and supplier engagements.

Supplier Development & Performance

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers for fabrication, machining, surface treatment, and sub-assemblies.
• Conduct supplier capability assessments covering plant infrastructure, manufacturing processes, QC systems, and compliance.
• Improve supplier delivery, quality, and cost performance through structured development plans.
• Support suppliers in process improvements, fixturing ideas, throughput improvement, and quality system enhancements.

Technical & Manufacturing Process Interface

• Interpret manufacturing drawings, GD&T, welding symbols, tolerances, machining operations, and BOM structures.
• Understand fabrication processes: cutting, bending, welding, machining, surface treatment, NDT, painting, and assembly.
• Review process flows, cycle times, routings, and inspection methods used by suppliers.
• Work with internal Engineering, QA, PPC, and Production teams for smooth execution.

Supplier Quality & Compliance

• Work with QA for inspections, NCR closure, deviation approvals, and preventive actions.
• Ensure suppliers adhere to quality plans, welding procedures (WPS/PQR), traceability norms, OHS compliance, and statutory requirements.
• Periodic audits for capability, process adherence, and continual improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering. MBA or relevant postgraduate qualifications would be an advantage.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in vendor sourcing & development, supply chain management, preferably in the heavy machinery manufacturing / construction equipment industry.
• Proficiency in advance Excel and ERP systems

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹1,000,000.00 - ₹1,300,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pune, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• What is your current CTC?
• What is your expected salary?
• We are looking for an immediate joiner or short notice period candidate. What is your notice period?
• Have you worked in a heavy machinery manufacturing / construction equipment industry? If yes, then kindly name the company.

Experience:

• Vendor management: 10 years (Required)
• Supply Chain management: 10 years (Required)

Work Location: In person