Assistant Sourcing Manager

Job Title: Assistant Manager - Mechanical Sourcing

Company: Cyient DLM

Location: Bangalore

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced mechanical sourcing engineer with 812 years of experience, preferably in the aerospace/defense sector. The candidate will handle sourcing of sheet metal, machining, casting, and stamping parts; manage vendor development and part-approval processes; and ensure timely supply of components to meet production demands while optimizing cost, quality, and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and procure mechanical parts/components, including sheet metal, machined, cast, and stamped parts for aerospace/defense products.

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify vendors; drive vendor development and approval processes for new parts.

• Negotiate with suppliers to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets in line with customer requirements and company budgets.

• Collaborate with internal teams (engineering, quality, production, and supply chain) and customers during part design, development, and approval stages.

• Ensure compliance with relevant aerospace/defense industry standards (e.g., ISO/AS standards) and documentation requirements.

• Implement cost-reduction strategies and continuous improvement initiatives for sourcing and procurement.

• Manage the purchasing process end-to-end: RFQs, supplier evaluation, POs, follow-ups, quality checks, delivery tracking, and ensuring parts availability for production.

• Monitor supplier performance (quality, delivery, reliability), address any deviations, and ensure corrective actions as needed.

• Maintain accurate procurement records and a supplier database, and generate procurement/cost/vendor performance reports.

Candidate Profile / Requirements

• Diploma or B.E. in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).

• 08–12 years of relevant experience in mechanical sourcing/procurement, especially in the aerospace or defense industry.

• Proven experience sourcing sheet metal, machined, cast, and stamped parts.

• Strong vendor development experience and familiarity with part-development processes.

• Solid understanding of aerospace/defense industry requirements, standards, and compliance (e.g., ISO/AS standards).

• Excellent negotiation skills with ability to drive suppliers to meet cost and delivery targets.

• Strong communication skills—capable of interacting with suppliers, internal teams, and customers during development and approval phases.

• Sound understanding of purchasing processes, supply chain workflows, ERP or procurement systems.

• Analytical mindset and experience in cost-reduction initiatives.

• Ability to follow up and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality of parts for production.

• Preferred/Additional Skills (if applicable)

• Prior exposure to aerospace/defense product sourcing or manufacturing environment.

• Experience working with quality management systems and relevant standards.

• Familiarity with supplier audits, vendor qualification, and compliance documentation.

• Strong project coordination skills—ability to liaise between engineering, quality, supply chain, and vendor teams.