Role Summary: The Vendor Development Specialist is responsible for identifying, qualifying, and developing suppliers to meet HOBB’s quality, cost, and delivery goals. This role involves supplier evaluation, onboarding, performance improvement, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with project and business needs. Key Responsibilities: Identify and qualify new vendors through capability assessments and market research. Drive supplier development programs supporting localization, cost reduction, and quality improvement. Collaborate with sourcing, quality, and engineering teams on supplier selection and project execution. Conduct supplier audits, First Article Inspections, and technical reviews. Implement quality plans and resolve supplier issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions. Monitor supplier performance using scorecards and continuous improvement tools. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field. 5+ years in supplier development, quality, or sourcing. Proficiency in Excel and understanding of engineering drawings. Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or supplier quality tools preferred. Strong communication and project management skills. Preferred: Experience with PPAP/APQP, barcode software, CAD tools (SolidWorks/AutoCAD), and Lean Six Sigma certification. HOBB International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month Benefits: Cell phone reimbursement Commuter assistance Flexible schedule Internet reimbursement Leave encashment Paid sick time Ability to commute/relocate: Topsia, Kolkata, West Bengal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: Vendor management: 5 years (Required) Work Location: In person Expected Start Date: 11/08/2025
Role Summary: The Vendor Development Specialist is responsible for identifying, qualifying, and developing suppliers to meet HOBB’s quality, cost, and delivery goals. This role involves supplier evaluation, onboarding, performance improvement, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with project and business needs. Key Responsibilities: Identify and qualify new vendors through capability assessments and market research. Drive supplier development programs supporting localization, cost reduction, and quality improvement. Collaborate with sourcing, quality, and engineering teams on supplier selection and project execution. Conduct supplier audits, First Article Inspections, and technical reviews. Implement quality plans and resolve supplier issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions. Monitor supplier performance using scorecards and continuous improvement tools. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field. 5+ years in supplier development, quality, or sourcing. Proficiency in Excel and understanding of engineering drawings. Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or supplier quality tools preferred. Strong communication and project management skills. Preferred: Experience with PPAP/APQP, barcode software, CAD tools (SolidWorks/AutoCAD), and Lean Six Sigma certification. HOBB International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month Benefits: Cell phone reimbursement Commuter assistance Flexible schedule Internet reimbursement Leave encashment Paid sick time Ability to commute/relocate: Topsia, Kolkata, West Bengal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: Vendor management: 5 years (Required) Work Location: In person Expected Start Date: 11/08/2025
HOBB International associate Anaya Steel, LLC (USA) is involved in Steel industry mainly work with companies in Middle East and North Africa market. Our customers are based in various Industries: *** Steel Plants *** Smelters *** Mining companies We closely work with our manufacturing partner out of Vietnam with Japanese roots – Daiwa Lance International. We are the worldwide market leader in lancing products with over 70 countries. Our US office handles customers in North and South America. We are looking for self-starter/motivated individual to help continue and build the growth in Middle East market and some in India. Products: Please visit our website www.anayasteel.com to learn more. *** Calorized lance pipe, MS lance and Ceramic lance pipe *** Thermic lance pipe *** High heat resistance pipes *** Holders and accessories About the Job Looking to add and train relevant person with lots of growth opportunities to our team. Responsibilities : ** Support and maintain relationship with existing Steel plants in UAE, Oman, Qater, Algeria ** Identifies and pursue potential client ** Leads the development of the product with new customers ** Pursues, builds and maintains strong relationships in the industry to generate and enhance business opportunities **Stays in periodic contact with new, existing and past clients to uncover opportunities ** Travel 3-4 times in a year to the middle East ** Work closely with our vendor in India and Vietnam ** Attend meetings with US, Vietnam time Desired Skills & Experience ** 5 years + years of experience in customer service/sales in Steel industry. ** Position will be based in Kolkata (Theater road) ** Possess business and industry contacts ** Knowledge and experience with Word and Excel. Comfortable in technology as we are very heavy on cloud based softwares, CRM and so on. ** Communication -- excellent oral and written skills ** Goal oriented -- able to set goals and achieve them ** Organizational ability -- able to plan, prioritize, organize and monitor activities and projects. Able to work well in a group environment and foster a team approach Remuneration and Contacts: ** Our pay package is competitive. We offer base pay + commission on sales based on number of year experience. Anaya Steel will be the employer for this role. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: ₹70,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month Benefits: Cell phone reimbursement Commuter assistance Flexible schedule Internet reimbursement Leave encashment Paid sick time Application Question(s): Do you have experience in Steel Industry? Do you have a valid passport? Are you willing to travel every month to Middle East Market to develop clients ? Experience: Business development: 5 years (Required) Work Location: In person