Jr.Executive - Vendor Development

Role Objective

daily, on-ground follow-up with suppliers

Key Responsibilities

• Visit assigned

  suppliers daily to monitor progress

  of machining, fabrication, and assembly activities.
• Track and report

  work-in-progress (WIP)

  against planned delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with supplier shop-floor teams to identify bottlenecks and escalate issues.
• Submit

  daily status reports

  on component readiness, delays, or quality concerns.
• Ensure vendors adhere to agreed timelines for prototypes and production batches.
• Support vendor audits and quality inspections in coordination with QA teams.
• Assist in logistics coordination for urgent parts movement.
• Maintain strong communication between suppliers and the Vendor Development Manager.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma in Mechanical / Production Engineering

  OR

  ITI (Machinist, Tool & Die, Fitter, Turner).
• 13 years of experience in

  machine shop operations / supplier coordination

  (freshers with strong practical exposure may also apply).
• Basic knowledge of

  CNC/VMC machining, fabrication, and manufacturing processes.

• Ability to read engineering drawings (basic level).
• Two-wheeler license

  MUST

  (for supplier visits).

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong vendor coordination and communication skills.
• Discipline in reporting daily updates and maintaining logs.
• Practical understanding of shop-floor processes.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to escalate issues proactively.
• Willingness to travel within industrial areas daily.

Work Environment

• On-field role with daily visits to vendor facilities in and around

  Chennai/Tamil Nadu & Bangalore

  .
• Reports consolidated daily progress to

  Manager – Vendor Development

  .

on-time procurement and supplier readiness

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