Manager- Sourcing & Supplier Development

Position: Manager – Sourcing & Supplier Development

Department: Sourcing & Supplier Development

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and guide the Sourcing & Supplier Development team in achieving departmental and organizational objectives.
• Develop and implement short-term and long-term cost-effective sourcing and supply chain strategies aligned with business goals.
• Identify and develop new suppliers for precision-machined components; evaluate supplier capabilities, quality systems, and production capacity.
• Conduct cost analysis, benchmarking, and identify cost-saving opportunities through alternate sourcing, process improvements, and vendor consolidation.
• Handle sourcing of engineering components, engineering controls, and electrical drives for large-size machines.
• Manage procurement of imported and locally bought-out parts such as hydraulics, mechanical, electronics, and electrical.
• Oversee supplier development, vendor negotiations, and warranty claims management with back-to-back warranty arrangements.
• Ensure uninterrupted supply of materials and services at optimum cost, quality, and timelines for machine and mold production.
• Provide expertise and advisory support for vendor development for new and existing projects.
• Build and maintain strong buyer-seller and stakeholder relationships.
• Review departmental SOPs, systems, and procedures regularly; identify bottlenecks and suggest process improvements to meet customer requirements consistently.

Candidate Profile

• Qualification: Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering.
• Experience:
• 18–25 years of core supply chain management experience.
• Minimum 10+ years heading complete Sourcing & Supplier Development function.
• Strong background in tool room or machine-building industry.
• Age: 42–45 years.
• Preferred: Experience in capital equipment or project-based procurement, including Mother Machines selection, negotiation, and purchase.

Interested Candidate Can Share Their Updated Resume on jeena.sunil@evokehr.com