Procurement Supplier Development Manager

As a Supplier Development Manager at Harts, your role involves developing, qualifying, and establishing a reliable supplier base in India for all engineering components. You will lead the Request for Quotation (RFQ) process to ensure timely, competitive, and winnable quotations. Additionally, you will design and implement robust purchase and costing processes for engineering components. Key Responsibilities: - Identify, evaluate, and qualify potential suppliers across India, with a focus on engineering components. - Establish and maintain a list of preferred suppliers to ensure quality, cost competitiveness, and reliable delivery. - Lead end-to-end RFQ (Request for Quotation) processes for engineering & non-engineering components. - Ensure all quotes are received on time, competitive, and commercially viable to support business objectives. - Maintain documentation and evaluation records of all RFQs and supplier proposals. - Design, implement, and standardize the procurement process for Harts. - Develop and introduce costing sheets for all engineering components to ensure cost transparency and control. - Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of purchasing activities with project and business requirements. Required Qualifications & Skills: - Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. - Minimum 15-20 years of experience in procurement, supplier development, or supply chain management. - Direct brought-out procurement experience with a strong track record in supplier identification, negotiation, costing, and cost management. - Hands-on expertise in casting, forging, fabrication, injection molding, rubber components, and precision machining components. - Ability to develop supplier capability according to diverse customer requirements. - Strong knowledge of RFQ processes, costing methodologies, and end-to-end procurement cycles. - Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills. - Experience with logistics operations including 3PL, DHL, sea & air freight, vessel/container booking, transportation costs, and route planning. - Strong understanding of manufacturing clusters across India for sourcing based on customer-specific standards. - Ability to work independently, troubleshoot issues, coordinate cross-functionally, and take full ownership of responsibilities. - Openness to learning new technologies, staying updated with industry trends, and adapting to evolving customer and organizational needs. - High level of self-discipline, initiative, and accountability. - Work timing: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM IST. Please note that the scope of work and responsibilities may be modified from time to time as agreed between the Company and the Contractor. This position may involve travel for supplier visits and audits, as required.,