Senior Manager Purchase & Vendor Development (Manufacturing)

We have urgent hiring for Vendor Development Senior Manager to oversee and enhance our supplier base. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and developing reliable vendors to ensure cost-effective and high-quality procurement in alignment with project and production timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• The candidate will be responsible for identifying and developing new suppliers for first-time product manufacturing in India through foreign OEMs, in alignment with the 'Make in India' initiative.
• Candidate will responsible for support localization and indigenization of imported parts.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new vendors based on capability, capacity, quality, and cost parameters.
• Develop strategic vendor partnerships and long-term supplier relationships to ensure supply continuity and innovation.
• Monitor vendor performance and ensure adherence to contractual obligations, delivery timelines, and quality standards.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing structures, and payment terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings.
• Work closely with R&D, Production, Quality, and Design teams for technical assessments and trial productions.
• Conduct vendor audits, site visits, and capability assessments to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Maintain a vendor database and continuously evaluate the supplier base for improvement and risk mitigation.
• Resolve vendor-related issues, including delays, quality concerns, or non-conformance.
• Develop and implement vendor rating systems and performance KPIs.

Key Requirements:

• 12+ years of experience in vendor development, sourcing, or procurement, preferably in a manufacturing or engineering setup.
• Strong understanding of technical drawings, manufacturing processes, and quality standards.
• Proven experience in vendor evaluation, negotiation, and development.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, ERP/SAP systems, and vendor management tools.

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Interested candidates please share their updated resume on kamal.malkani@threedis.com or WhatsApp /Contact 8860637778 for more details.