Strategic Sourcing Manager - Proprietary Parts

Job Work Location : Ahmedabad

Strategic Sourcing Mechanical Proprietary Parts

mechanical proprietary parts

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement

  category strategies

  for proprietary mechanical parts in line with business and product requirements.
• Conduct

  supplier scouting, evaluation, and development

  for critical components such as suspension, transmission, brakes, clutches, axles, and related aggregates.
• Lead

  cost benchmarking, VA/VE initiatives, should-cost analysis, and TCO optimization

  to achieve cost savings and value creation.
• Drive

  RFQ/RFP processes

  , technical/commercial negotiations, contract finalization, and supplier onboarding.
• Collaborate with

  Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program Management

  teams during new product development (NPD) to ensure supplier readiness.
• Monitor supplier performance on

  QCDDM parameters (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Development, Management)

  .
• Ensure risk management and

  dual sourcing strategies

  to mitigate supply disruptions.
• Work on

  localization and indigenization initiatives

  to reduce import dependency.
• Stay updated on

  market trends, raw material price fluctuations, and regulatory changes

  impacting automotive components.
• Drive

  sustainability and ESG compliance

  in the supplier base.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of

  mechanical aggregates

  suspension, braking systems, driveline, clutch, transmission components.
• Proficiency in

  strategic sourcing methodologies

  , cost breakdowns, and supplier negotiations.
• Knowledge of

  manufacturing processes

  (forging, casting, machining, stamping, heat treatment, etc.).
• Experience in

  supplier quality systems

  (TS16949 / IATF 16949 standards).
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  
• Analytical mindset with expertise in

  cost engineering and VA/VE

  .
• Familiarity with ERP tools (SAP/Oracle/Ariba etc.).

  Role & responsibilities

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