- Location
- Pattanur, TN,IN, IN
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Senior
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Source
- Eightfold
Description
## What you’ll do:
We are seeking a experienced sourcing specialist for key industrial commodities including mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics commodities (Sheetmetal fabrication, Machining, Forging, Casting, Transformers, Panels, electronics). The ideal candidate will have 3 to 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing and proven leadership in managing teams, driving supplier performance, and delivering cost efficiencies.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Sourcing:
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities.
- Lead supplier identification, evaluation, and qualification processes.
- Negotiate contracts and pricing to achieve optimal value and risk mitigation.
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to align sourcing with technical requirements.
- Support new product development and localization initiatives.
Supplier & Process Management:
- Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions.
- Conduct market intelligence and benchmarking.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
- Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes and supplier capabilities.
## Qualifications:
1\. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management,
2\. 3 to 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement.
## Skills:
1\. Proven expertise in sourcing: sheet metal.
2\. Strong negotiation, analytical, and supplier management skills.
3\. Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and sourcing tools.
4\. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.