Job Description

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Negotiation Excellence & Supplier Relationship Management

Exhibit strong negotiation acumen to secure favourable commercial terms. Cultivate long-term, trust-based supplier relationships to support strategic partnerships.

Costing & Product Cost Analysis

Develop precise cost estimates using standardized templates and advanced costing methodologies tailored to proprietary engine parts (Plastic & Rubber commodity) Collaborate with internal teams to continuously improve cost structures.

Supplier Scouting & Industry Mapping

Lead comprehensive scouting initiatives to identify and evaluate potential suppliers for critical components. Conduct in-depth industry mapping to benchmark leading players, emerging technologies, and evolving supply trends.

Supplier Selection & Commercial Negotiation

Drive supplier identification and qualification aligned with technical specifications and strategic sourcing goals. Lead end-to-end price negotiations, ensuring commercially viable outcomes within budgetary frameworks and quality expectations.

Cost Optimization & Value Engineering

Identify and implement innovative cost reduction strategies during sourcing and negotiation phases. Deliver measurable savings while safeguarding product integrity, delivery timelines, and compliance standards.

Financial Analysis & Risk Assessment

Analyze supplier financials, including balance sheets and liquidity indicators, to inform negotiation strategy and risk mitigation. Proactively assess supplier viability and exposure to ensure continuity and resilience across the supply chain.

Price Containment & Purchasing Spend Control

Deploy structured price containment mechanisms to manage cost escalations coming from suppliers and ensure alignment with overall purchasing spend targets.

Process Compliance & Ethical Governance

Uphold rigorous adherence to sourcing processes, documentation standards, and high-order ethical conduct across all supplier engagements.

Benchmarking & Market Intelligence

Conduct regular benchmarking of technologies, pricing models, and supplier capabilities to maintain competitive advantage.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Actively engage with cross-functional teams (CFTs), including engineering, quality and logistics, to drive sourcing decisions and project success.

Preferred Industries

Automobile

Farm Sector

Education Qualification

Qualification: BE - Mechanical, Production, Automobile

General Experience

3 - 6 years

Critical Experience

SAP, Advanced Excel, Presentation skill

System Generated Core Skills

Analytical Thinking
Communication Skills
Influencing Skills
Project Planning & Execution
Risk Analysis
Supplier Selection
Pricing
Price Optimization
Supplier Risk Management
Sourcing
Strategic Sourcing
Benchmarking

System Generated Secondary Skills

Negotiation
Project Management
Supplier Management

Job Segment:

Engineer, Engineering