Job Description

Key Responsibilities

1.

Supplier Identification & Evaluation

Identify and evaluate potential suppliers for bought-out components based on technical capability, infrastructure, and quality systems. Conduct supplier audits, capability assessments, and technical evaluations. Maintain and update the approved vendor list.
2.

Vendor Development & Qualification

Develop new suppliers for new product development (NPD) and localization projects. Coordinate sampling, PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), and first article approvals. Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and standards.
3.

Cost & Value Engineering

Negotiate and finalize cost structures for bought-out components. Work with vendors to achieve

cost reduction

through VA/VE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) and process optimization. Benchmark prices and identify alternate sourcing options.
4.

Supplier Performance Management

Monitor supplier performance using KPIs: Quality (PPM), Delivery (OTD), and Cost adherence. Address supplier non-conformances and coordinate corrective/preventive actions (CAPA). Support continuous improvement at supplier sites using Lean and Six Sigma tools.
5.

Cross-Functional Coordination

Liaise with Design, Quality, Purchase, and Production teams for smooth supplier onboarding and part approval. Support NPD teams in prototype and pre-production builds. Work closely with Quality Assurance for supplier audits and capability validation. Maintain supplier documentation: audit reports, PPAP documents, process flow charts, PFMEA, and control plans.
6.

Documentation & Compliance

Maintain supplier documentation: audit reports, PPAP documents, process flow charts, PFMEA, and control plans. Ensure supplier compliance with ISO/TS/IATF standards, EHS, and statutory requirements.
7.

Strategic Sourcing & Localization

Support

localization initiatives

to reduce import dependence and lead times. Develop alternate suppliers to mitigate risks and improve supply chain resilience.
Ensure supplier compliance with ISO/TS/IATF standards, EHS, and statutory requirements.

Requirement:-

Min 6-8 years of experience in Vendor Development, Sourcing for Bought out parts

Industry:

Automotive, engineering goods, capital equipment, or manufacturing sector. BE//B Tech Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person