Job Description

Strategic Sourcing Engineer, Savli, Vadodara (India)
Department: Logistics / Supply Chain / Distribution / Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: India
Reporting To: Alpesh Raj
Description
The Strategic Sourcing Engineer is responsible for aligning engineering and procurement functions to source cost-effective, technically compliant, and high-quality materials and components. This role serves as a critical bridge between design, manufacturing, and the supplier ecosystem to ensure supply chain excellence, innovation, and value engineering.
Key Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical Sourcing & Cost Analysis

• Understand engineering drawings, technical specifications, and BOMs to identify sourcing opportunities.
• Analyze should-cost models and cost drivers for machined parts, castings, windings, fasteners, and motor assemblies.
• Evaluate alternate materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to optimize cost and performance.

Supplier Development & Qualification

• Identify, assess, and onboard new suppliers based on technical capability, quality systems, capacity, and lead times.
• Collaborate with suppliers on DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and VA/VE initiatives.
• Conduct supplier audits and ensure compliance with engineering and quality standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with R&D, design, and production teams on NPD/NPI projects to ensure sourcing alignment from early stages.
• Support localization and indigenization of imported components in line with business strategy.
• Resolve technical and quality-related supplier issues during production and prototyping phases.

Strategic Sourcing Initiatives

• Develop long-term category strategies for key commodities like copper, stainless steel, castings, bearings, cables, etc.
• Track commodity price fluctuations and recommend sourcing changes to mitigate risk.
• Work with global and domestic vendors to ensure competitive sourcing across geographies.

Contracting & Negotiations

• Participate in techno-commercial discussions and contract finalization with vendors.
• Support legal and procurement teams in drafting vendor agreements and quality clauses.
• Ensure confidentiality of Intellectual Properties such as designs, technical drawings, specifications, processes, and proprietary technologies and technical documentation management during sourcing.

Submersible Pump Industry Knowledge (Preferably) : Having an understanding of submersible pumps and motor components, including castings, Stainless Steel, copper, winding wires, stamping, Fasteners, Bearings, Pump & Motor Casing, machining parts, Seals, plastic parts (seals and gaskets).
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Skills and Abilities.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (2D/3D CAD, GD&T)
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes: machining, casting, stamping, molding, winding, etc.
• Proficient in ERP (SAP / Oracle) and MS Office tools
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, and quality systems

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3-7 years of experience in engineering-driven sourcing, ideally in electromechanical equipment, pumps, or automotive components
• Strong experience in supplier development, cost engineering, and project sourcing

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