Supply Chain / Strategic Sourcing

Job Description Strategic Sourcing Engineer

Department

Supply Chain / Strategic Sourcing

Reporting Structure

Sourcing & NPD Execution Lead

Experience Range

45 years

Location

Telangana (hub), open to South/Central India-based candidates willing to relocate

Positions Open

1

Role Objective

Own the end-to-end sourcing process supplier identification, RFQ, costing, commercial negotiation, and supplier nomination for the BOM cost-reduction and redesign program, and be the single point of accountability for savings realized.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and shortlist suppliers per commodity (sheet metal, plastics, rubber, casting/forging, EV-specific components) in coordination with NPD and the engaged consultant.Run the RFQ process end-to-end: technical package release, quotation collection, and structured comparison against should-cost/benchmark.Perform should-costing and cost-breakup analysis to identify cost drivers (material, process, tooling) for negotiation leverage.Lead commercial negotiations and close supplier nominations jointly with NPD (technical) and Quality (capability) sign-off.Drive VA/VE and design-to-cost initiatives jointly with Design/NPD engineers.Identify and develop alternate sources and localization opportunities to reduce import dependency and single-source risk.Maintain a commodity cost database and track cost-reduction savings against the target BOM.Support the engaged cost-reduction consultant execute recommendations, absorb knowledge transfer, and continue the process independently.Hand off nominated suppliers cleanly to Purchase for recurring production supply.Technical Requirements

Should-costing, cost-breakup analysis, and basic commodity costing models (material + process + tooling amortization).VA/VE methodology and design-to-cost principles.Working knowledge of cost drivers for sheet metal, plastics injection molding, die casting, and forging.Basic drawing/GD&T reading to sanity-check supplier quotes against tolerance requirements.RFQ management and structured commercial negotiation.Educational Qualifications

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Automobile, Production, or Industrial Engineering. MBA in Operations/Supply Chain is a plus, not mandatory.

Preferred Industry Background

Two-wheeler or passenger-vehicle OEM, or a Tier-1 supplier of sheet metal / plastics / casting components. EV component sourcing experience is a strong plus.

Preferred Manufacturing-Process Knowledge

Sheet-metal stamping, plastics injection molding, die casting; working familiarity with forging and tube-based structures is a plus.

ERP / Software Requirements

SAP MM/Ariba or equivalent sourcing/ERP module; advanced Excel for should-cost modeling; PowerPoint for management reporting.

Behavioral Competencies

Strong negotiation skills with the ability to hold ground on cost while maintaining supplier relationships.Analytical rigor comfortable building a cost model from first principles, not just comparing quotes.Cross-functional influence without formal authority over NPD/Quality.Ownership mindset and comfort operating with ambiguity typical of an early-stage manufacturing startup.High integrity in vendor dealings (commercial negotiations, confidentiality).Key Performance Indicators

BOM cost reduction (/vehicle) achieved against the vehicle target.Number of alternate/localized sources qualified per quarter.RFQ-to-nomination cycle time.Cost savings validated and banked (confirmed in production pricing, not just quoted).Compensation: From 300,000.00 per year

Benefits

Paid sick timeProvident FundApplication Question(s)

Are willing to relocate Are you comfortable working with start up What is Notice period Can you negotiate your Notice period Work Location: In person .