Procurement Lead

Role & responsibilities

• Manage sourcing and procurement of electro-mechanical components such as sheet metal, castings, machined parts, plastics, enclosures, fabricated items, PCBs, and electronic components.
• Develop sourcing strategies focused on cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity.
• Drive supplier identification, evaluation, onboarding, and performance improvement.
• Lead localization initiatives and supplier development programs.
• Execute cost reduction projects through negotiations, alternate sourcing, VA/VE, and should-cost analysis.
• Support NPI/NPD projects by ensuring supplier readiness and timely procurement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program Management.
• Ensure supplier compliance with quality, sustainability, and ethical sourcing standards.

Preferred candidate profile

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (MBA preferred).

• 715 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supplier development within electrical, industrial, or manufacturing industries.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, casting, fabrication, plastics, and sheet metal.
• Experience in localization, cost optimization, supplier negotiations, and supplier development.
• Good understanding of SAP/ERP systems, cost modeling, engineering drawings, GD&T, PPAP, and APQP.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to drive productivity, cost savings, and supply chain excellence.